Illustration Studio: Inking Florals

Tools & Materials

Choosing art materials is a very personal decision. We all have our own sense of what feels right in terms of ink flow or how the brush holds water. I encourage you, both in your earliest days of creative discovery and as you continue in your artistic career, to explore different materials. The more comfortable you get with your chosen media and materials, the more predictable your work can become. And while that may be the desired outcome, it’s also fun to see what you can create with foreign materials. You never know; you may surprise yourself. There is a difference between having a specific artistic style and becoming predictable, and it’s a lot of fun to experiment and keep your creative mind fresh.

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