Kindig Reunion 2024 Shirts etc

Just put the finishing touches on a logo+merch package for the Kindig family reunion in July. I did this one for my parents, who are hosting, but I’m thinking about turning this into a contract design service bundle. All five items are here: https://crysodenkirkart.etsy.com/

Tree In Spring Ink Drawing Process Timelapse

A gnarled tree reaches to the sky, its first leaves wakening. Vines drape across the branches and flowers carpet the ground below. Drawn in India ink with watercolor wash on Bristol paper. 9″x12″.

Original drawing for sale: https://crysodenkirkart.etsy.com/listing/1704233578/tree-in-spring-original-ink-drawing-not
Prints: https://crysodenkirkart.etsy.com/listing/1705390148/tree-in-spring-ink-open-edition-print-on

MUSIC
Artlist*: https://artlist.io/referral/2823379/Crystal
Da Vinci, and Defiance
Two songs by Ardie Son https://ardiemusic.nl/
from his new album Oak Witness Child

MATERIALS
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink, Set of 12*: https://tinyurl.com/2d5yrmma
Paper: Bienfang Bristol vellum surface: https://tinyurl.com/bdz8ce9w

Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink 12 Bottle Set Review

Why didn’t I review these first? Join me taking a look at my workhorse medium – India Ink: Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink in a 12 color set. I forgot to mention in the video, these are technically made by a local company for me, and I always reach first to support local business if I can when I need anything.

Rating: 9/10 Sunflower Seeds

Original drawing for sale: https://crysodenkirkart.etsy.com/listing/1704233578/tree-in-spring-original-ink-drawing-not
Prints: https://crysodenkirkart.etsy.com/listing/1705390148/tree-in-spring-ink-open-edition-print-on

MATERIALS
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink, Set of 12: https://tinyurl.com/2d5yrmma

The paper I used: Bienfang Bristol vellum surface: https://tinyurl.com/bdz8ce9w

Is this Redbubble hardcover my new favorite art journal? Redbubble Hardcover Journal Review


I am both a seller and a user of art journals, so let’s take a look at the pros and cons of Redbubble’s hardcover journals.

Rating: 10/10 Sunflower Seeds (!!!)

MATERIALS
This journal on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/i/notebook/Forest-of-Auridon-Watercolor-Landscape-by-Aurhia/127101542.RXH2R

Sennelier Oil Pastels Starter Set Review

Sennelier Oil Pastels are top of the line, the pastel of choice for a stream of famous artists over the last century. But what does that mean in practical terms? What are they like to work with? Are they worth their cost?

Rating: 9/10 Sunflower Seeds

MATERIALS
Sennelier Oil Pastel Set, Starter Colors, Set of 12*: http://tinyurl.com/343zkunb
The paper I used: Sennelier Ingres 45lb Paper*: http://tinyurl.com/3wnd3c3r

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