Self serving
I figured I'd try and squeeze at least one post in before the end of September. Been busy, busy with work and haven't had much time (or energy) to draw for myself...but I did get the opportunity instead, to draw myself. This self portrait was done for the monthly challenge over at RedBubble. It was inked pretty fast and I ended up getting some good spontaneity with the brushpen. I especially like the dry brush background.
Anyway, hopefully I'll have something more interesting to post next time. For now though, you'll just have to make do with my scruffy, bug-eyed mug.
posted by Chris Wahl at 11:31 PM
24 Comments:
This is awesome!
Very cool piece, Chris. Thanks for sharing...
no matter what the post, it's always a pleasure to look at
That's beautiful brush work Chris.
When you say brushpen are you talking marker pen or wacom? I've been trying a pitt pen brush pen lately, but they seem to run out of ink pretty fast. Any suggestions on a good brand?
Seem to always go back to my sable brush and ink which feels more responsive.
Thx for the PS brushes btw. They are great to use.
Thanks guys!
Bob- This was inked using a Pentel brushpen. The great thing about it, is that is has synthetic hairs forming a very fine point and most importantly has replaceable ink cartridges. I highly recommend it.
Thanks for the tip Chris. I will try one.
Are they waterproof when dry?
Was thinking of adding watercolour on top of my brush work.
I'm amazed at your skill with that Pentel brushpen. awsome stuff mate!
dude!!! i love it!!!! i was going to draw you. but now i think I'll wait!
Thanks Damion!
Bob- I haven't used washes over these pens myself, but I read up on them and apparently the ink is waterprooof.
Thanks for the info Chris,
I think this pen might be just what I've been looking for. Will order one :)
stop staring at me! ha.
great work Chris
hi, Chris! i've just found you! what such a pleasure to see your wonderful work!!!
congrats!
Awesome as always, Chris! Where do you get the pens? Just any art store?
Thanks for the comments everyone.
Gee Hale- In Australia you can order them online from here-
http://www.willsquills.com.au/Main3rdLine2.html
Follow this link, select Aqua Brush, then scroll down to the last product on that page (The Pentel Fountain Brush with black ink cartridge)
Thanks Chris! haha If it's credit card payment, I may have to leave it...!
Gee- Just visit their store in Sydney and buy it with cash (of course ring ahead and make sure they have them in stock). Their store's in Chatswood.
Thank you again, my friend! :D I may have to do that, pretty soon actually, considering I want to include a lot of black and white images for my upcoming end of year portfolio! And I keep coming here to steal some inspiration from you! haha! Wish me luck!
Geez Chris looking a bit rough round the edges since last I saw you at the DB party. ;)
Great piece! As usual. As I have said before, I am very envious of your drawing ability. You are a machine!
Excellent, Chris! :)
Your inking is amazing! Well, everything you do is amazing, but I really like your inking!
Beautiful ink lines!
Awesome as always. So inspirational. Love this blog.
Cheers,
Tom
Long Beach,CA
Thanks all for the comments. They mean a lot.
YER PURDY!!! ;) LMAO...
LOVE THE LINES AS WELL!!! :)
BLOWS MY MIND HOW YOU
DO WHAT YOU DO MAN!?!
KILLER WORK!!!!! :)
Haha, thanks Greg!
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