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
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Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 4 – William Lilly Aphorism #9
Today’s art work is a calligraphic rendering of William Lilly’s Aphorism #9: Ink, pen and watercolor on kraft paper © 2019 Mary Hawkins Art Art Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress Crayons, U.S. Art Supply Super Crayon gel crayons, Tsukineko Walnut Ink, Sheaffer calligraphy pen on Kraft sketchbook paper The background onto which I… Continue reading Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 4 – William Lilly Aphorism #9
Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 3 – Irish Blessing Quote
Olde Gaelic Blessing in Uncial Calligraphy Script: Calligraphy markers on vellum © 2019 Mary Hawkins Art Art Supplies: Zig calligraphy markers on vellum
Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 2 – Inspirational Quote of the Day
Inspirational Quote Edgar Cayce – Marker, colored pencil, water media on paper © 2019 Mary Hawkins Art Art Supplies: Prismacolor Premier Chisel Tip Marker, Prismacolor Premier colored pencils, Tim Holtz Distress Crayons, Faber-Castell Gelatos on kraft sketchbook paper The original artwork is approximately 6″ x 9″ and took about 1½ hours,… Continue reading Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 2 – Inspirational Quote of the Day
Artjournaling 101: Another Fast, Easy Way to Prep Sketchbook Pages
Today I’ll show you my go-to method for prepping sketchbook pages. All you need is a rubber stamp and an ink pad or two. Because the stamped pages dry almost instantly you can prep several pages at a time, a real plus in my book. First, you will need a rubber stamp in the 3″… Continue reading Artjournaling 101: Another Fast, Easy Way to Prep Sketchbook Pages