The JC Nichol's fountain is one of my favorite Kansas City icons to render. Each time, I try to approach the fountain in a different way, looking for the drama. This fountain is certainly fill of the drama! With rearing horses, creatures underfoot and riders fully involved - there is no shortage of drama! I am using my fancy new glass dip pen - and the inking is effortless. I dip the glass nib in halfway, and the ink flows smoothly down the glass spiral as I draw. It holds an amazing amount of ink, and I can complete the drawing in 3 dips. Next comes a little water, and this particular black ink does not flow as readily as the others I have tried. This paper is also a little more resistant, so I have to work a little harder. Totally worth the effort - this is a magical place. Painting number 1774 in 1774 days.
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