Inktober 2017: Day 6 – Sword

Today was the first day I actually tried blending the copic markers. For a first go I’m fairly pleased, although it sure makes you notice the difference between blending paper and regular sketchbook paper. Given that I’m doing a nature theme I, of course, chose a swordfish. I did it on the train to workContinueContinue reading “Inktober 2017: Day 6 – Sword”

Inktober 2017: Day 5: Long

I interpreted “long” as “tall” and used a reference photo to fit my nature theme. I wanted to limit myself to just the time I had on the train, so didn’t add too much detail. I definitely prefer these entries when I have longer to spend on them! Originally I tried using the copic markersContinueContinue reading “Inktober 2017: Day 5: Long”

Inktober 2017 – Day 4: Underwater

I knew there would be days like this, but it’s still frustrating.  Today’s entry is a little rushed. I finished late from work and was just so tired. I decided to just use the copic markers today and avoid black altogether. The more I added the more overworked it looked so I decided that todayContinueContinue reading “Inktober 2017 – Day 4: Underwater”

Inktober 2017 – Day 3: Poison

Sorry this one is late, I got in late from work. I would have liked to have spent longer on it but didn’t want to dedicate longer than my train ride home to finish it. I interpreted “poison” quite loosely. I want to do a nature themed Inktober, so I thought about poison in termsContinueContinue reading “Inktober 2017 – Day 3: Poison”