I just got these really cheap Royal and Langnickel metallic brush pens, and it's a shame that you can't see it in these pictures, but the acrylic colors are amazingly nuanced with subtle variations in the metallic sheen. They really look beautiful. I highly recommend these dual tip metallic brush pens by R & L.
I just got these really cheap Royal and Langnickel metallic brush pens, and it's a shame that you can't see it in these pictures, but the acrylic colors are amazingly nuanced with subtle variations in the metallic sheen. They really look beautiful. I highly recommend these dual tip metallic brush pens by R & L.
I just discovered how lovely watercolors work with dip pens. Here's a practice sheet where I'm trying to work out the formula of the consistency for some metallic shimmering cakes. I used a couple different glass pens and what's becoming my favorite nib, the Brause Steno or "The Blue Pumpkin".
Just want to know what inks some of you have had good experiences with your Pilot Parallel pens? Please, list as many as you'd like.
Its phrases like this that make French so cool. Anyway, I did this with Visaquarelle Brush Pens. These pens were recommended by several respected lettering artists, yet, inititally I really didn't like them. Slowly they have grown on me, and now I think they are great, especially for big bold letters.
More modern brush script on black wrapping paper. I chose wrapping paper because it is gentle on my delicate brush nibs, and unless you are willing to spend a lot of money on Bristol or other premium cardstock, there aren't many options for black paper to use for practice. Black wrapping paper isn't expensive, and comes in a large 17" wide roll, that gives me ample supply to practice with. It has a couple drawbacks though. First, it is very delicate to work with and comes coiled. So, once I cut it to size, I store it flat for a couple of days to straighten it. Even though I could just tape it down, this just makes it easier. Also, it seems that because of static electricity, every piece of dust, hair and lint is drawn to it, and because of the sheen and everything, it all, very visibly, stands out. I am hoping there is a simple solution to this. As I'm writing, I just realized that I haven't googled that yet. Hmm? The last and biggest drawback though is drying time. Because of the slick surface, mediums just sit on the surface, and take forever to dry. I have already ruined a few projects thinking that I had allowed for enough time for my stuff to dry. All in all it's not bad, I would say pretty good even. It doesn't damage my brush nibs, colors look great on it and with a large roll that I only paid $5 for, I don't have to fret about messing a piece or 2 or whatever up. I glue the finished work that I want to preserve down to thicker stock. I do wonder how those will stand up to time. I'm not putting any expectations on that though.
Not including about 10 notebooks
I've tried doing bubble lettering a couple of times, but I never feel confident about my highlights. Does anyone have some insight that might be helpful?
I've been doing some work on black wrapping paper. My idea was to find a suitable surface that I could use for practice with my acrylic brush pens. I wanted something inexpensive, with a smooth surface, gentle on delicate brush nibs, and something that would show off their bold opaque colors. Black gift wrapping paper checks those boxes, but it is not without its drawbacks. For one, the super slick surface isn't the greatest for holding colors, and because of that colors will often appear more transparent or less bold. Also, the surface is very delicate. I used a soft brush to wipe off some hairs that handed landed on it, and the bristles actually left scratch marks. Overall, it's not bad as a means for practice, but if anyone knows of a better alternative that is economically viable, please let me know.
Trying out some straight nib calligraphy. How did I do? Probably should work on spacing.
Brainstorming embellishments for this project. What more should I do with this?