Art Block Busting Fun! Sketch a Bird in Pen with Me!

I have had so much fun playing with these inexpensive fountain pens! They come with a massive amount of ink inside~!
The pack of 16 I bought is back in stock: amzn.to/47MiFFV
I mentioned them on Instagram the other day and they sold out but I found another seller here: amzn.to/49y1WI5 You get a lot of pens that you can share with friends!
Or you can get a smaller pack here: amzn.to/3uflwso
And other than that you just need a waterbrush or a brush and water!
Let me know if you want me to post the other bird sketching demo.
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[@thefrugalcrafter]

Let me know if you want me to post the tutorial of sketching the page full of birds:)

[@JoyAloha709]

Definitely! Please 🙏

[@sarahhernandez2956]

Yes please do a sketching of the Birds please! 😊 Also could you recommend a good water color sketch book that holds waters well but I could also do colored pencils, alcohol markers and fountain pens Etc… Thanks 😊

[@sweethaven5]

YES PLEASE!! Love birds❤

[@maureenhayes7318]

Yes please suggest a sketchbook!

[@mduncan547]

They are so cute, yes please

[@heatherh78]

Hi Lindsay! I would love to see a tutorial for the other birds. Also, thanks for talking about being a beginner at urban sketching and noting that it’s going to take lots of drawings to get where you want to be (I think you’re fabulous already but I get it!). Art does not come naturally to me, and I feel like my progress is much, much slower than it is for others. Some days I accept that it is what it is, but last night I was having a tough time with it and wondered if I’m just wasting my time (and oh so much money 😂). Hearing those reminders from you was just what I needed today, so thanks for that. ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww, I'm glad it helped! You'll get there!

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

I love watching you sketch; it's so helpful to see how fast it can come together. I get so hung up on the details when I go to sketch. Thanks for helping me work myself out of that. I say yes post the other birds.

[@cherylbirchard9482]

It's getting harder to find something new in regards to art materials on KZbin with creative ways to use these materials. I enjoyed your video and would like to see more of the birds you've created!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I totally agree!

[@penniecormier8770]

I especially appreciate when you show how to use a limited amount of colors, like a small set of pens or watercolor pencils, anything.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@Gypsisoul1111]

This was fun, I used water soluble pencils. I made a mess with my black fountain pen but I just kept on going and fixed it up. I am happy with it. I am learning so this is so helpful. And the fact I kept going instead of giving up really helps.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome job!

[@junepatterson7928]

Yes for the crippled bird video, but could you do a ink face sketch or two? Thanks for all you do.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Great suggestion!

[@user-bl2dl9nr6f]

i got the 40 pack it was a way better price to get the large set ,thank you ,i really would love the whole page of birds ,love to you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good choice!

[@WimVeen]

I'm really impressed by the quality of those colorful fountain pens. This is gonna be one of my favorite vids. Thanks Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you like them!

[@averymorgan1369]

Yes would love to see the other birds, thanks for the inspo!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You got it!

[@jimflack9462]

Yes to the bird tutorial. I recognized the kingfisher! That's how far I've gotten in my watercolor class! I have it drawn and the background done. Then I've gotten busy making my Christmas cards. I plan to work on my class this winter when the snow is blowing and it's too cold to be out. Loved the fountain pens. But, no more art supplies until my Christmas shopping is completed.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sounds great!

[@tisaloewen7051]

did you just invent watercolor fountain pen painting? haha because I've never seen this done this way before!! This might be your urban sketch niche....

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Ohh, maybe!

[@laracraft82]

I love what you can do with the pens and I do love using fountain pens in general. Gorgeous work ❤😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

This was very inspirational! More please!♥️♥️

[@bethcrane5780]

Super fun sketchy morning with you Lindsay. Love the birdy sketch and would be happy to see the other piece as well. I'm with you on the accordion style sketchbooks, but I have seen one used pretty effectively for sketching on vacation/on a trip. I ordered the pens for myself and as gifts so it will be fun to try them out.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sounds great!

[@pattibull6772]

I really enjoy watching you work and hearing that even experienced artists need ongoing practice. Thanks for sharing...would love to see more birds! 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! Will do!

[@GrandmaMuggy]

Yes, love to watch anything you do! Thanks for this!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lindabourne8327]

Yes, please post the full page of birds tutorial. Your casual and informative manner of sharing your thoughts is like being with a good friend. Your ideas are always helpful to me artistically. Thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

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[@marypanich9880]

Yes, I would love to see the bird tutorial. I am an avid fountain pen enthusiast, and really hadn’t thought about using all different colors for drawing! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Will do!

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

I remember that sketchbook and the struggle you had to create and you had your bad and good pancakes discussion. I actually liked both paintings you created.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@sambabird7]

Even while “lazing” around on the sofa, you created all of that art!😊👍🏼

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vikibanaszak4881]

I definitely want to see the other birds. This is so pretty.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Coming soon!

