Folded pen trees (demo video)

 Back in July, when I did my Paper & Ink Arts takeover on IG, I was asked to do a demo video for my abstract Cmas tree done with my Ruling Writer ( https://foldedpenfan.blogspot.com/2021/11/another-cmas-tree.html )

So, I made this video, using my Horizon folded pen instead (from P&I):

Fill with ink, and just move the pen back and forth, making longer strokes, as you go down the page.

Although a different tool, you still get the same effect. And as always, the rougher the paper, the more splatters.

(Dr. Martin's Bombay India ink)

Did this tree last year with same supplies. Wish I had taken a before pic and scanned in.

Similar tree but with watercolor ink. (made as a Cmas Thank You. Name on env. done using Crayola marker)

Here is an updated one I made this year, using my RW. Used this as an insert for env. below:

And here is one using metallic ink. (made a few years ago, but then finished last year and made into a card)

And, just for fun, here are a few new abstract trees, done with brush markers. Same idea, just different tools and results:

old Zig/Marvy brush marker for an env.

Card & env. set with same marker as above. (Best to use a marker for this watercolor paper set anyway, as whenever I try using ink of any kind, it bleeds/feathers. Strathmore wc card & env. set from Dick Blick)

Zig Fudebiyori metallic brush marker on black env. (Name was done with a Crayola gel maker)

Close up.

Same metallic maker, just diff. paper. Funny how it shows up differently/more vibrant on diff. paper! (Handmade gift tag. I slacked on the lettering -- blech!) -- when will I learn to slow down??!!??

Cannot remember what marker I used for this (and I just created it!)

I tried using a Crayola gel maker for her name, but the white didn't show up, so I had to go over it with another.

Test pieces:

Zig Metallic brush marker. Love it, but as you can see, done on scratch paper.

Another brush marker on scrap paper.

Another marker tree (Crayola gel). Done Summer 2021 for my IG "12 Days of Cmas in July".

OLD tree (from early 2000's!) done with Crayola maker. (3d puff paint for red dots)

And lastly, One done this summer using a Wink of Stella brush glitter pen.