dip pen drawings
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| Mildred Adams Fenton, science writer, dip pen drawing |
I continue to feed my love of paper. I came across a box of vintage 20 .lb weight typing paper the other day. It has a wonderful, slightly rough finish and is a soft white. The sheets are crisp and make a lovely sound when flipping through the drawings. I bought the nearly full ream for $2.50 and came home to draw on it with my dip pen.
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| Hazel K. Stiebeling, Nutritionist |
Smithsonian's photographs of women science writers gave me the needed inspiration to draw portraits. I drew 10 drawings of which two worked out. Although, the paper becomes somewhat warped depending on how much water is added to the paints, I like the feel and look of it. It mimics the texture of a long lost document.
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One of my favorite things to see in a drawing is that quick pencil sketch underneath everything, just love that line! I especially like the shape of your nose in the first portrait.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell your having fun...;)
wonderful portraits!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed looking at both your portraits and reading about your love of paper.
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Wonderful sketches ~ love the both!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to explore more with paper myself. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteLove your portraits!
ReplyDeletehow wonderful that you found old paper that inspires you.
ReplyDeletei loved paper too, especially if it supports the sort of art i put on it.
cool sketches
These are fantastic and love your idea for working on vintage paper. You think of things I myself never think could be used during creativity. Brilliant! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are very nice! I like them a lot!
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