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| And evening doodle created using sharpie and TomBow markers on watercolor paper. |
So recently I decided to take an e-course.
I signed up and have been practicing (some) on decorative lettering with JoAnn Sharpe
If you are not familiar with JoAnn . . .seriously - drop what you are doing and check out her happy whimspirational art!
I have to admit - I have a bit of starstruckedness. (I know that isn't a word - but go with me here.)
As part of the class - there was a supply list.
Pens - check. Pencils - check. Rulers - check. Watercolors - check. Paints - check. Paper - check. Markers - Markers???
I don't usually buy markers. I've never liked markers -
Markers always leave lines and look . . .unprofessional.
I was really surprised when I learn that markers play a significant part in JoAnn's work.
And I LOVE JoAnns work.
So that got me to thinking -
Why markers?
What have I been missing?
Then I started researching and found a whole world I have never explored.
Markers!!!
Now you experienced people are probably thinking . . .
Who is this girl who doesn't use markers?
I mean - I know all about Crayola markers.
And then there Pentel markers, and the LePlumes. They are nice. They are ok.
But there are so many many many more.
I learned about TomBows.
Did you know they are waterbased and you can create a watercolor effect with a brush and water?
How cool is that???
And Copics
Oh Copics.
There are no words to describe the world of Copic that I have discovered.
Again - you seasoned artists are probably thinking - "Aah, who is this person? And she calls herself an artist!"
I shopped and perused online sites for information and pluses/minuses of the various brands and what they would do and what they were good for and one and one and on.
I watched video after video.
I have become obsessed.
In the end . .. I bought some TomBows. Two sets.
(Which in the end - one would have been sufficient, I think. But oh well.)
And finally - I am now adding pennies to my piggy bank to save up and buy copics.
Lots and lots of copics.
I am considering making a sign and standing on a corner.
The sign will read -
"Will work for copics".
And so you can see . . .
just like that little mouse in the children's book
"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" . . .
This may never end.
If you are not familiar with JoAnn . . .seriously - drop what you are doing and check out her happy whimspirational art!
I have to admit - I have a bit of starstruckedness. (I know that isn't a word - but go with me here.)
As part of the class - there was a supply list.
Pens - check. Pencils - check. Rulers - check. Watercolors - check. Paints - check. Paper - check. Markers - Markers???
I don't usually buy markers. I've never liked markers -
Markers always leave lines and look . . .unprofessional.
I was really surprised when I learn that markers play a significant part in JoAnn's work.
And I LOVE JoAnns work.
So that got me to thinking -
Why markers?
What have I been missing?
Then I started researching and found a whole world I have never explored.
Markers!!!
Now you experienced people are probably thinking . . .
Who is this girl who doesn't use markers?
I mean - I know all about Crayola markers.
And then there Pentel markers, and the LePlumes. They are nice. They are ok.
But there are so many many many more.
I learned about TomBows.
Did you know they are waterbased and you can create a watercolor effect with a brush and water?
How cool is that???
And Copics
Oh Copics.
There are no words to describe the world of Copic that I have discovered.
Again - you seasoned artists are probably thinking - "Aah, who is this person? And she calls herself an artist!"
I shopped and perused online sites for information and pluses/minuses of the various brands and what they would do and what they were good for and one and one and on.
I watched video after video.
I have become obsessed.
In the end . .. I bought some TomBows. Two sets.
(Which in the end - one would have been sufficient, I think. But oh well.)
And finally - I am now adding pennies to my piggy bank to save up and buy copics.
Lots and lots of copics.
I am considering making a sign and standing on a corner.
The sign will read -
"Will work for copics".
And so you can see . . .
just like that little mouse in the children's book
"If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" . . .
This may never end.
4 comments:
Yes I love Joanne Sharps work too!! I certainly understand your attraction, your work is similar!! And this piece you just did is AMAZING!!! I could see a set of sheets, a duvet cover!! I love love love it!! As for markers, I have always loved sharpies, and started doing art with them. For years I was designated sign maker at work using jiffy pens. I too have been looking into copics, but I want them all and they are expensive... but they are refillable...did you know that?? Very inspirational post!! You go girl....can't wait to see what else you come up with!!
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I'm like you, Laurie - I don't use markers either. However, after seeing this FANTASTIC artwork (by the way, I'd like this as a peasant blouse!), I might have to rethink the whole marker thing. OK - I'm off to check out Joanne Sharp's work :o) ♥
Oh I just love how bright this is and all of the details! I would like a VW Beetle painted like this! How cool would that be!
I'm going to have to check out this artists work and copics pens!
LOVE!
I totally want to do this class! I guess I need to get some supplies - QUICK! ha ha
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