I use ink quite often in my paintings, as for any particular make or brand, I don't have a preference. I have used Daler & Rowney, Windsor & Newton, WH Smiths own, it all depends where I'm shopping and what is on offer at the time. I'm a great believer that you should buy the best you can afford but I also like a bargain. Good quality drawing inks are light fast and fade resistant so I tend to use el cheapo for sketches and experiments and save the expensive inks for a 'proper' piece of art work.
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| Buddha in Ink |
This sketch was done by drawing with candle wax then brushing over with Parker Quink Ink using a large brush. This was done on A2 paper (approx 23.5 x 16.5inches).
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| Toadstools in Ink |
This small ink drawing was done using Windsor & Newton Ink on 5 x 8 inch 140 lb paper.
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| Tree on a Hill |
This is one of a pair of Ink drawings I done a while back, this was done using very wet paper, ink, salt and bleach. I previously posted about this HERE
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This week I was asked to do a pen drawing of a couple of initials, I drew these using a fade resistant, waterproof gel pen. The pen is more precise and gives me more control over the lines and is very easy to use. To finish them off I will be putting them in a mount and frames.
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I really enjoyed doing these so plan to do more and possibly put them in my Folksy shop. What do you think?
Well that's my 'I is for.....' post completed, if you want to see my previous alphabet posts then click on the 'Alphabet' link in the right hand bar.
This post is linked to 1st Unique Gifts blog I hope you can pop along especially as it's Wendy's 52nd week of hosting Handmade Mondays linky party.
Jan X
Wow Jan thèse are fantastic, love the mushrooms picture, so impressive
ReplyDeleteJan you are so clever! I really like the toadstool picture, and the Buddha is very effective!
ReplyDeleteOo, such beautiful work. I love the toadstools and the tree picture is very atmospheric!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful work Jan, really stunning. All of your work is so lovely - the letters in particular are great. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteThese are really really fabulous, I like the toadstools especially. Have a great week. x
ReplyDeleteLove the toadstools, but I can see the letters being popular too!
ReplyDeleteThose letters are really original and your toadstool picture is great.
ReplyDeleteKim xx
Your drawings are so intricate and beautiful! I think the initials would do really well as people love to buy personalised things.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
I love the letters they look like the illuminated letters that I could never do but always aspired to when I was doing calligraphy classes. They look stunning, I can see them using blues, green and red inks and illuminated with gold leaf... just yummy :)
ReplyDeleteI love your toadstools, they look great. Buddha has a lovely effect too.
ReplyDeleteGood work Jan x
Great work Jan, sure the initials will do great in your shop.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed that. I am going to start a class again for watercolour, it has been so long since I did any that I feel I need a bit of help. Love your candle wax pic. Very clever and effective.
ReplyDeleteThose are so good, I especially love the toadstools and also the trees, would love to know how you did that one. I would love to live my next life as a painter. Not that I think I get another one, but you know what I mean. If I got a do over I would be a painter.
ReplyDeleteJan your initials are really great. I would love to be able to do that. Mich :)
ReplyDeleteThose initials are brilliant and I really like your toadstools. Nice art work.
ReplyDeleteStunning!I love the Buddha drawn in wax-sooo effective!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I love the toadstools but i bet the Buddah in Ink was fun to do...there is something about the idea of drawing in wax and then painting over in ink to reveal the image that really appeals to me! I think I remember doing a technique similar to this at school though far more basic of course! Jo
ReplyDeleteLovely work Jan - those toadstools are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI have done quite a bit of ink drawing 'back in the day' but don't think I would have the patience now!
Love those initials too.
Ali x
Your work is lovely, you've got me following you to x
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of ink and still mulling over how to use it with my kids group. I like the thought of using wax and ink together - good combo! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! I can imagine the initials being really popular for weddings. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
ReplyDeleteHello Jan
ReplyDeleteI just popped by to award you 'The Liebster Award' - see my blog for further details
Best wishes
Jill