amberleadavis Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 So, I posted a PIF for more ghosts.... I'm going to try for a new avatar each day... I'm getting ready to Frame my Napalms. Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison Don't know where to start? Look at the Inky Topics O'day. Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcwaites Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 ... I'm getting ready to Frame my Napalms. This is a quote that really needs context... “Them as can do has to do for them as can’t. And someone has to speak up for them as has no voices.” Granny Aching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimer Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) A few more ghosts (sorry folks, no FP inks, Saturday is Brush Day ): I dont know the story of that drawing... But it seems inspired on a Salvador Dalí painting. Am i right? Btw, well done! Edited October 9, 2014 by Oldtimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Coyote Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Great paintings, keep them coming Black ink? How are you supposed to distinguish the original from a copy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealScubaSteve Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 This is a quote that really needs context... Napalm is the OP and posts a lot of incredible paintings here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleadavis Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 This is a quote that really needs context... I know.... the ways that quote can be misconstrued..... I'm framing the lovely postcards with the Avatar images that Napalm has made for me. Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison Don't know where to start? Look at the Inky Topics O'day. Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealScubaSteve Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 You could always post them to me, frame optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleadavis Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 You could always post them to me, frame optional. Nice try.... I love Napalm's work! Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison Don't know where to start? Look at the Inky Topics O'day. Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napalm Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Monet : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealScubaSteve Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 What kind of paper do you use? I've been using a 98lb sketchbook because it's available, but its really absorbent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealScubaSteve Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) I'd love to take part in your PIF, Amber. Edited October 11, 2014 by TheRealScubaSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napalm Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 What kind of paper do you use? I've been using a 98lb sketchbook because it's available, but its really absorbent. 140lbs watercolor paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleadavis Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I will send you some hard to find papers. Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison Don't know where to start? Look at the Inky Topics O'day. Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealScubaSteve Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Do you have any $1,000 bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonW Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Do you have any $1,000 bills? Nice try. That "Monet inspired" is really good. ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimer Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Naplam: Wow! Tripple Wow! It's a delight to see your renderings, they are lovely. i am sorry if i don't reference th either artists, it is difficult for me in a tiny mini iPad to follow whose works are which. But i am enjoying this ! Edited October 12, 2014 by Oldtimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimer Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) i don't know if this PIF is still running. I tried this with inks (this one) and another one with watercolor pencils which is still drying. i would definitely love to try some papers to do this on a small scale as cards for family. I am hooked! This being the first in some old samples from Blick, which i requested for same project in the future- is not perfect. I am hooked! Parchment paper (this curled up) http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/anangeli/DRAWINGS/Astronaut_zps5a5ba695.jpg Unfortunately the following had already some written words while i tested the paper and i wrote over the washed out letters to cover them. 189 lb wt. (better)http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/anangeli/DRAWINGS/Astronaut3B_zpsa01e960d.jpgParchment Paperhttp://www.zoominto.com/zoomapi/ZoomButt.gif http://www.zoominto.com/zoomapi/ZoomButt.gif http://www.zoominto.com/zoomapi/ZoomButt.gif Edited October 12, 2014 by Oldtimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napalm Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 i would definitely love to try some papers to do this on a small scale as cards for family. For postcards I can recommend the Winsor & Newton Cotman "Water Colour Postcards", they work equally well with watercolors and FP. The other common choice is the Daler Rowney Langton Prestige "Watercolour Postcards", they're 100% cotton and will work nicely with watercolour (producing some softer results) however FP won't work that well with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtimer Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) For postcards I can recommend the Winsor & Newton Cotman "Water Colour Postcards", they work equally well with watercolors and FP. The other common choice is the Daler Rowney Langton Prestige "Watercolour Postcards", they're 100% cotton and will work nicely with watercolour (producing some softer results) however FP won't work that well with them. i tried watercolor pencils because i am not good with watercolor paints. t looks like real fun.Thank You. that seems like the final element for the project. Edited October 12, 2014 by Oldtimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napalm Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Watercolour pencils work equally well. Some tips to get you started quickly with postcards for the family: - Draw the outlines with a HB graphite pencil; be light handed and use an eraser to correct until you get them right- Draw over the pencil lines with a waterproof fine liner; for this size (postcard) a Sakura Pigma Micron 02 or 03 will work great (or your favorite brand in a 0.2-.3mm width)- Erase the pencil marks that were left; a black eraser work best (such as a Staedtler black Rasoplast); the white polymer ones may smudge- Now you're ready to color it - be light on color, you need just to suggest it, don't go overboard with dark heavy applications Have fun! P.S. You can use an (E)F nib FP with Platinum Carbon Black ink instead of the fine liner; and diluted FP inks instead of watercolors. You'll need a brush though, there's no way around it Edited October 12, 2014 by napalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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