It's been a while and all I have to show is some sketchbook experimentation/exploration. I was intrigued by some of my test strips where I color test watercolors. Then, while waiting for other watercolors to dry, I casually outline those color blobs with ink. Here are a couple, for example.
I liked the look of them and wondered what would happen if I tried this deliberately. So I sketched a scene with lots of bits and colors and went in with grey ink outlines when the paint dried. Nothing special.... just playing.
Honestly, I think this looks better with fewer details and larger surfaces of color. I don't know that I'll do this technique again, but I had to try it once!
I like this surrounding the blob with ink a lot. Adds another dimension to piece, fun to look at. Do you just paint it in the usual way and then come in with the ink, or are you planning with the thought of the ink to come?
ReplyDeleteI just paint it the usual way and then come in with the ink later—almost like mindlessly doodling, rather than having anything specific in mind.
DeleteWhen u say ink do u mean fountain pen?
ReplyDeleteYes, exactly. So some of the inks are different colors and/or thicknesses, depending on the pen I pick up.
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