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The Pen Addict ·

The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 737 - That's a Good Pen

Pre-relay race domination. Giddy-up! Myke and I are back together behind the mic after being in front of the camera last week. We recap our trip to St. Jude in Memphis, I back two new Kickstarter…
The Well-Appointed Desk: Paper Review ·

Pen Review: Wearingeul Modular Glass Dip Pen

I grabbed a Wearingeul Modular Glass Dip Pen ($10) while at the Dallas Pen Show because… $10! The pen is a wood barrel glass dip nib pen with a brass-y cap for TEN DOLLARS! But wait, there’s more!…
Parka Blogs ·

Review: UPERFECT 14-inch pen display UD14BQ

Review: UPERFECT 14-inch pen display UD14BQ Review unit provided by UPERFECT UPERFECT is a company known for selling portable displays, and they have just released their first pen display. The…
Jackson's Art Blog: Six New Daniel Smith Watercolours ·

Introducing The Jackson’s Art Podcast

The Jackson’s Art Podcast explores what it means to make art through the voices of established artists and the materials […] The post Introducing The Jackson’s Art Podcast appeared first on Jackson's…
Doodlewash Blog ·

Pumpkin Season

For our prompt of “Black Cat” today, I made a little sketch of one peeking out from behind some pumpkins. I’m so thrilled for the autumn season and always look … Continue reading "Pumpkin Season" The…
The Pen Addict ·

Karatis A5 Soft Cover Notebook Review

(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky . And her latest book, The Atropine Tree , is now available!) I will…
The Well-Appointed Desk: Paper Review ·

Link Love: Map It!

This week was a very cartographical week. I found so many posts about maps. In an age when we interact with maps via our phones, car screens and such, that actually creating maps seems novel and a…
Parka Blogs ·

Artist Review: Asus ProArt PZ14 tablet with ASUS Pen 3

Artist Review: Asus ProArt PZ14 tablet with ASUS Pen 3 Review unit on loan from ASUS Singapore The ASUS ProArt PZ14 is a powerful Windows tablet with a 14-inch OLED display with pen support that was…
Jackson's Art Blog: Six New Daniel Smith Watercolours ·

Jackson’s Art Prompts Course: Light, Tone, and Value

The impulse to make art is integral to the human experience, yet even the most seasoned artists can find themselves […] The post Jackson’s Art Prompts Course: Light, Tone, and Value appeared first on…
The Pen Addict ·

St. Jude Milestone Giveaways Wrap-Up

We raised over $23,000 for my Relay for St. Jude 2026 Fundraiser , which is completely amazing. This is a huge thanks to you, the Pen Addict community, and also all of the makers and manufacturers…
The Well-Appointed Desk: Paper Review ·

Modifying Your Inks: Kakimori Pearlescent Solution

If you’re like me, you have a LOT of inks. Like, so many inks that sometimes I think I need to declare a moratorium against acquiring more. So when I was browsing at JetPens several weeks ago and…
Jackson's Art Blog: Six New Daniel Smith Watercolours ·

Inside the Sketchbook of Isla Jones

Working in drawing, painting, and printmaking, Isla Jones’ work depicts imagined landscapes and dreamlike scenarios. She explores themes including folklore, […] The post Inside the Sketchbook of Isla…
The Pen Addict ·

2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner and Ocean Blue Cover Giveaw

While I may not Hobonichi SZN myself, I always get excited to Hobonichi SZN for you! I have a planner and cover pairing for one winner this week, which includes the 2027 Hobonichi Techo A6 Planner…
The Well-Appointed Desk: Paper Review ·

Ditch the Hotel Key Card. Start Using a Washi Wallet!

Over the last couple years, I’ve been using hotel key cards to wrap washi tape around to make it more portable and less bulky. But then Kaleidocraft Prints stepped in with their Washi Wallet ($20)…
Jackson's Art Blog: Six New Daniel Smith Watercolours ·

Gabrijela Bulatović: The Light That Accompanies Me

Gabrijela Bulatović won the Relief Print Award in Jackson’s Art Prize this year with her work Good Morning, Good Afternoon […] The post Gabrijela Bulatović: The Light That Accompanies Me appeared…
The Pen Addict ·

Thank You St. Jude, and Thank YOU!

It has been another epic fundraising year for Relay’s September campaign for Childhood Cancer Awareness. I am just back from Memphis, where we hosted our 12-hour Podcastathon , live from the studio…
The Well-Appointed Desk: Paper Review ·

Ink Preview: Penulitmate Inks

I met Titanium, the maker behind Penultimate Inks at the Dallas Pen Show and felt like kindred spirits. I was so excited to see the selection of unique ink colors all named after D&D characters like…
On the forums
What country has the highest standards towards art?
r/ArtistLounge · 9 · 12 Art History & Travel 🗺️
Storks greeting 41x31 cm watercolor
r/Watercolor · 113 · 5
I hate how I paint grass
r/Gouache · 48 · 14
15 y/o, what to improve on fundemental wise?
r/printmaking · 41 · 10 question
Like if you recognize this dude
r/drawing · 179 · 32 graphite
What am i doing wrong
r/learnart · 8 · 6 Painting
how do you pick what to draw when you're not doing a challenge
r/ArtistLounge · 16 · 25 Goals & Motivation :KirbyStar:
First Roman Szmal quick painting done! Some more thoughts too...
r/Watercolor · 46 · 5
Kitty OC 2026 stippling art EerieElseWhere
r/Gouache · 14 · 3
Block Print I made of a little creature :)
r/printmaking · 68 · 3 fabric
I drew Gengar as a soulslike boss
r/drawing · 405 · 39 digital
Been doing three value studies, any tips?
r/learnart · 110 · 6 Digital
Looking for Something for a 7 Year Old - Whats Something You Wish You Started as a Kid?
r/ArtistLounge · 20 · 63 Learning Resources For Artists 🔎
Self portrait in the mirror
r/Watercolor · 98 · 10
First attempt on a larger canvas
r/Gouache · 20 · 3
'Clasp', linocut 40cm x 30cm
r/printmaking · 347 · 24 relief/woodcut/lino
Gandalf vs Balrog, my second LOTR drawing
r/drawing · 975 · 37 ink
My first attempt to get more confident with line work and long strokes
r/learnart · 36 · 4
How do you juggle art with your day job?
r/ArtistLounge · 48 · 47 Art Studios, Workstations & Lifestyle
J. C. Leyendecker’s style in watercolor
r/Watercolor · 394 · 15
Pastel tones foggy landscape, would need some critic
r/Gouache · 10 · 3
I started drawing horses for the first time 1.5 year ago
r/drawing · 608 · 33 showcase
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