Inktober 2019 Days 7 and 8 – Contemplation in Black and White

Regardless of the media I choose to express my art works, 9 out of every 10 pieces I create wind up being detailed, and as precise as my eyes can make them. That’s always been a factor of the way I draw. As a result, each art work I create takes longer to produce than… Continue reading Inktober 2019 Days 7 and 8 – Contemplation in Black and White

Inktober 2019 Day 6 – Floral Pen & Ink Art Journal Page

Today’s black & white floral artwork design:     Art Supplies: Tsukineko Walnut ink, Pigma Micron pens 05, 08 black, Elegant Writer calligraphy marker on kraft journal paper    

Inktober 2019 Day 5 – Another Floral Tangle-Inspired (Mostly) Black and White Line Drawing

I was tempted to add color to this floral zentangle-inspired black & white line drawing but since it’s Inktober, I decided to use black or sepia inks to produce my line art this month.       Art Supplies: Tsukineko Walnut ink, Elegant Writer Calligraphy pen, Pigma Micron 05, 08 Black, Derwent Line Maker 03… Continue reading Inktober 2019 Day 5 – Another Floral Tangle-Inspired (Mostly) Black and White Line Drawing

Inktober 2019 Day 4 – Floral Tangle-Inspired Line Art

One of the things I like about tangle art is that it allows you to get ‘lost in the moment.’ Sometimes I start with a concept in mind but not with this drawing, and the way it turned out was both surprising and satisfying. Originally I thought I’d use both black and sepia ink pens… Continue reading Inktober 2019 Day 4 – Floral Tangle-Inspired Line Art

May 2019 Art Challenge: How to Draw Tangle-Inspired Florals in Colored Pencil and Marker

Because May is such a colorful, floral-inspired month, I’ve decided to draw more of my tangle-inspired floral designs. Below I share parts of my process. Perhaps some of my tips and techniques will inspire you to experiment within your own artistic practice. If this is the type of project that appeals to you, please subscribe… Continue reading May 2019 Art Challenge: How to Draw Tangle-Inspired Florals in Colored Pencil and Marker