I love my RSVP ballpoints! I tend to be a ballpoint pen snob it turns out, because I need something that's just juicy enough, without a lot of friction, but with a light touch to to make fainter lines or build them up.
“If there’s an invitation here, it’s not to acquire anything new, but to notice what has already stayed with you. The tools you return to again and again may be doing quiet, faithful work — forming your hand, your eye, and your patience — even when the progress feels unseen.” I love this, Tara. So many times when I read articles about an artist’s favorite tools, I get the urge to go and buy them. It sparks the mentality that ‘maybe if I just had X, my art would become as good as theirs.” Thank you for inviting us to notice what has already stayed with us and supported us to this point in our creative practices.
You’re welcome, Kelly! It’s funny to me that some folks have commented that they went out and bought these even after I said that. And I am notorious for seeing what another artist uses and then rushing out to buy another sketchbook or tube of paint or pen. Oh and speaking of, I bought a tube of Bloodstone Genuine! 😂 Can’t wait to try it out.
Thank you Tara. It’s a good reminder to take notice of the tools I already have, especially the ones that bring me joy, and appreciate them like old friends. I’ve not seen that Mitsubishi pencil model before but I agree it looks beautiful. And your sketches are beautiful too:)
Hey Drew! I get the feeling you’re a very tool-aware artist! I’ve seen you use lots of different kinds of pens and media. If you had to pick a favorite, could you? And thanks for your kind words about my work. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I love my RSVP ballpoints! I tend to be a ballpoint pen snob it turns out, because I need something that's just juicy enough, without a lot of friction, but with a light touch to to make fainter lines or build them up.
“If there’s an invitation here, it’s not to acquire anything new, but to notice what has already stayed with you. The tools you return to again and again may be doing quiet, faithful work — forming your hand, your eye, and your patience — even when the progress feels unseen.” I love this, Tara. So many times when I read articles about an artist’s favorite tools, I get the urge to go and buy them. It sparks the mentality that ‘maybe if I just had X, my art would become as good as theirs.” Thank you for inviting us to notice what has already stayed with us and supported us to this point in our creative practices.
You’re welcome, Kelly! It’s funny to me that some folks have commented that they went out and bought these even after I said that. And I am notorious for seeing what another artist uses and then rushing out to buy another sketchbook or tube of paint or pen. Oh and speaking of, I bought a tube of Bloodstone Genuine! 😂 Can’t wait to try it out.
🤣 well, I hope you love the paint! Let me know what you think once you get a chance to try it. And Happy New Year!
I’ll give you an update when I try it. Just got home yesterday so looking forward to studio time in the near future. Happy New Year to you, too!
Thank you for the recommendations. I might have to try the Pentel RSVP ballpoint pen. I just been using cheep Bic pens.
Thank you Tara. It’s a good reminder to take notice of the tools I already have, especially the ones that bring me joy, and appreciate them like old friends. I’ve not seen that Mitsubishi pencil model before but I agree it looks beautiful. And your sketches are beautiful too:)
Hey Drew! I get the feeling you’re a very tool-aware artist! I’ve seen you use lots of different kinds of pens and media. If you had to pick a favorite, could you? And thanks for your kind words about my work. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you Tara. Read and ordered. 🙂🖊️✏️🗒️
Cool! Let me know what you think when you have a chance to try them out!
Oh you bet I will. 🗣️
Great recommendations here! Thank you so much! ((Goes shopping))
Yay! Any excuse to buy art supplies always works for me. Hope you enjoy these as much as I have!