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| 10/7/19 Timothy (2-min. poses) |
A big surprise so far this InkTober is the fun I had
with a fountain pen at a life-drawing session. Years ago when I sketched regularly
with fountain pens, I often used them at life drawing (here’s an example from 2014),
sometimes raising eyebrows in the studio because it was apparently an unusual
choice where most participants are using more traditional media like charcoal
or Conte. I didn’t know any better, so when my choice was questioned, I always
responded with, “Why not?”
Although I didn’t care about other participants’ reactions
to my choice, over time, I used fountain pens less because even my broadest nibs
felt too fine for large and fast drawings where detail wasn’t important
compared to capturing the gesture. I eventually switched to broader and wetter
brush pens, which I still enjoy using for shorter poses.
Since my main goal for InkTober this year is simply to
reacquaint myself with my beloved fountain pens, I said to myself once again, “Why
not?” I chose my Platinum 3776 pen with a very broad music nib, which
flows fluidly. Filled with Diamine Autumn Oak ink in homage to the season,
the Platinum was even more nimble than I expected it to be. It kept up with
me on all the two-minute poses. I even like the look of the restated lines. I’m
going to bring it again next time.
Smart choice of color for the life drawing!!!
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