Thanks Charlie. The link tree in my bio will get you to my online store where I sell my work. It's in need of an update for sure and this exact piece isn't in there but if you're interested shoot me a DM.

Abstract pen plot with overlapping linework in various colors creating a moire effect

Abstract pen plot with overlapping linework in various colors creating a moire effect

Abstract pen plot with overlapping linework in various colors creating a moire effect

Set of 7 fountain pens and inks

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Wanted to test out a new ink lineup and pulled out this file from a few months back. I had only run it previously with gel pens and I like it much better with the fountain pen inks. There's a spot where the lines end before the overlap that pools up ink and creates a great drop shadow.

Abstract print with red, gold, blue, and black gel pen line with white silkcreened ink lines on top creating a moire effect

Abstract print with red, gold, blue, and black gel pen line with light yellow silkcreened ink lines on top creating a moire effect

Abstract print with red, gold, blue, and black gel pen line with yellow silkcreened ink lines on top creating a moire effect

Pens and inks used to create abstract print with red, gold, blue, and black gel pen line with silkcreened ink lines on top creating a moire effect

April '26 subscriber sets
Here's some close ups of 3 of the 48 prints that went into the the 4 second animation loop in my previous post. They are now all split up and off to various parts of the globe.

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Created this 4 second loop out of a set of 48 prints. Silkscreened ink over plotted gel pen linework. It's crazy how much work goes into such a short length product.

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Abstract paper sculpture in both completed and flattened compostion

Abstract paper sculpture in both completed and flattened compostion

Abstract paper sculptures in both completed and flattened compostion with the pens used to produce them

Abstract paper sculpture assembly instructions

March '26 Prints

This month's set will require a little DIY help from my Patreon subscribers unless they just want to enjoy the prints flattened. I hope that the time spent assembling will provide them with some personal connection to the pieces.

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Thanks Laura 🙏

Thanks Fritz!

Some assembly required for next month's print set.

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Thanks Nicole. Yeah she always has to get involved 🐱

Plot and fold, round 3. Getting the hang of how to carry the pattern across the shapes. At least with straight lines only for now 🙂

Flattened view of 3D paper sculpture with red lines

3d paper sculpture where 4 red lines maintain their straight appearance while traveling over the folded shapes

Latest test piece

3D folded paper shapes in a plus shaped layout. Shapes are colored with various ink lines.

Process photo of 3D paper shapes in flat and folded phase

Scalpel and paper with pencil drawn shapes for folding

Doing some experiments with plotting and folding. Starting with some simple shapes, looking forward to working these into a larger scale.

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Whoa, that takes me back. Good choice.

Collection of fountain pen and silkscreen inks

The materials

Set of abstract prints with silkscreened red and black inks and various fountain pen ink colored line work

Abstract print with silkscreened red and black inks and various fountain pen ink colored line work

Abstract print with silkscreened red and black inks and various fountain pen ink colored line work

Abstract print with silkscreened red and black inks and various fountain pen ink colored line work

Feb. '26 print set

Adding silkscreening into the toolbox has been on my list for a while but the process of burning screens has always been a hurdle with the home studio setup. Using heat transfer vinyl in lieu of emulsion really makes it much more accessible.

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Thanks!

Abstract pen plotted red and blue ink line pattern

Folded paper with abstract red and blue line pattern. Paper is folded with 3 vertical pleats.

Detail of abstract pen plotted piece with 3 vertical pleats

Abstract pen plotted pieces with yellow, red, blue, and black inks. Pattern is randomized through the heavy texture of folds in the paper.

I've done smaller pieces with folds in the process but these are my first larger pieces. The simplest move is to fold, flatten the paper back out, and allow the texture to impact the plot.

Ink on folded 18"x24" watercolor paper

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Thanks Nicole 🙏

Assortment of fountain pens and bottled inks used in recent print set.

Hey Neil, pic is all the materials I used for these, B-sky has a 4 picaximum. I'd recommend the DeArtamentis for a good CMYK combo. I have their 'fuscia' that I use for the 'M' part
Yellow = DeAtramentis Yellow
Red = Noodler's Fox Red
Blue = DeAtramentis Cyan
Black = Platinum Carbon Black

Set of 3 abstract pen plotted prints made with yellow, red, blue, and black inks with white block printed top layer.

Abstract pen plotted print made with yellow, red, blue, and black inks with white block printed top layer.

Abstract pen plotted print made with yellow, red, blue, and black inks with white block printed top layer.

Abstract pen plotted print made with yellow, red, blue, and black inks with white block printed top layer.

First print set of '26.
I haven't worked with fountain pens in a while as I've been enjoying working with Signo gel pens. In 2025 I learned a lot about tone creation via line spacing so excited to see what is possible with the large variety of fountain pen inks.
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Set of 9 abstract designs made with overlapping red, yellow, blue and black inks.

Proof sheet #2 for the January print set. Switching to broad nib fountain pens allows me to significantly scale up my usual spacing. The dye-based inks really saturate the paper too. Enjoying these.

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Scaling up to 18"x24" plots has been a challenge. Here's a quick look at all the prints I've made in the 2 months since I got my Bantam Tools ArtFrame. Still not ready for 24"x36" yet. 😄

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Flyer for anti-ICE art show at Discodelic Records in San Francisco

Show flyer

Plus shaped abstract design plotted with overlapping Bic pens to create a moire effect

Plus shaped abstract design plotted with overlapping Bic pens to create a moire effect

Plus shaped abstract design plotted with overlapping Bic pens to create a moire effect

Plus shaped abstract design plotted with overlapping Bic pens to create a moire effect

'Positive'

Plotted 4 different color schemes of this piece. All done with Bic pens on paper. Pieces are mounted in some simple wood frames and will be available on 12/19 at a show at Discodelic Records in SF to benefit anti-ICE efforts. Flyer in comments.

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That's OK, neither are their trains

Abstract pen plotted print with overlapping rectangles in blue and green tones

Abstract pen plotted print with overlapping rectangles in blue and red tones

Abstract pen plotted print with overlapping liness in blue and red tones

Stack of 3 abstract pen plotted prints made with overlapping lines of ballpoint ink

December '25 print set

I've been admiring the amazing tones that @lb-allix.bsky.social gets out Bic pens. Turns out they make more colors than black and blue these days and they still get that amazing sheen when you pack the ink in.

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I prefer the Italian star Pro Valone

Like she said, it's the only way to be sure

Abstract pen plotted print in plus sign composition. Overlapping lines create a moire pattern of soft warm tones

Collection of colored Bic pens

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Picked up some Bic Cristal pens, really like the softer tones they create. Need to increase the pressure a bit as it took multiple passes to get down the amount of ink I wanted but they are nice to work with.

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I set up a new file but stopped short of plotting it. Guess I gotta give the people what they want 😂.