Hi Susannah, Great lesson. I've been interested in trying a calligraphy/dip pen, so it was helpful to learn what you use and to see it in action. Also, the little test paper strips is something I never thought of. Sometimes you don't want little test smears all over your drawing! I learn so much just watching!
Peter, I'm so happy this is helpful. I love drawing and writing with a dip pen, so if the community ever wants me to expand on this I am so happy to do so! I cut up old watercolors that can't be reworked and collect off-cuts from other paper projects to use for tests. Especially with watercolor where the layer underneath shows through – too much risk that the visual mix goes wonky! And thank you so much for the feedback – really appreciate it!
Hi Susannah, Great lesson. I've been interested in trying a calligraphy/dip pen, so it was helpful to learn what you use and to see it in action. Also, the little test paper strips is something I never thought of. Sometimes you don't want little test smears all over your drawing! I learn so much just watching!
Peter, I'm so happy this is helpful. I love drawing and writing with a dip pen, so if the community ever wants me to expand on this I am so happy to do so! I cut up old watercolors that can't be reworked and collect off-cuts from other paper projects to use for tests. Especially with watercolor where the layer underneath shows through – too much risk that the visual mix goes wonky! And thank you so much for the feedback – really appreciate it!