Sunday, January 10, 2016

Wesson in Ink

Wesson in Ink
Pen and ink on paper, 5x5.5
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Inspired by an artist friend of mine, Lyn Phariss, I started a pen and ink journal on the first of this month.  I have wanted to do this many times, I have even kept one sporadically.  Every time I find a beautiful journal, I buy it - with dreams of drawings floating in my head.  So, choosing one of my favorites, with shimmering pinecones, flowers and branches on the cover - I began.  I plan to use pen and ink (a black, superfine pitt pen in this case) for each of the drawings in this journal.  I want to grow in my ink work, and I've not done very much of it until now.  Graphite has always been my drawing tool of choice, so this will be a great way to expand my horizons!  Pen and ink work is like handwriting, each person has their own, unique style.  I am not taking the clinical approach, using specific methods for making the marks.  Instead, I am looking at my subject, and letting my hand race across the surface, leaving marks in a fresh, loose manner.  There is no right or wrong - simply the tool, the mark and the paper.  This piece is the 1104th in 1104 days, and Day 11 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge.

13 comments:

  1. Fantastic, have fun in the new journal. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Beautifully rendered. Love your kitty - I could take her home with me. hugs, Donna

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  3. nice expression captured

    Happy PPF

    much love...

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  4. Very nice drawing. She looks adorable.
    Happy PPF ♥

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  5. You are off to a good start. This is darling, the angle of the head, the expression, just perfect. Happy PPF

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  6. Love it and can't wait to see more!

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  7. Wow you are so incredibly talented!! Amazing what you can do!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  8. Your pen and ink cat is wonderful!
    What a great journal this is going to be.
    oxo

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  9. Love the cat--nice loose pen stokes. I admire your consistency--I need to copy you a bit. xo

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