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Jason inspired me to use pastelmat. I won't use anything else now. He's such a talented artist and generously shares his art experience and knowledge. I have learnt a lot from him.
This painting was the one that inspired me to paint not only this awesome reference but wildlife generally...pastelmat paper was a game changer too!! Thanks Jason 😊
First learned about pastelmat following Jason on his Patreon channel. Pastelmat is a superb surface for pastels and Jason Morgan is an exceptional instructor.
This ink has very little shimmer. It has some nice shading and a bit of a sheen from the gold, but very little shimmer. Also you wont get the shading quite like this unless you are using a hugely broad nib or a very good pen.
Nice looking :) Which pen would you recommend the most to use with this ink ? I see a Sailor Fude DE Mannen in your video. I also have one but didn't try shimmering inks with it. Maybe an opportunity to try :)
I haven't done calligraphy in ages, just getting back into it and found your channel! I've never seen a dip pen like the brass (?) one you used first. What type of pen is that? I love the huge range of thicknesses you get!! Thanks for the video!
I've read some reports that this ink is waterproof, and others indicate that it is water-resistant. Can you comment on the water-resistance of your inks? Also, is this a pigment-based ink (with gold flecks in it) or a dye-based ink?