I use ink with pigments, or pigments with medium to lock them in. I also use pulverized glass, reflective beads, and shattered glass in medium.
I rarely use brushes except for touch-up; most of the work is applied with rags, pens, or sticks. I use a variety of tools—including rubber tools—to remove ink and pigments at times.
I like sculpting the ink and fluids into the place they rest for effect and application. I feel it creates a strong overall effect and translates what it is to be starving for food and tools.
The inks I use are high quality, as are the pigments and mediums. All finished pieces are varnished and UV-protected during the creative process and after completion.
The size of my ink pieces is 22″ × 28″. My paintings are much larger.
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