The Ha Ha Tonka ruins are majestic as they sit high on the bluffs, above a winding spring. I start first with my TWSBI mini, filled with Caran D'ache Cosmic Black ink. I most often use black when sketching a scene. It wasn't long before my pen ran dry - oh why didn't I check it? It is a demonstrator pen and I can clearly see the ink, if if only pay attention! So, I move to another favorite, the TWSBI Eco filled with a fancy J. Herbin Caroube de Chypre ink. My favorite part of this ink is the tiny gold flecks! I use a little watercolor to tint and a little water to move my ink - which is a little new for me. I almost always use India ink when using watercolor because it can be tricky to control the ink on a wet surface. But, I'm growing more adept at the media, and like the depth I can achieve here. Cool pens, cool ink, cool paper - how can one go wrong? Painting number 1901 in 1901 days.
