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

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Crys

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

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Crys

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

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Crys

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

*Affiliate links. If you make a purchase after using starred links I get a small commission, and there’s no extra charge to you. Starred Art Supply links will direct you to Blick Art’s site, which I gain a small commission from.

Stock Images Portfolio Entry

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Crys

Stock Images and Assets

I sell stock images through Dreamstime, Shutterstock and a few other sites. I have a knack for tiled repeating images and artistic textures/backgrounds, so that’s where I’ve focused most of my attention. I do also sell a few photos but the textures are much more popular.

This is a sample of the type of images I sell:

White and Blue Parchment Paper Texture Background.