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A Doodle Tuesday Miscellany

I used to work in art supply stores, and what I sorely miss — probably the only thing I miss of that experience — is the art supplies. I still love them and it’s hard to pry me free from … Continue reading

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Strathmore 200 Sketchbook

April 23, 2024 to December 31, 2024 I put another small sketchbook to rest just before the start of the new year. This one was a Strathmore 200 Mixed Media pad which measures 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches and has … Continue reading

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I Want a New Toy!

…and I got some new toys! First up is the Sailor Fude de Mannen which is a fabulous fountain pen made in Japan. I think it was meant to be a calligraphy pen, but it works great for drawing. You … Continue reading

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HALF THE PRESSURE, TWICE THE SPEED

Decades ago, I had picked up my first Blackwing 602 pencil and loved the feel of the pencil and its rich black lead. It was made by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company and was enjoyed as the weapon of choice … Continue reading

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Artists’ Corner

This was a little cartoon I did when I worked at Taws which was an art supply store located in Center City Philadelphia. This was for a short-lived newsletter published by the store called 100% Rag. I thought I had … Continue reading

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Jerry’s Artarama Haul

I recently received my first order from Jerry’s Artarama, and I have to admit that I ordered because the store’s name had “arama” in it’s title. I’m glad that I did. Their website is easy to use, and their prices … Continue reading

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In Japan the Hand Can Be Used Like a Knife

Being that my inexpensive but beloved Sketchbook from Heaven will soon be exhausted, I needed to find a replacement. A small, landscape sketchpad roughly the same size was proving impossible to find. The only solution was to make my own!

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