After a very busy Easter gathering with much family, the house has settled down and I am on cleaning duty! As I sift through the chores, my mind wanders to my daily painting. What better thing to record than the remnants of the day? So, I leave the empty wine bottle and a few of the glasses on the table, and grab my brand new handmade journal from India! It's buffalo hide cover is thin, supple and buttery. The 100% cotton rag paper has wonderful texture, is velvety and thinner than my other handmade journals. Will it support the use of water? I gingerly sketch with my Pilot Varsity fountain pen, careful not to leave the nib on the surface too long. I'm a little fearful of bleeding through. As I take my water brushpen lightly over the lines, the ink works it's magic. It does not bleed through nor damage the paper. In my carefulness, I leave it lighter.......I like it!! Should I use this fancy journal for my upcoming sketch event? Hmmmm....I think I might.....! Painting number 1558 in 1558 days :)
Perfect as always!
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