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#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Pixie. You might think you were seeing pixies if you saw a flock of these guys. #Inktober prompt: Fairy. Did you know the fairy penguin (aka Blue or Little Blue penguin) is the smallest of the penguin species? Usually under a foot tall, they only weigh 2-3 lbs. They are dark gray to pale blue with eyes that range from silvery to blue. Why don’t we hear about…

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Stone. #Inktober prompt: Gargoyle Did you know that while Gargoyles are symbols of guardianship, originally they were used mostly as rain gutters to protect buildings from water erosion. Hahnemühle Cold Press Watercolor postcard Zebra Zensations Technical Pen Supervision Watercolors Image inspiration – photo by Mike Bosch on Unsplash. October Doodlewash…

The Eye is for Insect

#doodlewashMarch2022: Insect. Did you know that horseflies, of all things, are noted for their beautiful eyes?  The color patterns are created not by pigments but by light-refraction. Hahnemühle Cold Press Harmony watercolor paper Zebra Pen Technical PenDaniel Smith WatercolorPixabay reference photo courtesy of Jackdrafahl. March Doodlewash prompts Tools: To find a list of dealers, who carry…

#doodlewashFebruary2022 Prompt: Whiskers. That wouldn’t be a bad name for a dog of this breed. Did you know that the Deutsch-Drahthaar is a hunting dog established in Germany during the 19th century? The German Wirehaired Pointer comes from the same bloodline, but many consider them different breeds because the breed registry has different requirements. Hahnemühle cold pressed watercolor…

Did you know that penguins ‘kiss’ by pecking or rubbing each others beaks, often banging their heads together at the same time? This is called a headbanging kiss. Pixabay reference by fungaifoto at Pixabay. Pen-Zebra Zensations Technical PenPaint-Arteza GouachePaper: Hahnemühle Cold-Pressed Watercolor PostcardBrushes: Etchr Gouache brushes Tools: To find a list of dealers, who carry…

Making No Bones About It

#DoodlewashOctober2021: Bones. #Inktober2021 prompt: Extinct. I stink – close enough for me! Did you know the saying ‘make no bones about it’ comes from 15th century England, meaning something is stated simply so there is no mistake about it? It references the fact that if there are no bones in your soup, it is easy to swallow. Paper: Hahnemühle Grey BookZebra Sarasa Grand Gel penPentel Milky…

#DoodlewashSeptember2022 prompt: Cat. Did you know the cheetah, fastest animal in the world, is only active about 12% of their day? And those speedy sprints usually only last about 30 seconds! They much prefer to sneak up and surprise their prey. Hahnemühle Cold Press Watercolor Postcard Zebra Zensation Technical Pen Aquafine Watercolor Reference Photo by AnnyksPhotography at…

#DoodlewashSeptember2022 prompt: Bicycle. Did you know that in 1817, Baron Karl von Drais invented the first version of a bicycle, known as the velocipede (among many other names), and people pushed their feet against the ground to get around on it? Many inventors improved on the design until the 1890’s when the design of the bicycle finally resembles what we have today. Hahnemühle Cold Press…