After seeing many eagles on vacation in Canada, thought I would try the older live lesson. I did use a dip pen for the entire eagle - wanted to use the new nibs I had purchased in Canada. I did make a couple messes - forgot about how long it takes for the ink to draw! But overall pleased with my 2 hours of art this afternoon.
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Amazing June! I love it! It inspires me to learn more about ink techniques.
Brenda
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Nice job June!
Ink is one of my favorite mediums! Especially in color.
Teri
You did so good! The one thing I’m very hesitant to try is a dipping pen. I’ve used and have lots of micron pens and brush pens for zentangle and faux calligraphy. I tried and tried practicing the basic strokes of hand lettering and calligraphy with all kinds of brush pens but gave up since I was so inconsistent with the brush strokes that I did faux calligraphy instead, never bothering to get a dipping pen. I will eventually get one to at least try once…
In the meantime I will use my brush pens when a lesson requires a nib pen and just enjoy seeing all the good work posted here!
This is great. I love the way you did the eye and beak. I love it.
Hi June -
Can’t believe you did this in just 2 hours. Well done.
Terri Robichon
Thanks Brenda! I go back and forth on whether pen or colored pencils are my favorite!
Thanks Teri - I love ink. I need to get brave and start playing with some of the colored inks I have.
Meme5 - thanks! I LOVE dip pens. If you have never tried, you should. Most art stores have some you can try out and see how they work. I agree with Matt - something satisfying about hearing the scratching noise as you draw.
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Denise - Thanks! But all because of Matt’s excellent instructions
Terri,
Thanks! It was a pretty quick one. There were just two sessions in the live lesson.
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June,
I need to get brave and start using my nib pens to do drawings with the colored ink! lol!
Teri
I have nibs and colored inks, but not sure where to start! At the beginning, I guess. 
My experimentation has been less than gratifying.
Brenda
just keep trying - I’m sure it is better than you think
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Brenda,
I also use detail brushes with colored inks like the birds I did on black paper.
You will figure it out you are a gifted artist.
Teri
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Thank you, Teri! You are so supportive and encouraging. 
Brenda
Practice, practice, practice! 
Brenda