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Review: Pentel OH! Gel writing pen, Blue (3-20-2013)

I’m a pen addict (you kinda have to be if you do art), and I discovered the best pen for blue ink – the Pentel OH! Gel. The Pentel OH! Gel pen uses the K497-C retractable gel roller pen refills … Continue reading

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How to draw a funny cartoon: the basic steps.

Let’s start with a few basic examples: Here’s the second one: Click the pictures to see, and use for nonprofit purposes, the cartoons.  Here are the basic steps: Find a funny joke that is not yet drawn, or could be … Continue reading

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SketchBook 6/04/2012

I had some fun letting my mind wander.  Here are four images in a single large sketch I did, which might be uploaded later. I can produce a complete image in less than an hour if the situation is urgent … Continue reading

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The Retail Detail: Abstract Art – Corel Painter

I have a copy of Corel Painter and was checking out some of the cool “brushes” and this is what I ended up with: Like the art?  Commenting and links back to this blog encourage me to post different pieces … Continue reading

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