India Ink and Charcoal

So far the goal I have of working with my students this year is going well. We have done some expressive little india ink drawings, and charcoal still-life drawings in black and white.

Justin's Insides

I am drawing a picture of a student in the style of M.C. Escher's bust which looks like a ribbon floating in the sky. I have finished his insides, and will post the rest when I'm finished.

Abstract Comic Panels

I like comics and I like doodling. This way I get to practice one while playing with the other. 

This drawing is done in black india ink, and graphite gray oil-based ink. I used two sizes of pens and one big, chunky brush just to see if I could do the whole thing with that big of a brush. It probably could have been better with a better brush. 

After reading how-to blogs I scanned this drawing and stitched it together in photoshop. Not bad for my first time. I know reducing the size helps too, but I think I fixed all the seam issues I had. If anyone out there knows any tips and tricks that help in that process please add some comments below.

Abstract Comic Garden

Abstract Comics or Techniques?

You can decide:

(More than one post a day? --Don't get used to it. It's the last day of Spring Break.)

Playing With Pen Nibs & India Ink

My scanner is too small for my artwork, so it's blurry at the top. This was a lot of fun anyway.

India Ink

Two photographs I have taken this week.