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 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

Inktober 2019 Day 3 – Astrology Tangle-Inspired Art

Astrological themed black and white drawing using marker and pens on kraft paper.     Art Supplies: Tsukineko Walnut ink, Elegant Writer calligraphy pen, Pigma Micron 05 Black, Derwent Line Maker 03 Sepia, Sheaffer calligraphy pen, Faber-Castell Gelatos on kraft journal paper      

Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 26 – Hand Lettering in Marker on Watercolor Background

Black & white calligraphy in marker on original watercolor background:     Art Supplies: Tsukineko Walnut ink, Caran d’Ache Neocolor II watersoluble wax crayons, Sheaffer calligraphy pen on white sketchbook paper      

Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 23 – Dancing Two Worlds Into One

There’s a five-volume set of books I purchased a few years ago called Birth Angels Book of Days by Terah Cox. The volumes consist of daily wisdoms from the viewpoints of the 72 angels of the Kaballah, a.k.a. the 72 Names of God. Each volume focuses on a particular topic of relevance to us humans… Continue reading Calligraphy Art Challenge: Day 23 – Dancing Two Worlds Into One