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I was so happy, that forgot to choose the size when sent email, I think I'll be happy with F, but anything is fine. :-)

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Just saw the cover. Very nice. Fountain pen plus watercolor? What ink did you use?

 

I used Platinum Carbon Black ink and the ink drawings were colored using Pan Pastels, regular pastels and colored pencils!

I like using pastels as colors can be lightened or even changed after a lot of erasing BUT the pan pastels must be very high pigment as they were not as forgiving. I would not use then again for published work. Sometimes an editor/art director will want a color lightened so it will print better--the pan pastel really stained the paper in some spreads where I tried to lighten the color--regular Rembrant pastels are easier to change.

 

 

Over 200 entries--good luck everyone!!

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A handmade pen? Does it have flex nibs? Ah well, flex nib or not, this is a jewel of a prize! :D I have sent in my entry and now I simply have my fingers crossed. :)

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stevlight Antique

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A handmade pen? Does it have flex nibs? Ah well, flex nib or not, this is a jewel of a prize! I have sent in my entry and now I simply have my fingers crossed.

 

 

No just a beautiful steel Edison nib BUT you can always get Brian to make you a flex and send it to you --for a fee of course--that is not included in the prize!! One of my favorite flex nibs is from Brian.

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Just sent an email to sign up for the giveaway. Thank you for making this offer.

 

Interested in checking out your book. I like children's books... they are just about my speed.

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I'm in too! Very generous and cool idea, thanks!

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Just saw the cover. Very nice. Fountain pen plus watercolor? What ink did you use?

 

I used Platinum Carbon Black ink and the ink drawings were colored using Pan Pastels, regular pastels and colored pencils!

I like using pastels as colors can be lightened or even changed after a lot of erasing BUT the pan pastels must be very high pigment as they were not as forgiving. I would not use then again for published work. Sometimes an editor/art director will want a color lightened so it will print better--the pan pastel really stained the paper in some spreads where I tried to lighten the color--regular Rembrant pastels are easier to change.

 

 

Over 200 entries--good luck everyone!!

 

Do they scan the artwork for printing? They can do the lightening on Photoshop.

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Email Sent.

 

What a cool giveaway idea. Fun for the whole family! My 2 year old daughter would love reading the book, my wife the artist would love the illustrations, and I will enjoy the pen!

 

Thanks,

 

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"None of us can have as many virtues as the fountain pen, or half its cussedness; but we can try." - Mark Twain

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Just heard about this drawing over at Inkophile's Blog. Sent an email and have crossed my fingers -- makes it hard to type.

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TheRynMedina NOS (New Old Stock)

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Count me in! This pen is absolutely gorgeous and you are so so generous! I will send an e-mail to sign-up, right now!!! :DDDDD

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I'm in! Pen and book both look fantastic. Many thanks for the generous offer, and I hope your book is a huge success! :thumbup:

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