As I’ve been spending more time using my pens, inks and notebooks for drawing, I thought I’d put together a post about the best fountain pens (and inks) for sketching. I did a good deal of research for this piece. My favorite is Liz Steel’s 7-Part Fountain Pen Sketching article. Her Part Two: Why Draw…
This Ask The Desk question is actually a follow-up from the Pen Addict Podcast Episode 197 and a question that started with June Thomas and was then there was a follow-up question in the Pen Addict Slack channel by clairelin. Both wanted to know how I kept my copious collection of supplies organized so I…
I was super excited to try the new Winsor & Newton Watercolor markers ($4.50 per marker, 6-color set for $27 and 12-color set for $51). I have loved the Sai Watercolor Markers so much I basically have two sets: one for work and one for home so I was definitely ready to try a different…
@peariyard on Twitter asked: Anybody know of an art supply podcast a la @_penaddictfm/@ErasablePodcast? @dowdyism@imyke@wellapptdesk Or maybe a blog? If this isn’t a question after my own heart! First, as far as I know, there is no podcast but I think someone should remedy that situation ASAP. And then invite me to come talk about…
I’ve always wanted to try one of Noodler’s quick drying inks but I could never decide which color to try. Then along came the new Noodler’s Berning Red ($12.50), and my decision became a little easier. “Let’s try the new one!” I don’t usually go for red inks but I thought it would be nice…
Thanks so much to Fontoplumo for generously offering the Lamy Safari Dark Lilac Limited Edition fountain pen to one of the lucky readers of The Well-Appointed Desk. All the wonderful spring comments, from blooming cherry blossoms, to pollen-covered cars, were fun to read and made me want to see Spring in every single city and…
Post of the week: I just love the budget-minded ingenuity that Missy Dunaway used to created a work table. I made a table using my bed, a step stool, and a large piece of tempered hardboard I found at Lowe’s for $7. Check out all her wonderful ink paintings done in a Moleskine sketchbook on…
