Another sheen exclusive for the German market by Diamine Inks. A rich rust red Communication Breakdown bleeds out bright reds when blended with water and a green metallic sheen is in evidence. When dry, the […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: Abstract calligraphy
Ink Sample Vial and Ink Swatch Card Storage Systems
As mentioned, collecting fountain pen inks can be an expensive pastime, particularly if you want to swatch test complete ranges. So, using sample vials of fountain pen ink, whether purchased from suppliers, swapped with other […]
Jacques Herbin 1798 – Kyanite du Nepal
Adam Whittaker from Exaclair has very kindly sent me a sample of the new silver shimmer ink from Jacques Herbin to test – Kyanite du Nepal – a continuation of the 1798 range (for the Cornaline […]
Creative Swatch Carding for Ink Geeks and Inkophiles
I thought I’d post this as I have just swatch tested 98 Sailor fountain pen inks from the new Ink Studio range. Using the standard swab technique, the colours look okay, sheening in evidence etc […]
ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE!
I’m delighted to announce that at long last, Fountain Pen Ink Art – The Basics – is now available online from Udemy. With a large international audience unable to realistically attend workshops in the UK, this is […]
Diamine Smoke on the Water and Purple Rain
Diamine Smoke on the Water and Purple Rain. Another extreme sheen German exclusive. Deep rich coloured inks with fabulous blue green and purple chromatography and gorgeous deep metallic pink and yellow gold sheens. Next […]
Diamine Exclusive – Ortloff
Another extreme sheen exclusive for the German market by Diamine Inks. A rich crimson red Ortloff bleeds out pinky purples and yellowish reds when blended with water. When dry, the concentrated areas dry a metallic […]
My top 12 inks 2018
Another year into the project and another multitude of fountain pen inks swatch tested. As per usual, I have selected 12 inks that particularly grabbed my attention so if you haven’t tried some of them, […]
Modern Calligraphy and Ink Swatches
Following on from my participation in Inktober 2018, I was contacted by Ethan Lodics, a gifted composer, artistic director and guitar player living and working in North Carolina, USA. As a self confessed ink geek […]
Merry Christmas
‘Merry Xmas’ created with Cult Pens Diamine Maureen and Robert using an Automatic pen on Seaview Cartridge paper.
