Best pens and inks for artists

[@vivmog]

Great information. I didn’t understand why my fountain pen wasn’t working a few weeks ago and discovered using the right ink is key. This is a wonderful video for those who don’t know that yet. So many great tips… thank you

[@LizChadertonArt]

Hope you managed to save your fountain pen!

[@vivmog]

@@LizChadertonArt yes luckily I did Liz 😊

[@fanatlarge]

Been there, done that. Certain inks, among them India ink, will clog a fountain pen. Fortunately I could save the new Lamy pen, but the old Rotring is ruined. There's a LOT to learn about art supplies.

[@LizChadertonArt]

@@fanatlarge eeek. Those Rotrings are sensitive! You can get specialist cleaner for Rotrings. Worth a try?? Platinum Carbon Black ink is great in fountain pens, but never Indian ink. Glad your Lamy survived.

[@fanatlarge]

Love the little ink bottle vignettes.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Great fun to do and you learn lots too

[@catherinelidden257]

Thank you! Great info.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Claire-77]

Those portraits are incredible 😍

[@LizChadertonArt]

thank you. I really enjoy portraits when I have the time!

[@inger_musicart5620]

Just the overwiew I needed Thank you so much

[@LizChadertonArt]

Great. It lets you dig down into different areas, if you have the big picture

[@Claire-77]

Appreciate this so much liz, I want to try some inks out with dip pens and I know nothing so this was very informative and helpful 🙏😍

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful! there is so much choice, so at least you know what qualities you can look for.

[@melaniebettridge8943]

Great help Liz, especially as doing Inktober this month. Thanks✍🏻👏

[@LizChadertonArt]

Great! I hoped the timing would help

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you, Liz!

[@LizChadertonArt]

My pleasure

[@allyw]

Brilliant, thanks Liz 😊. Informative and knowledgeable as always 👍

[@LizChadertonArt]

Oh good! Glad it was helpful

[@marcwheeler4406]

Very interesting..mikelle art mom👩‍🎨✍🎨

[@LizChadertonArt]

glad you found is helpful

[@deborahtaylor7902]

so helpful Liz..thanks..my question thou is how todo get the ink off your hands? lol

[@LizChadertonArt]

ahhhhh! a jolly good scrub. I am permanently covered in ink!

[@bixnash1]

Oh how many pens do I have. Soooo many....but many times the pens didn't perform. Not because the pen was "off" but because the paper was. Another Video could be made on this subject as all pens work so differently on different papers. Playing and testing on the paper of choice is a must. Bx

[@LizChadertonArt]

That is so true and I do say that paper interacts with ink and pen, so agree 100% to test out first!

[@rootwoman123]

Thanks for the excellent overview. I'll dig out my pens and inks for more artistic applications. Would you mind sharing where you found that fountain pen set with the variety of colored ink cartridges? I think it would fit into my Inktober plans very nicely.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Are you in the UK.? I found it in TKmax a few weeks ago. Only £14.99! Mont Marte Calligraphy Pen Set.

[@rootwoman123]

@@LizChadertonArt I'm in the US. But at that price, I wouldn't mind paying for shipping if it's not available here. Thanks so much. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@rootwoman123]

@@LizChadertonArt Just bought it for $24.95 on AmazonUS. Thanks again.

[@LizChadertonArt]

@@rootwoman123 well done! Seemed like a bargain to me 😁