
The interaction of fluid with paper is a constant fascination for me. After avoiding it for a long time, I went back to sketch in the water-resistant Moleskine sketchbook.
The line of bubbles worked perfectly for fabric texture.
I've discovered that if I use 180-weight sandpaper and lightly stroke the paper, w/c will flow on MUCH better. I plan to use this sketchbook more often now. I'd tried changing the surface by spraying or adding things to the paper--then suddenly realized I needed to sand *off* the resistance. Eureka!
Pelikan Tech pen, my other new favorite art tool, after the sanding block.
(P.S. --Armand at Moleskinerie.com has linked me, spreading the word of this sanding idea. Thanks, Armand! I just want to point out that this particular shoe drawing was NOT on sanded paper. Those posts are yet to come.)
Hey Nita! good to 'see' you again. If not for Moleskinerie I would not have found you.
ReplyDeleteI got the Mole Japanese fold out book which has paper just like this one and I use the old soap in water method to subdue it.
Hi, Teri! I've been here all along, dabbling away :-)
ReplyDeleteI never clicked with adding soap to my paint water because I sketch mostly on the move with a waterbrush. Don't want to carry soap, and if I empty the waterbrush during the day, I can refill it from my waterbottle, etc. If I pre-sand some pages (and mark them), then the book in my bag is good for whatever the mood brings.
Yippee. Ditto what Teri wrote :)
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I came to your site via Moleskinerie, and I have to say, Thanks so much for the tip! I was pretty disappointed when I saw my moleskine not take to my waterbrush and watercolors, but with this tip, I'm prepared to give it another go! Thanks!
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