[@starr-starr]

Yes, please post what you have with the birds. I learned this technique from Lynn Baur a couple of years ago and I really enjoy it. I like using Platinum Preppy pens for this - they have excellent nibs for an inexpensive pens, and they can be used with cartridges, which I refill, even with waterproof pigment inks. The Preppy pen has not ever dried out on me, even with pigment inks. Also Tip: this works with gel pens too- they wash out also. Good use for those who dont know what to do with those 120 sets of gel pens they got…. Just let them dry completely between layers, as Lindsay mentions.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good to know!

[@berolinastrassmann]

Oh, great tip on Preppy Pens and pigment inks. Thank you! I have often wondered, as so far Pigment inks have been a nightmare to clean in pens when it dries out. Preppy pens, are always a good choice. Thanks again!

[@starr-starr]

@@berolinastrassmann Yes, so far they have been fantastic, I have 2 that have not dried out in over a year with pigment inks!

[@berolinastrassmann]

@@starr-starr Thanks so much. I am giving it a go. I use Rohrer & Klinger Sketch & Ink waterproof inks (Sepia) so, fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[@ZeeCeeCreations]

Ohhhh… I really want these! Would love to see the other birds! Thanks, Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

More to come!

[@edithburnett5432]

Really enjoyed this one! Would love to see the other birds too. Thanks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

More to come!

[@sondrabrown442]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

So glad!

[@marytesta3003]

I would love to see the bird sketches. It's so cute.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Will do!

[@Obsidian_Iris_]

Lindsey, please don’t be embarrassed about having a lot of art supplies. You have a unique trifecta that is valuable to art vendors/manufacturers and consumers: a sizable database of knowledge about a variety of art/craft materials, techniques, and their manufacturers (artist); a solid understanding of how they are made and how they work (scientist); AND you know how to explain it all so that others understand it (teacher). Vendors send you supplies for review because they know you understand, know how to use, and how to explain the supplies, and will be fair in your assessment. Finally, they know you have a large following who trust your knowledge and Integrity and trust that this will result in sales for them. The art supplies you get are simply a part of the process. I know you know this, I just want you to know _we_ know this too. Vendors aren’t being altruistic; you save us money and aggravation, which results in sales for them (I already bought a few things from this year’s gift guide - _for myself.)_ I will also buy some of these pens today (I’ve been looking for a good specific type of fountain pen to buy for weeks. I’m still looking but this multicolored set will be a nice addition.)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awww, thank you!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

A bird tutorial would be great! Thanks Lindsay.😉🤗

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Coming soon!

[@barbarachambers1618]

Yes, I’d love to see the video of the other birds!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Coming soon!

[@louisapdjones]

I would ❤ to see the full page of birds. I need to do more sketching and this can be interesting and inspiring

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Coming soon!

[@marytesta3003]

I got Platinum preppy pens. They are so much fun and can get ink cartridges for them. I love your birds❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice!

[@berolinastrassmann]

Yes indeed, Preppy pens (and their big sister Preppy Prefounte) are my favourite cheap pens. They have lasted years and still work so well!

[@anniehartley8851]

Strange how people do not know this, then again depends on the ink. I used to use Windsor and Newton inks which needed distilled water..lovely colours and lovely texture. Yes limited palette, is a good thing, but sometimes you need a yellow.❤❤❤ love what you did. I also use felt tip pens, they can make good art work, you don't need fancy expensive stuff. Carioca is good, all their stuff I know is for kids, but hey! It is good. Durable, iconic, and a blst from my past. I always used Carren dash pencils, I still have them, and we got them in the 70' s.Also I have my great aunt's pastels, and they are about 100 years old. I don't use them, they are a treasure, and irreplaceable.

[@lynnf5316]

Love it. Please post the other birds.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Will do!

[@thebuzzybeehivestudios]

This reminds me of the sketches I seen in John Muir Law's book... I got that for my wife, for her Birthday... She loves it so much. she's been wanting to start sketching a plein air journal. I want to start painting one. However this has NOT been our year for that... Mosquitoes, broken wrist, 100 other excuses that caused us to should all over ourselves... Next year could be our come back year!!! I'm still going to work on my painting and skating!!! The cast comes off just before Xmas... I'll start painting for therapy, with you, Lacey Walker, Cinnamon Cooney, Michellethepainter and Kristy Rice as my coaches!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Heal up quickly! Love John Muir Laws!

[@penniecormier8770]

Love to see your tutorial of the page full of birds!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Coming soon!

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Yes to the tutorial!!! And great video. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You got it!

[@theresapalmer7892]

I have these pens and did a small sketch with you too. These were fun to play with.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome!

