Yeah, I know what’s coming! Why? Just because! And how did it go? I’ve almost cracked it! Here’s the story: I was looking at some images on Janinesribbles instagram account and loved not only the way […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: calligraphy
Diamines with abstract calligraphy
Background of Diamine inks blended togther on watercolour paper. Abstract calligraphy created with automatic pen. These four ink cards commissioned by Pure Pens Here are the other 3 designs with bleach detailing for the illustrations: The […]
J Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre
J Herbin 1670 – Caroube de Chypre samples very kindly donated by Ross at Pure Pens and Mishka at Bureau Direct
Pilot Iroshizuku and Namiki Inks Test (02)
Continuing on from the previous test, the Iroshizuku range confirms that it is both delicate and sophisticated! These particular inks are maybe slightly thinner in consistency than the previous batch. As before, the inks blend with water, but not […]
de Atramentis Ebony
Just had to share this with you before the day job kicks in again tomorrow. This is de Atramentis Ebony! It bleeds blood red! No photoshop – this is absolutely what happens when washed with water! It literally bleeds! […]
KWZ Inks Test
These wonderful KWZI inks were sent to me by Claudia who I met through the Fountain Pen Network. Claudia, thank you, they’re superb! I have banded them into 3 groups: Reds, Blue/Browns and Galls. As a general comment, these […]
Ink and Bleach Test Art for Sale
In order to raise finances to cover some of my costs I’m selling the test pieces that I create. The test pieces measure 140mm x 140mm which is as big as I can realistically go using […]
Cult Pens Diamine Inks Test
I sourced these Cult Pen Diamines from Vijay at Stationery Shop. He has an amazing collection of inks (circa 700 and counting). He’s based up in Edinburgh and supplies sample vials of ALL his stock at very […]
Blackstone Ink Review 02
Kevin at the JustWrite Pen Company has very kindly sent me 4 more inks to test. So what can they do? Blackstone Black – this is a thicker ink than the Stump. Doesn’t blend that easily with water, washing out in gradations […]
Diamine Salamander – Peace
Diamine Salamander with calligraphy in diluted Quink Black ink on 2001b Bockingford rough watercolour paper. It’s been a very testing week! Wishing you all a peaceful weekend. Nx
FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART 