A sketchbook Challenge - Part 2: Dip Pen + Ink

[@OkieSketcher1949]

Using my dad’s old dip pens. He probably bought them in the late 1949’s right after he got home from the war. The shafts and the nibs are a bit rusty and stained with dried India ink, but everything works just fine. I’m going back to old works done with a fountain pen and filling in more precise details and better shading.Everything is looking good.

[@KoosjeKoene]

That is some great use of heritage!!

[@astridKol]

Thank You for the inspiration Koosje ❤

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thank you for watching!

[@KittyGinaMeow]

Lisbon is my birth city ❤❤❤ Enjoy for me I miss Portugal … hugs lots lots ❤❤❤

[@KoosjeKoene]

I love Lisbon

[@annipetratos9401]

Just popped back to see last week's sketch. Love them both. Thanks for showing us the fun you have as you sketch. Look forward to next week

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thanks for watching!

[@albertine2169]

Love lines .... so I LOVE your drawing 🌟

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ednalama4244]

Thank you Koosje!!! Great demo, and great suggestion! 😊❤😊

[@KoosjeKoene]

Glad you like it!

[@iness.p.7741]

Nice vídeo, nice tips!

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thanks!

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

Grabbed my supplies and started a quick sketch before your video had even finished! I'm out of pomegranates cuz ate 'em all but do have an apple..

[@KoosjeKoene]

Wonderful!

[@katsmith8263]

Are you going to participate in inktober????? I would love to watch it!

[@KoosjeKoene]

I’m not participating. Are you?

[@katsmith8263]

@@KoosjeKoene I want to

[@KoosjeKoene]

@@katsmith8263go for it! Even if you don’t make a drawing every day, it’ll be fun and also a regular practice.

[@janisscilley43]

Love this idea, Koosje!

[@KoosjeKoene]

Glad you like it!

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I wish I had my parents dip pens right now. I used to pick them up and wonder what I could do with them. They wrote letters with them during the 1940s. I know Mom used these at school. I use a Rapiograph pen with waterproof ink from my high school years. 47 years ago. It is amazing what you can do with ink. I love your sketch today. Thank you.😊

[@KoosjeKoene]

Ink is such a wonderful art material!

[@jezza_wut]

♥♥♥♥

[@KoosjeKoene]

🙃

[@ChantelleArts]

I should really do more still lifes ☺☺

[@KoosjeKoene]

There are no shoulds when it comes to making art!

[@caro1591]

This is fab. Does the painting in the background have a Louise Fletcher influence?

[@KoosjeKoene]

I do love Louise Fletchers art. But influences are Adele sypestyn and Larissa Eremeeva, amongst others

[@michalnanny1098]

Last week, I picked a subject that was too simple... now I'm stuck with it... Nevertheless, I got a cute little sketch this week as well... Thanks!

[@KoosjeKoene]

It’s totally fine to change your mind / subject. This should be fun!

[@mia2art]

This is amazing! ✨ The dip pen and ink technique really brings the sketches to life. Such a fun challenge! Can't wait to see more creative masterpieces in the next part! 🎨🖋

[@KoosjeKoene]

Glad you liked it!!

[@katsmith8263]

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