[@mariaalejandracardozo3879]

It's always so much fun to discover a watersoluble art supply, great sket hes, loved the coloured pens sketches, those really surprised me. More sketches of birds please 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much 😀

[@andreaizumoto9180]

Sketched along with the fountain pens I have that were just next to me. Something fun I did recently was mix my red and teal fountain pen inks I already have to make a purple! Using what I already have in new fun ways. 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Cool! I wonder if the colors split if you add water to your lines.

[@gardendreamer9117]

I saw your other drawings using those pens & after watching this one too I decided to buy the large set. I’m going to gift 1/3 each to my hubby & 1/3 to my sis in law. Just ordered an inexpensive pen case for them too & will pick up a sketchbook as well….this will be such a fun Christmas gift! (Of course, I’ll get to play with them myself too before Christmas…so win win!!) 😂😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@cynthia0dlin797]

Yes, sketches please’

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

I have these pens in my cart. Thank you for sharing your playtime with them. I found empty ones & lots of different inks for them. I'm learning which inks are safe for refilling fountain pens. Some waterproof inks clog your pens. These pens are definitely an adorable option to using inks for paintings. The ink sets are quite costly. Even just 5 or 6 bottle sets. These are a great way to get started before leaping into the more expensive ink sets like PH Martins, Daler Rowney FW, etc.

[@louisegrinham2315]

Yes please Lindsay, the Birdy page sketch would be great. Thanks 😊x

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Coming soon!

[@ChantelleArts]

this is so stunning ❤❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@StopListenThink]

Fun 🎉❤ love you - great ideas thanks for your inspiration. Looking forward to trying this out

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay! Thank you!

[@loracharis6814]

How did I miss this video? This is where my hobbies collide. Art and fountain pens. I am terrible with ink sketching, whether permanent or soluble ink. But it’s fun. This video will give me some more ideas. Be careful @thefrugalcrafter, you don’t want to fall down the fountain pen rabbit hole. 😂

[@christineosmond9024]

The platinum preppy fountain pens come in several colors and have refill cartridges in many colors including yellow and brown. Not sure about water solubility.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good to know!

[@marytesta3003]

Platinum preppy fountain pens are water soluable but I use Platinum carbon ink for my sketch then the colors like watercolor.

[@berolinastrassmann]

Indeed, regular ink for Platinum Preppy pens is water soluble. Platinum Carbon ink is waterproof -and the cartridges fit the Preppy pens too.

[@sonyaoart]

Would love to see the other birds. Did you get different line widths with these? I love using my fountain pen with a water brush, it just has plain old Parker Quink in it and I love how it washes out. Sometimes another colour would be useful though, so I might see how much they are here

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can get a little variation

[@thebuzzybeehivestudios]

This set looks like an awesome travel option for my WN Calligraphy and drawing inks. And like you said, after the ink runs out, I could see about just filling them with the WN ink!!! If they should clog up, I'll just turn them into travel dip pens, since they have caps! My current dip pens are so inconvenient for travel!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Great idea!

[@robynnjasper3843]

I am fond of robins. --Robynn

[@128titanic]

Hi Lindsay. Thank you for your video. Welcome.🎉.❤.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@berolinastrassmann]

🦜🦚🐤🦆🕊️🐧🐦🦉🐦‍⬛ Yes to the birds video! Thanks for bringing fountain pens into the mix. I have been a 🖋️ user for decades but haven't really thought of them for sketching like that. I use waterproof ink for ink & wash urban sketches, though (have some ink recommendations if you want 😊) But this, my dear, opens up a whole new game. I have more ink bottles than I can use in a lifetime so I will probably use good cheap 🖋️ with the inks I have (Platinum Preppy or Jinhao Shark pens check them out). BTW, ⛔ do not use liquid watercolours in good pens, as they might dry inside and congest the pen. Test them that on a Preppy / 🦈 Jinhao Shark before potentially ruining a good quality pen. Loved this little bird! Thanks, I am always happy to listen to you while you sketch and paint.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good to know!

[@paulalister80]

Lovely painting, yes please on a page of birds lol know I’m thinking of Hitchcocks birds eekk. Great look at these pens lovely bright colours very interesting.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ms_chigger]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks so much.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@heidicook2395]

This was wonderful! I look forward to seeing the whole page of birds. Actually, it's encouraging to me when you do go quiet because you're focused on drawing. I don't feel as bad when I need to focus all my attention on my art. I have a question. I'm legally blind and need at least the bullet tip Sharpies to have any hope of seeing what I draw. I usually just start painting. Would it look really bad if my sketches were in extra bold Sharpies?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Not at all! Go for it with the sharpies:)

[@gardendreamer9117]

Yes, I’d love to see the sketch of the other birds. Also, what paper do you suggest using with these pens?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Watercolor, mixed media or Bristol paper

[@gardendreamer9117]

Thank you.😊

[@candaceainslie980]

Just love your videos Lindsay… ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

So glad!

