Antique Pen & Ink Blotter, Glass Pens etc...

When folks share, "They don't make it like they use to..."

It is true with many art tools.

I'm very thankful for acid free papers and the longevity they promise~

Museum glass that protects valuable art and prints~

I'm thankful they left the minerals in paints... I promise not to eat mine.

I love hand-worked.

As much as I try to jump into the interesting & exciting tech world~

My heart returns to simple.

A young student looked at me and asked~

"Aren't you afraid of being left behind?"

Nope.

I love what I do.

Everyday I strive to improve my unique skills~

Try to share a little more of my heart in my work~

Heart.

Unique.

There are many artists in the world...

I admire the ones that search their own hearts and render unique.

These little glass gems are fun!

Metal tips have their own look~

When you find the perfect angle, point side etc.~ these pens dance!

Looking through antique/vintage ephemera can be daunting & dusty.

The finds are rewarding!

Old lesson pages are great tools!

Perhaps flourishes and scrolling were the Zentangle of our past?

I love watching people sketch, doodle, zentangle, pattern etc.

One of the most important things I try to teach my students...

Loosen up.

Let go of your wrist~

Let your hand move with your mind.

Hope your weekend is filled with creative!