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[flummoxed]

 

A quick study of Luke Fildes' "Houseless and Hungry", a depiction based on Dickens' work. 'twas good practice using Sheaffer Skrip Brown in a FC Masuyama Needlepoint in Fosfor Islander. Next step is a lithograph style study. The paper wasn't the best choice for this style.

 

Posted on my Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BDvqq5qEs0C/

[Pterodactylus]

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This is really good, keep it coming.

[Darkbulb]

That such an amazing drawing @flummoxed

 

Here is..uh...something less amazing

 

The pen I used today as sketched in my hobonichi on today's date.

http://i66.tinypic.com/24zk83l.jpg

[flummoxed]

Thanks Pterodactylus and Darkbulb

 

Time has been the biggest problem for me :-(

[Darkbulb]

Parker 25

Trying out a new razor - Rocnel 25

 

http://i64.tinypic.com/21jrmzr.jpg

[Pira]

B is for Basilisk by Pira Urosevic, on Flickr

 

A Basilisk drawn with a vintage dip nib with Platinum Carbon Black ink on Stillman&Birn Zeta paper

 

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Darkbulb ~ nice Rocnel 25 ~ good to see you are keeping at that journal

 

flummoxed ~ like that study a lot. I think browns are always an excellent choice for sketching. Why wasn't that paper a good choice for your sketching? (always curious as I also use a fine (EF actually) tip nib for both drawing and writing)

Edited April 5, 2016 by Pira

[flummoxed]

@Pira: Thanks, I've become a huge fan of the browns for all forms of quick sketches and studies! the EF nib and the paper combination was problematic. I think it would have worked well with brushes or even with charcoal. The paper would constantly get stuck in the nib irrespective of the pressure.

[stringsandpedals]

I recently, (about a year ago) started painting, and this was my 3rd painting ever. I thought it might be appropriate to be posting it here.

 

http://36.media.tumblr.com/5d2f40c31fb25a1e126251ded03eb89e/tumblr_nn4hm9GX9o1r6y85zo5_1280.jpg

[Pira]

@Pira: Thanks, I've become a huge fan of the browns for all forms of quick sketches and studies! the EF nib and the paper combination was problematic. I think it would have worked well with brushes or even with charcoal. The paper would constantly get stuck in the nib irrespective of the pressure.

 

Ahhh the age old problem. I finally found my paper of choice for drawing with the nibs I like to use for that exact reason.... and become quite twitchy when my stock starts to run low. That and how it handles the issues of feathering and bleedthrough ...neither of which I find acceptable. Drawing with needle point nibs means we are literally digging in to the paper and end up with fiber buildup. Well appointed desks used to have nib wipes on them to deal with this...currently I have a piece of chamois on my desk...but that still doesn't help when you have a mismatch between the pen and paper. :/

 

stringsandpetals ~ nice subject for your still life

[flummoxed]

 

Ahhh the age old problem. I finally found my paper of choice for drawing with the nibs I like to use for that exact reason.... and become quite twitchy when my stock starts to run low. That and how it handles the issues of feathering and bleedthrough ...neither of which I find acceptable. Drawing with needle point nibs means we are literally digging in to the paper and end up with fiber buildup. Well appointed desks used to have nib wipes on them to deal with this...currently I have a piece of chamois on my desk...but that still doesn't help when you have a mismatch between the pen and paper. :/

 

stringsandpetals ~ nice subject for your still life

 

 

Yep, I also have a feeling I might have ruined the nib with this piece and another one, the needlepoint seems to have almost become an EF/F now :-(. I guess I must switch to disposable dip nibs for future work.

[Darkbulb]

I'm still terrible at drawing but I do like it...so I do it

Shaved with this this morning:

http://i64.tinypic.com/vet3jr.jpg

which in real life looked like this:

http://i63.tinypic.com/2f0eis9.jpg

[Tas]

 

which in real life looked like this:

 

 

I'm really enjoying your work.

I feel a book of some kind is in order . . .

[haruka337]

This is a very humbling thread as I am not very good at drawing

 

I LIKE it though...so I do it.

 

My mini-project to get me sketching with the few pens that I have now is to try to do a one-minute-sketch of the razor that I used that day to shave with

 

Here are some recent samples:

 

Wilkinson T70:

http://i63.tinypic.com/a9w7p.jpg

 

 

King Cobra:

http://i68.tinypic.com/34i30p2.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2l8ywar.jpg

 

Ever-Ready Lather catcher:

http://i67.tinypic.com/25871o5.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/157ghsh.jpg

Ah! I've always been jealous of men's shaving equipment--so gorgeous and refined.

[the_gasman]

 

I'm still terrible at drawing but I do like it...so I do it

 

Shaved with this this morning:

http://i64.tinypic.com/vet3jr.jpg

 

which in real life looked like this:

http://i63.tinypic.com/2f0eis9.jpg

That's really good. I like the wash effect and the shading. I am particularly fond of the reflection of the window panes on the handle of the shaving brush: lovely effect. Nicely done.

 

Cheers,

David.

[fountainpagan]

 

A quick study of Luke Fildes' "Houseless and Hungry", a depiction based on Dickens' work. 'twas good practice using Sheaffer Skrip Brown in a FC Masuyama Needlepoint in Fosfor Islander. Next step is a lithograph style study. The paper wasn't the best choice for this style.

 

Posted on my Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BDvqq5qEs0C/

 

I love the atmosphere that comes out of all your drawings, flummoxed. And once again... fantastic.

 

Thank you.

 

I just ordered Sheaffer Skip brown. Your drawing, and the nuances, convince me I was right for doing so. Beautiful ink, too.

[flummoxed]

 

I love the atmosphere that comes out of all your drawings, flummoxed. And once again... fantastic.

 

Thank you.

 

I just ordered Sheaffer Skip brown. Your drawing, and the nuances, convince me I was right for doing so. Beautiful ink, too.

 

Wow, that is very generous of you fountainpagain!

[fountainpagan]

Just sincere, flummoxed.

 

I still remember every detail of your Srinagar sketch. Loved it!

[flummoxed]

Just sincere, flummoxed.

 

I still remember every detail of your Srinagar sketch. Loved it!

 

Humbled, thanks! I did love the place and would love to go spend more time in such a beautiful place.

[stringsandpedals]

http://36.media.tumblr.com/de5a520584d4a2e550e404da1480546d/tumblr_o5r675eUtq1r6y85zo1_1280.jpg

Tonight's doodle because Domhnall Gleeson keeps popping up in all my favourite movies.

Used a Waterman Forum and Diamine Amber, as well as a waterbrush.

[flummoxed]

Another quick sketch using Namisu Nova All Black and Sheaffer Skrip Brown. The nib was remarkably good when drawing reverse to reduce width (The black nib is only sold in medium by Namisu).

 

I had absolutely no problem using a fountain pen in a plane by the way.

 

 

Cross-posted on my Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/p/BElWunVkswj/