The Staedtler Tradition is a wooden pencil that’s available in HB with an eraser or everything from 6B to 6H without. It costs about 65p in the UK. This is a very common pencil here in the UK. Along with the slightly cheaper yellow-barrelled Noris, they’re everywhere in schools and can be picked up in […]
According to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Van Gogh is the world’s favourite artist. Mind you, they would say that. He is definitely one of my favourites, though, despite my contrary nature. To me, he paints like a child would paint if that child had the experience of an adult and the results are […]
Another great blue ink from Diamine. They do so many shades of blue I’m certain you can find one you like. This one dries quickly and has some nice shading. Here I am doodling the Inkling.
The Sailor Fude DE Mannen is an interesting fountain pen that can be found for about $16 in the USA and about £7 in the UK if you do a little hunting. (Hint: Amazon.) It’s available in two versions, one green, one blue, each with a different nib. More on those nibs later. The name […]
Here’s a view of the Eggardon Hill Fort in Dorset. A beautiful spot. I drew this in pencil a while ago. This is a very quick sketch made with the Sailor Fude DE Mannen Calligraphy Pen, which I’ll be reviewing on Monday.