I've just started experimenting with watercolor. May I ask what paper and weight your using? I've been using canson xl 98 lb, 114 lb and just started my first on 140 lb (300 grams) I soaked and stretched first and am using faber-castell drawing pens over it. The pen nibs on my .005, .01 and .02 Pigma Microns, started grinding down or retreating into the pen. Lots to learn, but $$ spent on art supplies can hold us back, don't ya think :) Anyway, I really enjoy your stuff so far and will follow :)
This paper is Winsor and Newton Water Color Marker Paper. I like it for water color too. The heavier the paper the better.
I don't really like the Pigma Microns they don't seem to last very long. I like to get the technical drawing pen samplers from JetPens.
"samplers from JetPens" great idea! I will also try cheap joes.com next as well. The microns are a bit disappointing, but i'm still getting as much as i can out of what's left of them, even for stipple :)
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lara nelson (@Laragn)
I really like this. Very interesting lines and nice to see how the watercolor pens work :)
mary ann hanlon (@maryann)
@Laragn Thanks! The watercolor markers are interesting and react differently on different types of papers.
lara nelson (@Laragn)
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work!
lara nelson (@Laragn)
I've just started experimenting with watercolor. May I ask what paper and weight your using? I've been using canson xl 98 lb, 114 lb and just started my first on 140 lb (300 grams) I soaked and stretched first and am using faber-castell drawing pens over it. The pen nibs on my .005, .01 and .02 Pigma Microns, started grinding down or retreating into the pen. Lots to learn, but $$ spent on art supplies can hold us back, don't ya think :) Anyway, I really enjoy your stuff so far and will follow :)
mary ann hanlon (@maryann)
This paper is Winsor and Newton Water Color Marker Paper. I like it for water color too. The heavier the paper the better. I don't really like the Pigma Microns they don't seem to last very long. I like to get the technical drawing pen samplers from JetPens.
lara nelson (@Laragn)
"samplers from JetPens" great idea! I will also try cheap joes.com next as well. The microns are a bit disappointing, but i'm still getting as much as i can out of what's left of them, even for stipple :)