Tamar the dancer. Dip pen, August 2026.

@TheArtisticPoledancer@pixelfed.social

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11 Comments

nalinna@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2d (3 replies)

This is beautiful; absolutely love the highlights!

case_when@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2d

Thank you! I'm always surprised by what a big impact even a little highlight can have.

jlow@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 2d (1 reply)

Seconded! Amazing piece, thanks for sharing, op!

case_when@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2d

My pleasure, as always!

panda_abyss@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2d (4 replies)

What do you use for the white pen? Is that an acrylic marker pen?

You are is so good!

case_when@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2d (3 replies)

Thank you so much! This is all dip pen. I use Winsor & Newton ink for both black and white.

panda_abyss@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 2d

Love it!

I recently bought coloured paper to make a one off sign and my pens really popped, but they’re shiny white which is is own effect. I’ve been very into them for a couple of weeks now

I might have to buy some more inks and a dip pen. I currently only own race car green and brushes… so not ideal, but that white looks so good I might have to go shopping

takeheart@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2d (1 reply)

I guess you mean this stuff?:

Is the white ink completely opaque? I usually use chalk markers for white highlights on fine liner and ink art but they don't completely cover dark areas. That can lead to interesting optical mixes in itself but I wouldn't mind having an option that just overwrites with pure white.

case_when@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2d

This is what I use: link.

It's a really strong white. I've had to dilute it a bit with water to get it to behave with the dip pen, but I'm really happy with it.

acockworkorange@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 2d (1 reply)

Holy moly, this is awesome!

case_when@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2d

Thank you! I had a fantastic reference photo to work from, this lady is extraordinary.