HB pencil and Pilot DR Lettering Pens sizes 10 and 20 on Daler-Rowney Bristol Board. Drawn on both sides in this age of austerity.
I used to draw everything on Schoellershammer two-sheet Bristol Board but just about the time I started to draw Slaine you couldn’t get in anymore, which is why Slaine was drawn on Arches Aquarelle 140lb Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper.
20 May 2012 at 11:56
I use Schoellershammer, it’s still available here.
Of course I have no idea how to get it in the UK, but it’s made in Germany, so theoretically the EU should be on your side here.
20 May 2012 at 12:39
Thanks, just checked it out. At £30.00 a pad (including postage) from Germany I’ll stick with the Daler-Rowney stuff. Besides, going into town to buy paper and that is one of the few times I get out of the house:)
20 May 2012 at 13:01
30 quid!?! Ouch! For that price you could drive to the factory, stock up and make a holiday of it.
I tend to buy 20 pads at a time, which lasts me years.
I bought a batch of Strathmore 500 series recently that’s just abysmal, it bleeds like crazy when using a G nib! I’ve had to start inking with markers just to get through the stuff. Then I’m stocking up on the Schoellers again.
20 May 2012 at 17:48
I’ve used Saunders Waterford 140ib hot pressed watercolour paper for 20 years now. I like it because it’s got a slight tooth and can take the assault of my eraser. Got a pad of the Daler Rowney you have – it’s nice for brushpen inking but cannot take too much erasure so I have to draw on layout paper then transfer onto it. I’ve been considering Strathmore but the price is prohibitive untried. Simon’s comment about Strath 500 has put me off a bit. Great drawings btw!
20 May 2012 at 22:07
Never used Bristol board in my life! Bit I always think the ink work looks amazing on it! I use any old crap I’m afraid, copier paper included! Oh for shame!
I was in NY a few years back and my mssus took me to a discount art store and they were selling bristol board pads for $3! I bought a couple – they’re still untouched!
One day dudes, one day!
Lovin’ the drawings here. Especailly the mad ol’ fella with the hatchet!
20 May 2012 at 23:09
How do you transfer??..Brilliant drawings as usual Mike. Love this blog!!
21 May 2012 at 07:00
Transfer?
21 May 2012 at 09:29
I’m wondering if he means my comment? if so the answer is graphite paper. :)
21 May 2012 at 09:39
You’re probably right, but for a minute there I was hoping we had a three-way conversation on the go with none of us sure what we’re talking about.
Maybe another time.