inks Archives - Lizzie Harper

A Visit to Cranfield Paint Factory

Posted on 11th October 2024 in Illustration Equipment

Visting the Cranfield paint factory was an absolute treat – the perfect combination of being wowed by the manufacturing processes, and being taught an enormous amount about a subject that I was already fascinated by. My friend Lucy, founding member of AGNES, arranged the visit. AGNES encourages ecologically sustainable practise within the arts community. Lucy […] Read more

Equipment: Paints

Posted on 19th February 202119th March 2021 in Illustration Equipment, Illustration techniques

Equipment: Paints is another in my series about materials and equipment used for creating botanical and natural history illustrations. Check out my blogs on which watercolour paper to use, pencils and erasers, and a review of waterproof inks. Future blogs in this series will include one on my paintbrush of choice, one on science stuff […] Read more

Ladybug entomological illustration by Lizzie Harper

Equipment: How to Choose a Waterproof Pen and Ink for Watercolour

Posted on 23rd December 202023rd December 2020 in Illustration Equipment

Equipment: How to Choose a Waterproof Pen and Ink for Watercolour is a guest blog from KT of Goldspot pen shop. Ink and watercolour is a classic, intriguing combination that creates some really amazing effects when accomplished with the right tools. Black outlines define a beautiful watercolour painting that jumps off the page! Fig illustration […] Read more