This little darling reminds me so much of his daddy! Tonight, pen and ink are my medium on this handmade cotton paper. I'm using one of my favorite pens, loaded with cosmic black, which is wonderful to manipulate with pen or brush. A little water moves the ink, I just need to be careful. Ink is permanent, so there can be no false marks. If I'm in doubt, I lay down very light marks until I'm sure of my footing. This is only my second ink portrait, so in exploring with the marks, perhaps a little looser on this one. I'm thinking of dropping some lines completely. There's something to be said for drawing only what is important. I'll keep playing until I find my way! Painting number 1836 in 1836 days.
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