Brushwork
Posted: April 17, 2020 Filed under: Uncategorized 22 CommentsA little studio cleanup of my brushes led me to a bottle of Noodler’s Apache Sunset ink and a dip pen. And when I got tired of drawing lines on my sketch, I grabbed a brush and painted in some areas. Don’t you just love how the orange ink turns yellow when you dilute it? It’s a permanent ink so even when you put a wash on top of it, the lines remain in place. That bright orange was the perfect antidote to the grey sky and falling snow (yes, snow in mid-April) that I saw out my window today.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Shari,
Apache Sunset! Think I’ll add it to my jetpens.com order
As for snow in April. I grew up in N Michigan where winter came early and stayed late. They have 10” of snow on the ground today. Nine months of winter and three months of slow sledding.
Years ago when I moved to Seattle, I was amazed that spring flowers actually bloomed when they did on calendar pictures. So, I understand how you feel about snow in April.
ClairecRussell
Lilies:
http://www.clairecreates.com
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I definitely think you need to add this to your order Claire. It’s a surprisingly beautiful ink. I hope you are enjoying the flowers in Seattle!
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This is great, the color so exciting, so vibrant. Always nice to turn to “something different” to recharge. I’d like to try this ink. It would work well for a hot summer day drawing.
It’s snowing here in Ohio as well. We got nearly 2″ today.
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I guess it’s a cold spring everywhere in the north. Usually we have had a few warm days by now. Hope you are well Bernadette.
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Striking! Love that orange color! Amazing that you can take ordinary objects and make such a lovely painting! So envious 😊
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Thanks Linda.
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Looks really cool and different!
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Shari…I’m a fan. I am particularly interested in this Apache sunset, cuz I recently had a similar experience with a sample a friend gave me a while ago….a burst of colour! I was and remain amazed by its magic.
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It is amazing because of the way it turns yellow. Glad to hear that you like it too.
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I don’t know where you get the energy. You are remarkable. That’s very pretty btw.
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I think I need sunglasses to look at this! What a bright, fun picture.
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Thanks Denise.
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Brushwork
Brushwork
by Shari Blaukopf
A little studio cleanup of my brushes led me to a bottle of Noodler’s Apache Sunset
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Gosh that’s a fabulous ink! Like painting with liquid sunset. It really lifts the spirits and makes a mundane scene look so vibrant and exciting.
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Thanks so much. It really is amazing ink. It’s also beautiful when you use it with a black line.
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Good Afternoon dear friend Shari,
I can say this is definitely a water color painting fete.
Because only one color, projecting a brilliant picture o the viewers.
AWESOME, NO MORE TO SAY.
Blessings
Uma
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Uma, I love the expression “water colour painting fete”. Lovely way to describe the orange! Thanks for this. Shari
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Scrumptious! Great composition, and drawing, as always. Love the perspective on the flat brushes.
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Thanks Alison. Fun colour to try. As for the brushes, they were on my big drafting table and I was at eye level so I had a good angle on them.
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Hi Shari,
I have been trying to purchase your on line course but I can’t get the program to accept my
Credit card???? Suggestions?
Thanks,
Ellen Glaccum
Sent from my iPad
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Hi Ellen,
I see that people have been successful in purchasing today so the website is working. Have you tried creating a login first? I don’t see that and I usually get that notification. Usually students create an account first and then they purchase. Try that. If that doesn’t work, email me at info@shariblaukopf.com and we will try to get this sorted out. Thanks for your patience!
Shari
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This looks so vivid and bright!
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