Steffi Kahl of Fountainfeder has very kindly sent me some Organics Studio samples of Henry Thoreau and Nitrogen and requested a Sheen shoot-out challenge with Diamine Skull and Roses and Krishna Moonview. All of these […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: ink and bleach
Stormy Scene with Quink and Bleach
This is for a show later this month featuring a wide range of artists and mediums all attempting to interpret the word ‘SKY’. I’ve used Parker Quink ink, fully utilising its’ chromatography. Highlights created with […]
Seitz Kreuznach Swatch Tested
Seitz Kreuznach are the second to last mass batch of ink samples that I have left in the studio to swatch test. There are apparently 26 ink colours available of which I have 22. They […]
Diamine Skull and Roses
For all you sheen freaks, a Diamine exclusive – only available from Germany. It’s a deep blue that dries 100% sheen. The nearest equivalent that I have come across is Krishna Moonview. Game on! Papers […]
Diamine 150th Anniversary Ink Test Swatches
And here are the most recent eight Diamine 150th Anniversary fountain pen ink colours. These are rich vivid inks with stacks of excellent chromatography, sheening and bleach reaction. If there is one weak link from […]
Pure Pens Ink Swatch Tests
As a member of United Inkdom I was invited to test this new range of inks from Pure Pens. I can assure you that Pure Pens know their stuff and I’d have been very surprised […]
Mabie Todd – Blackbird Ink Swatch Test
What a great choice of colours for a six set from Mabie Todd and lovely themed names too. Have to say, I do recognise the handiwork of one of my favourite ink makers. Just look […]
Some Workshop Pics
I had 10 students for the 2 workshops on Saturday. The workshops consisted of the following format: 1. INTRODUCTION The concept of using fountain pen inks and bleach as an art medium and what can […]
Franklin Christoph Swatch Tests
Franklin Christoph have been producing writing accessories in North Carolina since 2001. Here are 16 swatch tests from their current range: The range is predominantly red, brown, green, blue and black. So if you’re looking […]
Choosing Keeping Old Fashioned Notebook Review
As part of the review team at United Inkdom, I was asked to take a look at a little bundle of 3 old fashioned looking notebooks supplied by Choosing Keeping. They are made by hand […]
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