a few good markers

two of my favorite brands of markers:

Copic - quite pricey but worth the money - I get mine on sale at Hobby Lobby and when they have a coupon for 40% any one item, you can bet I will have a Copic marker in one hand and a coupon in the other

Staedtler - wonderfully fine .3mm tip in a rainbow of colors and in a nifty case that folds to stand up - again Hobby Lobby or Office Depot
 
The only thing I don't like about the Copic markers is that they bleed through and since my journals and sketchbooks have a big variety of paper, this happens quite a bit.  
 
Like on this page, on the bottom left the blue marker bled through but I use it as an opporunity to paste a drawing I made that was on a scrap paper when I didn't have my book with me.
 
Actually I have quite a bit of "floating" random doodles. I will spend an afternoon when no inspiration is to be found and glue them on the pages of the current journal.  
 

Comments

[Olivia]

Hi - I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. I have always loved making books, and altering something to give it a new artful life. I find your work very inspiring, so I keep coming back to see what new thing you've done!
Olivia
PS: May I add your blog to my blogroll on my sidebar?

[Joni]

I love to doodle too. Have you done zentangles?

[nelda ream]

I really like your use of the random doodles. Good idea. So glad to hear you're feeling better.

[PJ]

Sorry for the 2nd comment..I forgot to ask though..what kind of journals do you use? I like your markers, but I could imgaine the bleeding would be troublesome.

[PJ]

like seeing your doodles! YOU actually have times of no creativity? I'm dabbling at a small journal in my bag at work...kind of a nature journal of a sort. Trying to be still and really 'see' things. Getting frustrated though and not sure how to get over that...

[Peggy]

Pretty blue bird. We have loads of them around here. I like hearing about your favorite tools and getting a close up glimpse of your journal pages.

[Star]

Oh goodness! Thanks for a peek of what's on your art desk! Copics are are on my DREAM wish list and may be there forever. Do I spy a match box holder with pencils and a eraser in it!!? Great idea! I have one sitting in the kitchen with mateches and it just sits there, never gets used (I grab matches from a drawer because I forget the holder is sitting there). I do believe I'll add some art to it (mine is ugly)and move it to the art room, too!