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"Ink Leaves"
Ink
I did this little sketch while out hiking in the Fall with a class I was teaching. I stood in front of the leaves as they hung on the tree and sketched directly with my ink. I used loose brown ink with a dip nib ink pen, not a permanent ink marker. Then I was able to use a watercolor brush quickly before it dried too much, to make the washes. I like the spontaneous feel of drawing something that is blowing in the wind while you try to draw, and while standing and juggling a sketchbook, ink bottle, water bottle, pen and brush! (Not all at the same time mind you!)