Sketches from the Sketchbook

It has been way to long since I have posted anything on this blog which explains why the visitors to this thing are virtually non existent. So I am posting a few sketches from my sketch book which I am about to finish, there is only 1 page left in it, and then on to a brand new 5x8 moleskin sketchbook whoohoo.

The first sketch was made with a lettering pen and ink, brush and ink and water while watching the 11:00 Simpsons. I drew a quick outline with the lettering pen dipped in non waterproof ink and then during the next commercial break I went over the initial sketch with the brush dipped in ink and let that dry just a bit. After the Simpsons ended I then put a few drops of ink in some water and went back and did a little highlighting around the eyes and hair and added the eyebrows.

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This second sketch I am sure was made during another late nite television show although I can not remember which. I used the lettering pen dipped in ink for the initial sketch and then used the brush dipped in ink to ad some line thickness to certain parts of the sketch.

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For whatever reason I have been into drawing eyes and faces the last few months and using a lettering pen that I have to dip in ink. I am liking the way the pen feels on the paper when I write or draw with this so I may keep at it for a while or at least until I accidentally spill the bottle of ink and make a mess of my desk and carpet.