'Bird-watcher,' ink and pan pastels, 12 by 12 ins., card.
I have found that almost any smooth paper works well for the mixed media choice of pen and ink with pan pastels. Smooth card, cartridge paper, Bristol paper, or even HOT pressed, i.e., smooth watercolour paper are good choices.
Smooth paper is a good surface for easy movement of the pen and, in contrast to chalk pastels which need a sandpaper or velour type of tooth, pan pastels will slide easily over and stay fixed- with intense colour- on smooth papers.
You don't really need a heavy weight paper for the pen and pan pastels approach, but heavy weight paper is good to use in case you decide to add a wet medium in addition to the pen and pastel approach at some point.
I have used card a lot because I happen to have a stock of it in 250gsm.
With smooth card, there are no strands or loose fibers of paper to get caught up in your pen nib so you can swish the pen over it like on a roller coaster ride.. Plus, pan pastels slide on, and stay on, smooth card.
I also like heavy weight cartridge papers such as those by Winsor & Newton, or Daler Rowney, (smooth heavy weight, 220gsm., papers).
I recently bought some mixed media paper by Canson, (Imagine paper, 200 gsm.,) and I must say I love this paper. It feels so silky. I think I will get some in larger than A4 size.
Fabriano smooth (hot press) watercolour paper 300gsm is also good.
You have to experiment to see which paper works best for your approach and which paper feels good to the touch.
There are lots of papers out there. I am looking forward to trying a few more.
Do you have a favourite paper for your pen works? I'd be interested to know.
I hope your week is going well.
Bye for now.
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Thanks for sharing your experiences using the various substrates, your work always looks great. Hugs, Valerie
Lovely artwork. I try lots of different papers. Maybe I try too many, but I like to experiment with different things. It's all part of the learning process I guess.
Your bird watcher is beautiful
Thank you so much June for sharing your thoughts on papers. I am such a fan of your art! Each piece you share is more beautiful then the last!
Are you formally trained in art? Or have you learned as you went- your drawing skills are amazing! You are such a talent,dear June!
hugs,Jackie xo
great info on paper. And, I like your birdwatcher! I like watching birds, too.
gorgeous pen and pastel art June! Thanks for sharing about all the papers too. My favorites are the Canson Mixed Media paper, the Strathmore 140 lb. watercolor paper, and the Neenah Solar White 110 lb. paper. They are all good heavy substrates for anything I do. Happy PPF!
I am thrilled with her beautiful picture!!!
Happy weekend
Elke
Wow, I love this and can't believe you accomplished the beautiful blended colors with pan pastels. How do you seal the pastels? Happy PPF
That's such helpful formation! And I love your work. Lovely!
Hi all.
Just a quick reply. Jackie, I did not do practical art training such as a fine arts degree...but I did study the anthropology of art...theoretical art, I guess. I loved practical art as a child and as soon as I could get into some art I did. I did a few life study classes, and I've followed some online courses recently.
Susan, I seal my pastels with a spray of fixative.
I don't know why birds keep cropping up in my work. But now I remember they figured highly in the tribal people whose art I studied...maybe they sneaked in from there!
I like the parrot family though!!
Thank you for the comments.
Gorgeous! You have a great style. :)
Lovely painting. I've never tried pan pastels, only the stick type.
I really love your art piece. The title is beautiful as well. I love the softness and colour and texture... and it is truly breathtaking. Happy PPF and Happy September!
What talent you have!
June your art is so inspiring. You have such a lovely talent. Thank you for the information on the papers. Very informative.
love Fabriano smooth for coloured pencil work :) and smooth paper for pen work since the smooth paper doesn't "eat" the pen nibs :p
A lovely birdwatcher. Thanks for sharing your tips
Much love...
What a beautiful piece! I appreciate your sharing today as well.
~~ Irene
Lovely painting, June.
Happy weekend xx
Your work is stunning! I am always amazed at how much movement you get in these colourful ink works! I love the curtain and the birds flying around. The pensive expression on your gal is awesome too! I love your unique amazing style!! Thanks for all the info on the paper too... A very meaty post... Loved it!
Peace Giggles
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