Variegated Septet

[Bob in SF]

Variety remains the spice of life.

A dear friend (and long term patron) requested a polychromatic septet of stylus pens reflecting various techniques - I couldn't refuse; left to right:

Hand made paper, twice marbled
White enameled tube, twice marbled
Pastel drawing of a faux circuit board
Cubes in a resin matrix
Acrylic knife painting on brass tube
Mica cascade
Hand dyed silk wrap

I've posted about the various techniques in previous threads.

Happy Thursday to all - Bob

 

[thewishman]

What a nice variety! Your friend hit the jackpot!

I tried, but just couldn't pick a favorite.

 

[KenV]

Super Neat!!!!

 

[magpens]

Cool !!!! ..... Nice work, Bob !!!!!

 

[firewhatfire]

I will springboard off of 1 of your ideas to one of my own. cant imagine how I never done one in the past as it seems such a simple thing to do.

The mind is an amazing place when you open it to new thoughts.

 

[LouCee]

Nice!

 

[TattooedTurner]

Those are all so beautiful it's impossible to pick a favorite! I'd say the cubes... or maybe the knife painting... or faux circuit board... or...

I'd hate to be the guy in the booth next to yours at a pen show.

 

[Bob in SF]

Many thanks for the kind comments!

Fun weekend ahead - refining some sand marbling techniques - some surfer buddies have expressed interest, so I'll pursue it - here's the first run of Ocean Beach, SF tubes:

I'll post the method after I get a little farther along.

Should work out OK so long as the Chordettes are at my side:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUgsbKisp8

Warm regards to all, and have a great weekend - Bob

 

[SpecialV4213]

Wow


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[ajollydds]

Amazing craftsmanship. If I ever need surgery, I know who to find.

Thanks for sharing your special talents, and being humble enough to share your process.

 

[DJBPenmaker]

Amazing!

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[Bob in SF]

Heartfelt thanks for kind comments, Michael, Ankur, and Derek!

Ankur - I continue to work and teach a full schedule - surprising to realize that many doctors are unaware that the word doctor has an identical etymology in 3 languages, and means teacher in Medieval French and Latin and Middle English. Always glad to teach anything that might shed a little light.

Happy Sunday to all - Bob

 

[Racer3770]

These are awesome! You always leave me wondering where you get the ideas to try all these new techniques. It's taken me long enough to get decent at one thing haha!


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[OZturner]

WOW Bob, I think I have just awaken in "Haight Ashbury", sometime back in the 60's
Such Psychedelic Colours, and Random Designs, so Engrossing.
I look forward to Witnessing your Birth of the Sand Marbling, they also look Inspiringly Beautiful..
Truly Great Work my Friend.
Brian.

 

[Bob in SF]

Thanks, James and Brian!

Brian - thanks for the fun and colorful memory:
"I think I have just awaken in "Haight Ashbury"

James - I'm reluctant to consider where the ideas come from - too much self-reflection might staunch the flow. We've already paraphrased and answered Hamlet's dilemma - "To turn or not to turn?"

Stay tuned.

Warm regards, and fun ahead - Bob

 

[mecompco]

Bob, I am anxiously awaiting more info on sand marbling! Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Michael

 

[Woodchipper]

Yep, how about a tutorial on sand marbling?????

The Chordettes remind me of a time when music was simple and based on pure talent instead of the spectacular shows that accompany music and relies on $200K of electronics.

 

[Bob in SF]

Michael and John - Should have some more "lab time" to tweak and post the sand marbling method in the next week.

John - Yes, there were so many truly great and talented, simply produced musical groups long before overproduction and star making machines took over. I miss it - but I thank heaven for the kindred spirits who post the real stuff on Youtube for those of us of long memory.

Happy Wednesday - Bob