the fourth most important thing is to play with all your left-over paint when you're done

Last night I decided to draw my house.  Because it was there.  Plus I wanted to use my brand new pen.

It's a Noodlers Ahab Flex Fountain pen.  I ordered it from the Goulet Pen Company.  Don't click on that link unless you plan to buy a pen.  You won't be able to leave without one.  

So I sketched it out with the pen using some water soluble ink and then I added a little water color.   This doesn't look exactly like my house but it's close enough for you to pick it out of a line-up.  Not that you'd ever have to do that.  

The most important thing about sketching is to have fun.  The second most important thing is to keep going.  The third most important thing is to relax and not get all rushed.  The fourth most important thing is to play with all your left-over paint when you're done.  

I have to go and watch the sketchbookery video on drawing trees again.  I'm going to take my new pen with me when I watch.  It's important to have quality bonding time when you plan to have a long-term relationship with your pen. 

I feel certain that together we can improve upon our techniques. 

Comments

[Sherry Green Peck]

I tell you! You two Moss girls are going to town with these sketches!!!I so want a pen and have looked many times...the ink you used doesn't seem to run much. I was wondering which ink is best if I get a LAMY SAFARI or a different pen....gosh how to choose!? LOVE your house drawing!

[Amy at love made my home]

Your house is beautiful, but not at all how I pictured it in my mind!!! I hope that you and your pen have lots of fun together! xx

[emie]

Funny.... I was reading your post and thinking the same thing in my mind that Sherry above posted... you 2 Moss gals are keeping me inspired!!! Thanks to you guys, I've met some new people and we've been out sketching together and plan to do it again. Thanks!!!

[Joan]

Oh boy...wish I'd known you wanted a Noodler's Ahab...just gave mine away, inked up once, too big for my small hands so I gave to my pen pal whom I've never met.

Love the sketch of the house. I'm sure it's satisfying to be able to sketch a reasonable facsimile. You should be pleased with your progress which is notable.

Sherry: Noodler's makes "bullet proof" ink which is waterproof, many inks are not but also give effects that are quite charming when a watercolor wash is added. Goulet pens has scads of inks from many makers...also great tutorials on all their various products. A super website that you'll want to bookmark. Sign up for their newsletter, full of valuable info, new products, etc.

[sister]

dems is some pretty watercolor splashes and marks!

[Maria from Elk Grove, CA]

Most delicious house. Maria

[Joyce]

Carol, your house looks welcoming and comfortable. I am heading home in an hour and will try my hand at painting it. You and Mary Ann inspire me to do it! If my rendition looks welcoming and comfortable, I will share it.

[Violet Cadburry]

Wow! What a beautiful painting. Your house has plenty of curb appeal too. That's a framer.