Done is Better than...

Lately, I've been busy, busy creating for Nele (my snail mail pal in Belgium), and i love it!

Here is a piece where the layout could be used for so many quotes.

 (orig. inspo:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQjUClr1w-/?epik=dj0yJnU9Y1FsbTdvT25xNmpxN1hDa01wbnVnZkE0OUZpTjFnY1cmcD0wJm49TUt1ck9Db1RtWXdDRTQ5c1pjZ2NvQSZ0PUFBQUFBR1FNMk9j )

I'm sure there's an easier/better way to do this, but for now, here is my process:

Used a C nib for "Done" and "Than", and also lettered the rest on another sheet of paper, then used a white tracing sheet to transfer.

The outlining was tricky, as at first I tried a white gel pen. That didn't work (the textured paper didn't help), so then I tried a Posca pen, and that was too much, so I ended up with white ink. (I used a perm. black marker for the other). Wish I had just lettered in white, like the T's. (Sakura callig marker)

For "Perfect", I outlined with Bleed proof white, then filled in.

*I just got an idea for the R -- make 3d!

This ironically turned out rather "perfect" since it's so flawed. It's not too bad, except for the 2nd line, and my C is too long & thin. Am wondering if using masking fluid would be a better technique.