FPN's PEN ART GALLERY

[Andrew_L]

(Cross Century II, Pelikan Edelstein Garnet, Double A(A4))

 

Review: http://lenskiy.org/2021/04/modern-cross-century-ii/

[Frank C]

I was thinking that was Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn. I confirmed my suspicion by going to your link. In my opinion, there was no way someone could successfully remake a film that had starred John Wayne; the Coen brothers and Jeff Bridges managed to make a better movie than the original. 

 

Thanks for posting these pen and ink drawings. I really enjoy seeing them. 

[Andrew_L]

Thanks! Yeah, I drew Jeff Bridges - but it doesn't always work out what you want to see .

Cest la vie

[Inkyways]

Amazing !!!

[Andrew_L]

Thanks!

[Andrew_L]

(Y-Studio Brassing pen w|custom Noodlers Flex #2 nib, Pelikan Edelstein Olivine, Double A(A4))

 

Details: http://lenskiy.org/2021/02/noodlers-2-flex-in-modern-ystudio-brasing-portable/

[Andrew_L]

"Summertime is come!" - Italian style:)

 

(Montegrappa Reminiscence Oversize, Montegrappa Black, Double A(A4))

 

Full review: http://lenskiy.org/2021/06/modern-montegrappa-reminiscence-oversize/

[Frank C]

Fabulous. Do you try to match country of origin for the pen, ink, and subject matter? 

[Andrew_L]

11 hours ago, Frank C said:

Do you try to match country of origin for the pen, ink, and subject matter?

 

In this case, 100% yes, of course. I thought that I would be looking theme to test related to Italy, as soon as this pen was in my hands, before work. Usually I try to find a theme for all(any) pens that matches it, and when I can't find the good theme, then I use another plot that likes me.

[Andrew_L]

Continuing the Italian theme ...

 

(Montegrappa Reminiscence Slim, Montblanc Royal Blue, Double A(A4))

 

Full review: http://lenskiy.org/2021/06/modern-montegrappa-reminiscene-slim/

[Andrew_L]

"Heat..." - with regret and pain from the news from Canada.

 

(Pilot Justus, Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black, Double A(A4))

 

Full review: http://lenskiy.org/2021/07/pilot-justus-first-edition/

[Frank C]

Another evocative—and timely—drawing. It's supposed to hit 110ºF=43ºC here in Las Vegas this week, but we're prepared for heat. We already had 116ºF=47ºC this summer. Canada and the Pacific Northwest in the US are not. 

[Andrew_L]

Sketch from photo “If Looks Could Kill” by Jurgen Treue

 

(Montegrappa Fortuna, Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black, Double A(A4))

 

Full review: http://lenskiy.org/2021/07/modern-montegrappa-fortuna/
 

[Frank C]

I just love these pen & ink drawings. The title could be interpreted in so many ways. 

[Andrew_L]

Thanks! I also like to draw by different fp`s, although I have my favorite favorites :). The name was given by the author of the photograph, but he was in the photo location, so he maybe understand the situation better than we (the audience).

[Inkyways]

Beautiful work and that pen  rings me a bell !!!

[Andrew_L]

9 hours ago, Inkyways said:

Beautiful work and

 

Thank you!

 

"It's just better to be yourself than to try to be some version of what you think the other person wants." - MD

 

(Pilot Myu Black Striped, Montblanc Permanent Black, Double A(A4))
 

http://lenskiy.org/2020/04/celebrity-practice/

[Frank C]

15 hours ago, Andrew_L said:

Thanks! I also like to draw by different fp`s, although I have my favorite favorites :). The name was given by the author of the photograph, but he was in the photo location, so he maybe understand the situation better than we (the audience).

What makes a pen one of your favorites? Have you discerned any commonalities?

[Andrew_L]

13 hours ago, Frank C said:

What makes a pen one of your favorites? Have you discerned any commonalities?

80% of my predisposition is a nib - it's a heart(or enginie) of writing tool. On my preferences It should be soft (Myu and Aurora are exceptions:)), better with flex:) and give a stable and predictable line. The remaining 20% I attribute to other factors such as general comfort of grip and external beauty:)

[Frank C]

3 hours ago, Andrew_L said:

80% of my predisposition is a nib - it's a heart(or enginie) of writing tool. On my preferences It should be soft (Myu and Aurora are exceptions:)), better with flex:) and give a stable and predictable line. The remaining 20% I attribute to other factors such as general comfort of grip and external beauty:)

Even though I am not an artist, your criteria parallel my own preferences. A pen has to have a good nib, and it has to fit my hand well. For general writing, I prefer a stiffer nib; if I press hard while writing, it has little impact on the results. When I am trying to write legibly—and somewhat elegantly—I prefer a softer nib. Recently, I've been enjoying my Montblanc 149 Calligraphy. It has a lovely flexible extra fine nib.