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Tag Archives: sketchbook
It Came from the Sketchbook
I continue having fun sketching with my Sailor Fude fountain pens — one with a nib bent at a 55º angle and the other at a 40º angle. Continue reading
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Tagged analog, Cartoon, fight, Frankenstein, horror, Illustration, Japan, Joe Williams, Monsters, pens, rumble, Sailor Fude de Mannen, Sketch, sketchbook, USA, werewolf
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Tuesday Doodle
I am having a lot of fun using my Sailor Fude fountain pens in a couple of small, mixed media sketchbooks. Sometimes I have a subject in mind, and other times — like the drawing above — I go wherever … Continue reading
Posted in Doodle Tuesday, It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged analog, Cartoon, cartoons, castle, comic, creature, Creepy, Fountain Pen, Frankenstein, horror, Illustration, ink, Joe Williams, Lady Frankenstein, monster, pencil cross hatch, Sketch, sketchbook, USA
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Playing with the New Toys
I continue to sit on my couch with a cat and a spouse scribbling my grotesques into the night, but now I am adding some new tools into the mix. I have been playing with the terrific Sailor Fude De … Continue reading
Posted in Doodle Tuesday, It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged analog, Cartoon, cartoons, creatures, experimenting, Illustration, ink wash, Joe Williams, Monsters, pen and ink, Sketch, sketchbook, USA
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Amethysts and Orchids
In the event of birthdays, anniversaries and a few other holidays, Tina and I exchange cards we make for one another. Continue reading
So Long, Cursed Sketchbook
Fuxi Sketchbook No. 2 of 2 5/16/23 – 10/3/24 I was finally able to put this disappointing sketchbook out of my misery. Why was it disappointing? Well, the size, price and the binding were right. It measured 5.5 inches by … Continue reading
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Tagged Cartoon, cheap, comic, doodle, Illustration, Joe Williams, pencil, scribble, Sketch, sketchbook
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Tuesday Doodle • Stubborn Strathmore Sketchbook
I finally killed off a small Strathmore sketchbook that was lying around the house. It was picked up years ago while it was most likely on sale. The price was probably too good to resist. I honestly don’t remember. It … Continue reading
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Tagged horror, humor, Joe Williams, Sketch, sketchbook, Strathmore, USA
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Spring Cleaning
The old It CameFrom the Sketchbook page was a bit of a mess that was desperately in need of a polish and shine so I have organized my scribbles into categories. You can start on the landing page HERE where … Continue reading
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Tagged Cartoon, cartoons, comics, Illustration, Joe Williams, Sketch, sketchbook, USA
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