[@terrilyon6825]

I'm currently doing the Sketchbook Skool's drawing a day monthly challenge and decided that id do it entirely using a multicolour biro pen i bought which has 6 colours only. Its weirdly liberating

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice!

[@ChiseledDiamond]

I, personally, would reccomend getting a non disposable fountain pen, a platinum preppy for example and a platinum piston filler!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Those look very good too!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay, I think you should post any and all of your sketching work! I do not know if I would ever buy a set that did not have a yellow! I do have several fountain pens and I enjoy Noodler's Year of the Golden Pig Yellow Ink! and since I love greens and sketching out and about you just gotta have a yellow so I can change my greens and blues to a wider variety of greens! I am interested in knowing if these pens can be refilled with more or a different ink! I suppose that is a video if it is or is not possible! Thanks again Lindsay a wonderful video.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll try when I use one up!

[@lettiesgroi592]

Would love to see the other birds.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Will do!

[@maureenhayes7318]

Please do another video showing all the birds! I hope the ones I ordered are as good as the ones you have here, I used the link you provided after the originals sold out. How much were they originally? I think your Architectural sketching is amazing, so remember that there are those of us who wish we could be as good as you. You are comparing yourself to others like we do to you! Don’t be so hard on yourself, and we will try not to either 🤪

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The 16 pack was $8.99 when I bought them

[@maureenhayes7318]

@@thefrugalcrafter can you point me to where you can purchase the marker sketchbook you showed at the end of video about the new markers from Cheap Joe’s? Not the Ohuhu one, the one that the cover said was Sketchmarker? I have searched and cannot locate it anywhere. Thanks!

[@janetsjewellery]

Yes please :-)

[@valorimendrala1912]

I’d really like to see the sketching!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Will do!

[@JanetBuol]

Hey Lindsay, I love this little guy, and watching you make him come to life. I can't find the link to the reference photo?? I'm sure I'm missing it on here somewhere. It really helps me to have that so I can zoom in alot. My vision is going south and I need that. Thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It should be linked at the end of the supply list.

[@JanetBuol]

I've looked all over for the supply list, but all I can find is the fountain pens? I'm so sorry, I feel like I'm missing alot of things these days. @@thefrugalcrafter

[@FannaTurano]

I bought the pens, looking forward to something new! You mentioned a setting that will increase the amount of time I can see my phone's screen. What was setting and where did you find it? Thanks, Lindsay! This should be fun! :) Fanna

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Click the settings gear, then display then screen yimout and select the time you want your screen to stay on.

[@sarahhernandez2956]

Hi Lindsay.. Love the video as always! I was wondering if you could recommend to me a good mixed media sketch book that holds water well, alcohol markers, colored pencils etc… I have the Ohuhu sketchbook in my Amazon cart but was waiting to here about your recommendation first! 😅Thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Bristol probably going to be your best bet amzn.to/40CACEo

[@sarahhernandez2956]

Thank you so much!! Bristol it is than…

[@downrightdaffy3692]

❤🐦❤🐦❤🐦❤

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I want to see the tutorial of the other birds. I bought some colored fine liner pens this Summer. I fund out I could use them like a wash/with the water brush. Question I have. Are these designed to be used with the water brushes or is this just the way the pens are made? Are they low cost budget pens?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They are just writing pens but I decided to see if I could pull the ink around. They are budget friendly tho!

[@tammylanglois2602]

Yes please to the bird drawing tutorial

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Will do!

[@sandrarahimi5688]

yes please post the drawing of the bird page. I ordered a set of those fountain pens because you made it look so fun. I will be taking a 10 hour flight overseas for the holidays and it seems like a great idea to take those 8 pens and a water brush or two in my carry on luggage to play with on the plane. I am hoping it is not the case that it looks good because and expert like you can make good art even with bad art supplies. I was thinking of using an Ateza cellulose watercolor sketchbook to use the pens in. Do you think that will work? or should it be cotton paper to get that soft fuzzy background you got?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Put the pens in a baggie that TSA can get to easily because the liquid ink will show up in scanners. I think they will be great on a plane!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, the arteza should be great!

[@eurekawanders]

3:38 hey! Happy to see you try the challenge!! I love the colors you have used. By the way i am giving out shopfront challenger enamel pin to anyone who managed 30 or more shopfronts from this year. You already did one so give it a try? 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Maybe I will!

[@eurekawanders]

@@thefrugalcrafter ❤️

[@blackpoppymagazine]

Just wondering if u do ecologically minded craft and painting....i hope ao id love to learn, i hate how we seem to use animal products and plastics and toxic chemicals, i dont want to do it!! If u can include more eco minded tools im sure many wud love to know!!! Thanks!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I do, I plan to try and refill these pens when they run out.