Animal Inks #1

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Jonathan Seagull

Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

Zuka

Here is one of the few examples of using what I believe is Japanese writing (I wrote incorrectly previously that it was Chinese) Where I drew over this writing that is part of the Holbein sketchpad
I like the collage effect it has, adding another dimension and quality (especially since the character of the language are So artistic and beautiful

Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

Why I Remember

Elephant Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

Gorilla warrior

Sepia watercolor

Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. In this case, I am studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

Zuka Double paged

I like this as a kind of diptych, showing the rings of the sketch pad.

Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

Moovie Star

Cow. Bovine. Farm animal. Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

A Matter of Horse

Left this horse one quite simple. Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

Hoss

Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

Belly Cat

Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

Ellie

Love the accidents and play involved in working with the watery mediums. Sometimes I am simply studying something and aiming to render it as faithfully as possible. Other times, the vitality of these sentient beings is better caught with a more dynamic approach.

Second Elephant. Loved sketching in Zoos or at the state fairs. They are all about 7 X 9 inches on Holbein paper. I used various inks such as sumi, Montblanc black which has a lovely purpley hues with occasional rainbow color separations. Sometimes I used watercolor either by squeezing it from the tube or creating an ink of sorts and putting it in a dropper bottle.

04/23/2021