The relatively recent range of Visconti Van Gogh inks allegedly pay homage to the Dutch artist’s great passion for colour and are inspired by some of his more well known paintings. Each ink colour is […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: ink swatches
Troublemaker shading, Sheen and shimmer swatch tests
Troublemaker Inks are a small artisan ink studio based in the Philippines. Their current range consists of 27 fountain pen inks spanning four categories of ink: Standard, Shading, Shimmer and Sheen. This is my second post, […]
Troublemaker standard Inks swatch tests
Based in Cebu, a province of the Philippines, Troublemaker Inks are a small artisan ink studio. Their current range consists of 27 fountain pen inks spanning four categories of ink: Standard, Shading, Shimmer and Sheen. […]
My top 12 inks of 2020 and project review
And a Happy New Year to everyone! 2020 was a difficult year on so many levels. But, if there is a plus side to all of this, it would appear that during the lay offs […]
Diamine Hybrid Ink Exclusive!
Yes! This could be the first Diamine hybrid ink to be made available for general release. And it’s thanks to Bernardo Gomes of Fountain Pens UK that this opportunity has come about. Following on from […]
Herbin 350th Anniversary Gift Set
As part of their 350th Anniversary, Herbin have released a miniature 5 bottle ink gift set featuring the original vintage labels. Herbin started producing ink in 1670, making ink for King Louis XIV, the Sun […]
J Herbin 350th Anniversary Ink – Vert Atlantide
350 years of trading is commendable for any company. But let’s be honest, what Herbin inks may lack in dramatic chromo behaviours, they certainly blaze a trail in other areas. Over the last couple of […]
My top 12 inks of 2019 – The Year Purple!
Although for some, 2019 has been a frustrating year – and Seitz Kreuznach picked up on that with their Diamine Bloody Brexit exclusive – for us Ink Geeks, it’s been absolutely ‘bloody’ fantastic! For those […]
Painting with Troublemaker Inks
I have just returned from 2 weeks cycling in the French Alps and when not on the bike enjoying the scenery, I had the opportunity to test out the new Troublemaker inks sent to me. […]
Troublemaker Inks
Based in Cebu, a province of the Philippines, Troublemaker Inks are a small ink studio producing some very exciting products. They have recently sent me their four newest colours which are very pleasing indeed… The […]
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