tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070826919356159618.post453197432503638196..comments2024-01-22T02:54:27.723-06:00Comments on THE ART OF JIM NELSON: Goblin PriestessJim Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09129940712734632505noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070826919356159618.post-81148753367416473262012-08-11T22:41:35.458-05:002012-08-11T22:41:35.458-05:00yeah it's been really helpful.
Thank you Jim!yeah it's been really helpful.<br />Thank you Jim!Dave Kapahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571210807434591983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070826919356159618.post-41789992529305658172012-08-09T17:25:36.568-05:002012-08-09T17:25:36.568-05:00Thanks, Dave!
The drawing above isn't actuall...Thanks, Dave!<br /><br />The drawing above isn't actually ink. It's drawn digitally. However, I've done many, many ink drawings over the years so to answer your question:<br /><br />If you use a brush, any paper will do as long as it's strong enough not to buckle as the liquid ink is applied. However, inking with a brush is tricky and it's difficult to get a controlled ink line without a good brush. Sable brushes work best but there are brush pens available that work well and don't require you to dip in ink. For example, the Pentel Arts Pocket Brush is great!<br /><br />If you choose to use a dip pen, like a crowquill pen, you need a paper that isn't too soft, thin or fibrous. If it's too thin, the pen can tear it. If it's too soft, the pen will pick up fibers as you draw and that will affect your lines.<br /><br />Most artists choose to use bristol board or illustration board for ink work. Both materials are sturdy and designed to take ink. They come in two finishes, a smooth finish and a vellum finish (which has a little more texture). I like to use vellum bristol for pen and ink work.<br /><br />A good, sturdy drawing paper will work as well. <br /><br />Sorry to be longwinded... I hope that info is helpful!Jim Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09129940712734632505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070826919356159618.post-33362703155478792482012-08-05T11:38:25.918-05:002012-08-05T11:38:25.918-05:00looks great
your pen drawings always seem to amaz...looks great <br />your pen drawings always seem to amaze me i'd really like to try my hand at this. does any pen and paper will do?<br />i love the early dawn background it's just have such a beautiful color and gentle light which also appear to give a really good stage to the main light source and figureDave Kapahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571210807434591983noreply@blogger.com