The writing under the drawing demonstrates the normal ink color all would see using this Levenger Cobalt Blue in a fountain pen. Once I've sketched my composition, I add a little water - and voila - the true color of this ink comes through! I can remember the days of only drawing with the colored inks, and I found some of them lackluster. But wow, how they come to life when diluted. I've also found that sometimes when I LOVE the written color of an ink, the water added one is just two strong for drawing!! Like a vivid splash of color, pulling all attention away from the subject matter! Most times, I don't even share them, they are just TOO CRAZY! Perhaps, I should sprinkle one in every once in a while, just to shake things up! This Kansas City skyline was drawn from the City Market, looking south, and is painting number 1988 in 1988 days.
