INK PAINTINGS

Inspired by an email I got this morning, I finished a couple of Indian Ink paintings today! I got an invite ( through email ) to a local ART Exhibit today, and it got me very excited. I honestly do not think I have enough collection of paintings and drawings to qualify tho. Thus I find it peculiar ( in a good way ), how these people found me? 

Anyways, the email made my day. I was in such a good mood to paint! I finished these two paintings, one of Johnny Depp and one of Joker and Batman. I used Vallejo Indian Ink over a canvas board ( for the Batman piece ) and Vallejo Indian Ink over a thick 425gsm watercolor paper for Johnny Depp. 

Painting is always so relaxing! I have yet to decide on joining the ART exhibit, but I might do some ink paintings once in a while. BOTH paintings are now available as LIMITED digital prints here and here ! Do check them out! 

Thanks as always for dropping by! Until next post guys! CIAO!

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Dip Pen and Indian Ink Art

I have been drawing for commissions for a while now, but have recently shifted to using Dip Pen and Indian Inks / Acrylic Artist Inks. Much like any of my other projects, I decided to use Acrylicos Vallejo Inks for all my drawings.

Acrylic Artist Inks dries a bit faster than Indian Inks and I just love my Vallejos in general. I might try the Windsor and Newton Super Black Ink soon, but I am very happy with the flow and the quality of the Vallejo Acrylic Artist Ink ( black, sepia ) I have right now.

I think I found my tool and medium. I love drawing with my Dip Pens! Other than the "old world" charm of using dip pens for drawing, the inks are just so opaque and deep. It is waterproof and permanent and it should never fade in time, unlike other pens ( brush pens ). My ART should stand the test of time so to speak.

Much like any other craft, the challenge of mastering and using dip pens for drawings add to the fun of using them. I love the idea that I am one of only a few artists who uses this tool and medium. Plus, the diversity and the control of the width of the lines that you could produce with one nib, is just so unbelievable.

Looking forward to sharing with you a ton more commissioned and non-commissioned dip pen and indian ink ART soon! Thanks as always for dropping by! Until next update guys! CIAO!

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