A few years back, while a sessional tutor at the University for the Creative Arts, I thought it would be fun the build a giant calligraphy brush to explore the subject of unpredictability and chance […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: Bleach
Sailor Swatch Tests – Part 01
This is the first part of my Sailor Ink Studio swatch tests. The colours shown range from deep maroon through to deep maroon/purple and blue. What is instantly striking is the dramatic chromatography and heavy […]
Montblanc Swatch Tests – Part 02
This is the second part of my Montblanc swatch testing. Stationery Shop Scotland very kindly sent me some samples of Montblanc ink to swatch test. Incidentally, if you’re just getting into swatch testing and you’re […]
What if JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT had used FOUNTAIN PEN INKS and Bleach?
I have been looking ways of ways of expanding the abstract calligraphy side of my work and came across an exhibition catalogue of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work, so thought I’d try using oil pastel resist with […]
Fiddler on the Roof
When Bob King Creative approached me to help supply the lettering for the latest West End production of Fiddler on the Roof I was over the moon when he mentioned that he’d like to achieve […]
PENBBS Swatch Tests – Part 01
I’ve been aware of this Chinese brand for a while now, but it’s hasn’t been easy getting hold of samples to swatch test. Certainly, I’ve been onto AliExpress and had a look at the volume […]
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 […]
Fountain Pen Ink Art Tutorials on YouTube
Responding to a huge amount of requests for video demos, I have just posted a video onto my YouTube channel – Nick Stewart Ink Art – and am now in the process of starting to […]
Robert Oster – Get.set.GO Review
Many many thanks to Anja Gebler of Papier & Stift who took part in one of my workshops a couple of WEEKS ago. She very kindly gave me some samples of this new Robert Oster […]
Fountain Pen Ink Workshop. Saturday 10th November. Book Now!
3 spaces left. Book Now! And explore this fascinating medium! All materials and refreshments included. Swatch Painting. Modern Calligraphy. Shimmer Inks. Ink and bleach. Ink Art. http://www.nickstewart.ink/events
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