The City of Fountains is a constant source for drawing and painting. As the years go by, I find new ways to express their beauty in paint, or ink, or whatever media catches my eye. The last couple of days I have been exploring them with my favorite fountain pen in one of my favorite khadi papers. Once I lay down the line work, I find the values with my waterbrush pen, careful to save the whites. I'm finding it a little more challenging than the India ink pen, where hatching is king. But I really like the depth I can achieve with a little water. In the darkest areas, I am adding another layer, gradating as I go.
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| ink on paper, 8x8 purchase here |
