Be they fabric or oil based, it’s official, I’m obsessed with paint pens. The possible applications for these snazzy little markers are truly endless (and SO not messy…big plus).
I first experimented with the oil based pens on wood, creating freestyle geometric patterns (yes I’m also obsessed with this pattern, I can’t help it. It’s so fun and nearly impossible to mess up). After playing around a bit I got the hang of these. I found that you have to shake and push down hard for a bit on an alternative surface to get the paint flowing in a consistent manner. Then when you notice it start to fade you’ll have to do this again. I was pretty happy with how my little experiment turned out and I’m thinking of making a few more as a set of coasters (which I will then seal and add little padded feet).
Once I got going with this little pen I couldn’t put it down. For my next project I covered a 12×12 boxed canvas in black acrylic paint. After letting it dry I jumped right in with the paint pen (making sure to prime the tip first). I was pretty happy with the ease of use. I missed the interesting line quality that an actual paint brush would give but with how fast it all came together I really can’t complain (I’m sure with practice one could become quite skilled with this medium). I like how it took on a chalk-on-chalkboard sort of look.
So now I have a new little bird for my wall which just might have to be the beginning of a mini-series for me. I’m thinking constellation charts, more birds, botanical diagrams…you name it.
okay…just might have to get some of these. I am a doodle queen.
ooo that does look fun and addictive. I might have to get my hands on some of those!
I love it! I’ve wondered how these paint pens would work – now I know that I need one! : )
great little blog!
dallas
http://dillydallas.blogspot.com
Love the pen and the illustration is amazing!
Thanks for sharing ~ Elizabeth
http://www.to-be-charmed.com
Oh no! I’m trying not to spend any money on anything due to an impending cross country move, and now you’ve twisted my arm! I must go out and get said paint pens and some new little canvases. What a sweet little idea!
I’ve fallen in love with you’re blog.
How creative you are.
I kind of envy you.
Enough said.
{♥Natali}
love these! i wonder how they would work on cork board (my current obsession).
how fantastic! have never heard of paint pens — your drawing is wonderful and constellation charts would be amazing — looking forward
beautiful illustration!!
love how this looks, particularly your white bird on black. very sharp. no pun intended.
So cool! I need to find something cool to use these on!
This is soo cool! Such a beautiful illustration!! 🙂
oh. so pretty… i think that i have to get some of these. 😉
have a great weekend.
xoxo,
raru