This week Art Supply Posse had a bit of a technical hiccup and had to re-record episode 16. So this is Episode 16, take two. We discuss the difference between lettering, calligraphy and typography and then I stick a nib in my mouth. The things I do for art. Also Heather goes up north and…
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News: Podcast Update & Dallas Pen Show
I’ve got two pieces of news to share. First, there was a podcast snafu last night when we recorded Art Supply Posse. As a result, we are having to re-record the whole show again tonight. So, Episode 16 will not be posting until late on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Sorry for the delay. As Heather said…
Link Love: Who Do You Ink You Are
Pens: Video: Hero 100 Classic (via The Pen Habit) Pilot Parallel Modified Naifu Folded Nib (via Gourmet Pens) First Look: BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto (via Pen Addict) BN Works BNdot Ballpoint Pen Review (via Pens! Paper! Pencils!) Video: Tactile Turn Slider and Glider Bolt Action Pens (via Clicky Post) Montblanc Heritage Rouge & Noir Fountain Pens…
Ink Review: Robert Oster Torquay
I confess I had to look up what exactly Torquay was in the dictionary and it turns out to be the name of a resort town in Devon, England, considered to the English Rivera. Its also the name of strip of coastline in Victoria, Australia, home to Bells Beach where iconic surf brands like Quicksilver…
Ask The Desk: Random Questions & Follow-Up
On my review of the Leuchtturm 1917 Sketchbook Teresa asked: Did you test it on copic markers? If so, did they bleed? How did the paper hold up? Teresa’s question was quite timely. I had just started experimenting the day before she asked with my Copic Sketch markers and I just happened to test the colors…
Stylish Saturday: Paper Gods
I have been a lifelong Duran Duran fan and I don’t just listened to the albums they released back in the 80s. This is a band that was not just a one-hit wonder pop band. They’ve managed to maintain their lust for a pop life for decades and have continually evolved their pop sound in…
Art of the Day: Ruby Taylor
I couldn’t resist sharing this office supply themed art by UK-based artist Ruby Taylor. I love her art. She does a lot of work for the magazine Flow from the Netherlands and there’s a darling video on her About page which makes me like her even more.