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 […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Videos
Painting with Nick Stewart’s 4 colour ink mix set
This a quick flyby video using my 4 colour fountain pen ink mix set. I chose to paint a cockerel as all the colours of his feathers and crop have to be mixed i.e. none […]
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 […]
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 […]
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