Long Time Pen And Ink Artist Recently Converted To Fountain Pens

[Nigh Means Near]

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for a while now and thought that I should make an account and introduce myself. My name is Bill; I'm a long time pen and ink artist, but only recently made the transition from dip to fountain pen. Certainly one of the best choices I ever made. I'm also a university student working in a visual cognitive neuroscience lab, which involves a lot of writing. Fountain pens have really enriched that aspect of my life as well. One thing I've noticed in the few months that I've been acquiring fountain pens, (and I've acquired a fairly distressing number in that time), is that the pens that are the best for writing are rarely the best for drawing and vice versa.

 

I've been watching many pen reviews on line, (my favourites being from Brian Goulet and sbrebrown [who, as my lovely wife has just informed me posts here]). One thing I've noticed is that most of the reviews I've seen focus on writing with fountain pens, but very few focus on drawing. It's my plan, over the coming months, to film some reviews of my favourite pens from the artists perspective. In case anyone is interested, I thought that I'd post some examples of my work.

 

I've been super impressed with the quality of the posts I've read here. I've learned a lot already, and hopefully I can provide a valuable perspective.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

[Clancy]

Hi Bill. Greetings from northern California and a warm welcome to FPN. It's great to have you here. Those are fabulous drawings you've shared with us; thank you very much.

[Nigh Means Near]

Thank you, Clancy, for taking the time to look.

[Toulouse]

WOW! Very nice work.

[measond]

Very impressive work! Thank you for sharing. You may want to look into the 'Write Stuff' forum. There is a pen and ink gallery and a thread on pen and ink drawings. Welcome to FPN!

[Nigh Means Near]

Thanks Toulouse!

 

That's an excellent tip Measmond I was hoping to find something just like that. I'm going to go check that out right now.

[PAKMAN]

Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!!

[RMN]

Hi Bill, Welcome to FPN

 

Wow, some good stuff you're showing there...

 

You'll be in good company as there are other artists here on the forum..

 

Enjoy

 

D.ick

[85AKbN]

love those fish.

[i4sgeorgiev]

Hello and welcome to FPN.

Realy great drawings.

[Tas]

Gorgeous work!

 

Welcome . . .

[Sasha Royale]

Welcome !

 

Many thank for sharing your art. I look forward to your evaluation of drawing pens.

[Wahl]

[Joe in Seattle]

Wonderful work! Might you share with us what pen you are using, and what nib?

[Nigh Means Near]

I can actually do you one better Joe, I made this Time lapse stop motion video of the image in my avatar actually being drawn. It opens with a list of everything I used.

 

[Joe in Seattle]

Wowzer! Thanks!

[captain nib]

Welcome!

 

Just wanted to add to the compliments on those drawings....quite awesome. Inspires me to think there's life after drawing stick-men.

 

As has been noted, quite a few artists & hopefully you can share the passion.Alas, for me...back to those stick-figures

[Nigh Means Near]

Thanks for the kind words. I have a similar issue with my written penmanship, but it is at least improving with practice.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hi! Welcome to FPN.
I'm really glad you've joined us.

 

Best wishes,
VirtuThe3rd