FPN's PEN ART GALLERY

[Andrew_L]

Always welcome, Donn!

[Andrew_L]

Deer in fern near the forest

 

(Aurora Optima Riflessi custom, Montblanc Mystery Black, Double A(A4))

 

http://lenskiy.org/2020/06/ground-m-to-zoom-modern-aurora-optima-riflessi/

[donnweinberg]

Another great drawing. You've got some very nice pens also.

[Andrew_L]

Thanks Donn and Ye-e-e-e-e-e-s! I really very liked my Riflessi, but I used it a little because of the wide and wet line (F), only signeds sometimes rarely. A year ago, I ground this nib from M to F, I thought it would be enough. However, now I got a thin nib that allows me to draw. Now I will use this pen more often. Of course, my Pilot Capless VP gives an even thinner line, but this zoom nib makes it more comfortable to fill some places on sketches.

Edited June 25, 2020 by Andrew_L

[Andrew_L]

Hello everybody!
This sketch as part of exclusive present - "Portrait of woman".

 

(Pilot Capless VP, Platinum Carbon Black, Double A(A4), Canson Montval Watercolor A4, PC)

 

Detailed: http://lenskiy.org/2020/06/portrait-of-woman-for-exclusive-present/

 

[Andrew_L]

Hi to everybody!

My new experiment on installed regularly JoWo nib to Conklin pen with grinding to Crisp Italic.

 

(Conklin "Mark Twain" Stealth DeLuxe Carbon w|custom JoWo Crisp italic F, Pelikan Edelstein Topaz, Double A(A4))

 

Additional info: http://lenskiy.org/2020/06/change-to-custom-jowo-nib-in-modern-conklin-mark-twain-crescent-filler/

[donnweinberg]

Wow, Andrew, that's terrific, and I really like the ink color.

[Astronymus]

The last two by me for a while now. Made these shortly before I lost coordination of my right hand a few weeks ago due to an inflammation at my brain stem. It's better now, I can write again with a pen - so one can read it. But it's not good enough for sketching straight lines. We'll see.

 

The smear on the lower one is when I already began lose sense of touch. I didn't notice my finger was brushing against the paper in the wet ink. Wasn't able to fill them with color. Though, this isn't a must.

 

 

P.S.: It's J.Herbin Poussière de Lune.

Edited June 28, 2020 by Astron

[donnweinberg]

Get well soon, Astron.

[Astronymus]

Thanks. It's better than four weeks ago now. Still lacking a lot of sense, but coordination improved. Baby steps.

 

Meanwhile I will enjoy all of your the others artistic excesses.

Edited June 29, 2020 by Astron

[Andrew_L]

to Astron: It's sad to hear that. Get well soon!

 

“The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive.”

 

(Pilot Caples VP w|custom nib and Platinum Carbon Black; J.B. Mallat #22 EF dip nib with Dr. Ph. Martins Bombay Black India ink; some brushes with Parker Quink Black, water, bleach; sponge with Parker Quink Black; Dip nib #12 with Pebeo drawing gum. Paper is watercolor Canson Montval 185gsm)

 

 

More: http://lenskiy.org/2020/07/rain-man-inquarelle/

 

[Astronymus]

The rain effect running down the umbrella looks really nice.

 

to Astron: It's sad to hear that. Get well soon!

Thanks. I'm trying as hard as I can.

[christof]

 

 

[Andrew_L]

Hi Christof! How it feel with new capless from Platinum? What are the feelings compared to the Pilot VP? From inet photo it seems to me too thick and light.

 

My last purchase, test and review - "Oh, Venice, the city of lovers.."

 

(Leonardo Officina Italiana - Momento Zero, Diamine Pumpkin, Double A(A4))

 

Detailed: http://lenskiy.org/2020/07/leonardo-officina-italiana-momento-zero-horn/

[christof]

Hi Andrew

It's not that bad but not as good as the VP. Thicker, yes and lighter also (what is a good thing). But the steel nib isn't comparable to the VP's gold nibs, unfortunately.

C.

 

PS: nice sketches!

[donnweinberg]

Nice sketches from both of you, Andrew and Christof.

[Andrew_L]

Thanks Christof, thanks Donn!

My new review and test:) - "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."

 

(Esterbrook Estie Cobalt, vtg. Waterman's JIF Permanent Black, Double A(A4))

 

Review: http://lenskiy.org/2020/07/modern-esterbrook-estie-cobalt/

[Andrew_L]

“I always tried to write a story in such a manner that I wouldn't mind buying it myself.” - Carl Barks

 

After some forced break, I continue to use this wonderful tool -

 

(Esterbrook Estie Cobalt, Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi, Double A(A4))

 

Detailed: http://lenskiy.org/2020/07/modern-esterbrook-estie-cobalt/

 

[christof]

very cool!

[Andrew_L]

Thanks Christof!

 

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." - JFK

(Esterbrook Estie Cobalt, Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi, Double A(A4))

 

Description and more pictures there: http://lenskiy.org/2020/07/modern-esterbrook-estie-cobalt/