What I learned over Inktober 2020

 I posted on Facebook that this years Inktober had been the most beneficial to me artistically.  I've spent the last two years jumping from digital platform to digital platform.  Going back to pencil, ink and watercolors was such a huge help.  I went back to my ipad and picked up the stylus and it felt amazing.  It's like going old school for a bit sharpened my pencil to a nice fine point.  I think my style got a little more defined.

Here's a few things from Inktober with some commentary.  

I evidently like to draw things on a flat plain when sketching.  I don't find I have this problem when I'm drawing digitally.  With pencil however I am much more comfortable on a level plain.

I like watercolors that layer very well.  I know some don't, I don't like those.  Gotta be able to put layer over layer.  I'll be getting watercolor specific paper next year also.  The Mixed Media paper was a bit of a mix for me.  Easy on the inking but much harder to control the color.

Make sure your things work together.  I used a pen that pretty much dissolved when introduced to water.  It made getting color on this one pretty hard.  You can see it on the bottom of the side window where it blew out.  Also the exhaust wasn't suppose to be as dark as it turned out.  That was all a result of the pen bleeding so badly.  I only used the pen on this one drawing and only cause I hadn't used it before and wanted to try it out.  Big mistake.

The problem with the Samsung Tab.

What's the major problem with the Samsung tab 4?  It's Samsung's in ability to make the button on the side of the stylus shut off.  I always hit the damn button on the stylus....always.  I'm also working on the brushes in Sketchbook to try and mimic those in Procreate.  Procreate just seems so easy to create a decent stroke.  I'm forcing myself to use the Samsung Tab 4 to make sure I'm not being unfair in my drawing assessment.  

 Samsung, give me the ability to shut the damn button off.  Please.

Inktober 2020 1-8

Well here's my Inktober so far.  I've returned to pencil, ink and watercolor after doing inktober digitally for two years.  So far I've learned a ton.  I can't believe what returning to good old school ways has taught me so far.  I really do need to get back to basics more often.  I wanted a cohesive group that had the same style and look.  So far bar one I think I'm doing that.  The "Wisp" was a little different then the others.  That's the scooter a few pics down.  Really enjoying how things are turning out.

 

Zeroack and all that he is.

 I'm gonna change the format on Zeroack here.  I'm guessing there's not a lot of readers anymore, but I need a place to vent, puke ideas, do some reviews, post artwork, etc..  Lately I've found myself wanting to document my Stylus obsession.  My journey among the stylus trees.  Throw out my knowledge and see if anyone bites.  I thought about going the youtube route.  Still might.  This is easier and much quicker for me however.  Guess we'll see if anyone still reads, or if they just wanna watch there content.

Well there ya go.  Your up to date.

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Big ouch.

So I was helping a friend get the motor out of a FJ80 the other day.  The engine was going to be given to me for free.  It had some issues but I was gonna strip it down and see what I could do to resurrect it.  Have a back up for my FJ.  So we worked all morning and we were just about to a point where we were going to stop.  I was working on the top bolt of a transfer case.  Pulling down on a wrench when it came loose and split my lip.  It split my lip good.  No teeth, No nose...just lip.  Ben ran me to the ER and I texted Jen that I was headed there.  10 stitches later I was out the door.  My free engine, wasn't so free anymore.

IT LIVES! part 2

Well I've pieced it back together.  I need to find a decent used seat to put on it.  Maybe another used Brooks or some such saddle.  The tires I bought cheap work great and they fit!  I think I may need to adjust the v-brakes a bit.  I think they are rubbing in some spots.  I need to true the wheels.  The rear has a pretty decent wobble in it.  Need to add some sealant to the tubes.  Other then that it's road worthy...top tube shifters and all.

It LIVES!!! well sorta.....

Little update on the old Bridgestone.  I thought it might be nice to have a bike I could lock up outside.  I know this concept is very foriegn to me.  I usually...almost always take my bikes in doors with me.  I've reused almost all the parts.  Adjusting the V-Brakes was a little tricky but I think what I've done will work.  They might need some fine tuning.  Re-hung the 105 Shimano rear derailleur.  Cleaned it up a bit.  Put a nice prologo saddle on top of the seat post that came with the bike.  Added some mustache bars and funky older brake levers that I had sitting around.  I have a more better front derailleur coming in the mail, as well as some funky grey camo bar tape.  I need a set of tires and have been looking at different gravel tires.  I haven't found a set that fits into my budget yet.  Which is CHEAP!  I found some Continental Speed King's used on ebay but I think the seller wanted a bit to much for them.  I really wish I could find some 700c Knards.  Something will turn up I'm sure.  I might get some foamy grips also, haven't made up my mind yet.  If it turns out to be a decent roller I might strip the paint off of her and clear coat it.  IF it's a good roller.