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Searching for best pen...

Journal Entry: Sun Feb 4, 2007, 8:41 AM
... A subjective idea, at best.

Rapidographs have have FANTASTIC ink and a consistent line (albeit one mechanical, lacking organic variation in width, an earthy "soul").

The Hunt 102 ("Crow Quill" - "America's most popular drawing nib") produces a great line, but drawing forwards AND backwards, circles, variation in direction is more difficult. Nib feels scratchy and brittle.

Hunt 107 ("Hawk Quill") - strong, sturdy. Has steady line (though more varation than technical pen). Can move forwards and backwards, can draw complete circles with relative ease. Great nib. However, when in use (at least in my hands), this cylindrical nib has a way of spontaneously "flushing" the ink in its reservoir into a black wet shiny mess in the middle of your drawing. The Crow Quill, for its disadvantages, does not do this for me....

Hunt 100 ("Artist") - Fragile, flexible nib. Delicate line. Produces line similar to that as a brush. Needs much practice to use well. If moved in wrong direction will instantly create a splatter/spray of ink fanned out across your paper.

Hunt 512 - Like the Hunt 100, this nib comes with Speedball's Cartooning nib set. Described as a "BOWL POINTED fine pen for ruling and lettering", it's an easy nib to handle, forgiving, and capable of versatile direction (back, forth, circles, etc.). Does not scratch across Bristol like other pens (including technical pens). Almost as smooth as a ballpoint, but does not require pressure to produce dark line. Have read that this line produces a "coarse" line, but I have not found that to be so. Smooth, elegant lines possible. With pressure can produce varying line widths, or if held at angle on its tip can produce lines as thin as a technical pen. Will have to try more with this nib....

Ballpoint Pens (.7mm tip) - Has possibilities. Have seen great ballpoint drawings out there. The picture I attempted yesterday was not one of them. Will have to try again....

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Devious Comments

*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: Jul 12, 2008, 12:32:22 PM
Hello Ashley, it was good meeting you yesterday!
I'll see you at the gallery tonight, and thank you for the faves!
~ashley903:iconashley903: Jul 11, 2008, 4:22:09 PM
Hi John. My name's Ashley. I met you at H-Gallery and I'm also an artist there. Just wanted to say that I love your work. :)

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*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: Jun 26, 2008, 5:38:26 AM
Definitely - like your work!
~trickyguy:icontrickyguy: Jun 22, 2008, 4:46:54 PM
thank you for the fave
*EddieTheYeti:iconEddieTheYeti: Jun 17, 2008, 7:41:55 PM
Thank you sooo much for the FAV and Watch my Friend! :wave: :D :D

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*EddieTheYeti:iconEddieTheYeti: Jun 16, 2008, 3:09:27 PM
Thank you soooo much for the FAVage my Friend!!! :D :D

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*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: Jun 7, 2008, 8:02:54 AM
You are very welcome!
=yzabel:iconyzabel: Jun 5, 2008, 10:23:47 PM
Thanks a lot for the :+devwatch:, it's much appreciated. :)

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=mechangel2002:iconmechangel2002: Jun 5, 2008, 4:35:12 PM
Thanks for the fave!

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*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: May 20, 2008, 7:23:25 AM
You are very welcome - you do such awesome work....
~AndyHep:iconAndyHep: May 18, 2008, 11:17:29 PM
Thanks for the faves:)
*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: Feb 28, 2008, 2:07:40 PM
You are very welcome.... it's a great image....
~VeranMovil:iconVeranMovil: Feb 26, 2008, 5:16:03 PM
Thanks for the fave ;)
*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: Feb 20, 2008, 4:56:55 PM
You are very welcome!
!FrauleinAngst:iconFrauleinAngst: Feb 20, 2008, 9:43:42 AM
Thanks for the fave :)

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~RandomSpyder:iconRandomSpyder: Feb 14, 2008, 12:09:06 PM
A thousand thank yous for the fave, my friend! And happy Valentines day, as well!

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*Keizie:iconKeizie: Jan 21, 2008, 1:54:25 PM
A bit late, but still..

:love:..

Thank you so much for your support on I'm a Fake. This photograph is very personal to me, and it took me a lot of effort to submit it. I still can't believe I got so much support from the community for it, and I honestly can't tell you how great it feels. I feel warm, enlighted, happy.

Thank you for this, Thank you so much :heart:.

Keizie

P.S This is a message I've sent to everybody who faved it. Due to the amazing amount of support I'm not able anymore to get back to everyone personally. I tried, but it's just not possible. I hope you understand!

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~renz777:iconrenz777: Jan 19, 2008, 10:20:56 PM
gracias por el :+fav:

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*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: Jan 18, 2008, 4:53:01 PM
Hey, good to hear from you. I'm doing well, I'm starting to draw comics. I just picked up a new rapidograph at TX Art Supply.
How've things been going with you?
~Theseen:iconTheseen: Jan 17, 2008, 7:53:44 AM
Hey there.
How have you been?
*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: Jan 15, 2008, 4:14:31 PM
Absolutely! As always, I like your work....
~RandomSpyder:iconRandomSpyder: Jan 14, 2008, 1:06:33 PM
It's always such an honor- thank you for the fave on my latest!

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Let's all work hard to improve the quality of our art through constructive critiques! Is there a particular work of visual art you'd like critiqued? Note me a link.
*Garcia-Siemssen:iconGarcia-Siemssen: Jan 14, 2008, 4:12:12 AM
You are very welcome! I like your pictures....