the ink lines.

Before applying ink on top.

Where the artist applies the ink first.

It’s a matter of preference, of course, so why don’t you try experimenting with these methods. Then pick the way you prefer to do it after that. You could do something that you’ve already done like painting a flower, then outlining it with ink, and then maybe add a little more paint where you want a more intense color. I’d love to see how they turn out!

Or try drawing something that’s reflective like ceramic or glass that have definite shapes you can render, then adding the paint to show the reflected objects.

I always love your experiments of what you find interesting.

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Looks like I'll have to make a trek to the art store. Oh darn!

It’s like being in a candy store for a kid!

Hold back the "drooling"! 😄

The watercolor. The important part is make sure you are using indelible (permanent, not water soluble) ink. I've used Higgins ink in the past:

https://www.dickblick.com/products/higgins-waterproof-black-ink/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=21115-2003&gclid=CjwKCAjwgr6TBhAGEiwA3aVuId3dFCeKDWb785MZhhecsIEWKSn_3IpPhE4rvBvgBlTT04L6--XcJBoCgN4QAvD_BwE

Hope this helps!

As opposed to the ones you have to fill with ink.

I bought a set of these for my granddaughter, who is into fashion illustration:

https://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-fineliner/

and she loves them.

Also, sharpies extra fine work:

https://www.dickblick.com/products/sharpie-ultra-fine-point-marker/

Any opinions on this?

after that add the watercolors.

(a very long time ago)