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.)
4 comments:
Hey Nita! good to 'see' you again. If not for Moleskinerie I would not have found you.
I 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 :-)
I 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 :)
Patty
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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