Pen and Ink Series #22: Emergency, LA, 2025
Never a dull moment.
Tag Archives: line drawing
Pen and Ink Series #21: Animacules, LA, 2025
I got a thicker pen point. I like it.
Pen and Ink Series #20: Phases, LA, 2025
.I am attracted to the curved line. In this case I made it directional by affixing on it, a head and a tail. An object group is shadowed on the plane. One might say that the inhabitants of the plane (the Flatlanders) only see the collection as dark and light areas on their realm. Meanwhile, […]
Pen and Ink Series #19: Interlocking ‘C’s, LA, 2025
When I was studying neuroanatomy, I saw a cross section of the hippocampus, where it interfaced with the cerebral cortex. In a flat cross section, it looked like a pair of interlocking ‘C’s. This is how the gray matter connects to the rest of the brain.
Pen and Ink Series #18: Almost Interlocking Planes, LA, 2025
There are more possibilities to explore with this theme. I look forward to trying them out.
Pen and Ink Series #17: Ribbons, LA, 2025
I’ve been experimenting with line drawings of twisted ribbons. This is one of my compositions.
Pen and Ink Series #16: Line Drawing Portrait, LA, 2025
This is a simplification of the grayscale portrait from yesterday.
Pen and Ink Series #14: Curves and Grids, LA, 2025
I began with a grid at the bottom and a spiral at the top. The curved line divided the page. I was inspired by some of the designs in Jean Miro’s work, and sketched the wavy lines in the upper portion of the composition. I could have continued, but I have learned not to overwork […]
Pen and Ink Series #13: Impact, LA, 2025
I fell on my hip a couple of weeks ago (I’m ok now). My leg turned colors down to my knee.
Pen and Ink Series #12: Opposing Forces, LA, 2025
I like to start at the top of the page, drawing my line in a curve toward the bottom. The rest of the process is a matter of balance.
