Diminished Sanity Moleskine: December 2012

the moleskine

First let me say I have used the Moleskine product for some time now, but was always looking for an alternate product. So far, I have not found one.

A good story will sell a product and Moleskine weaves a great story. J. Peterman is another good example of stories selling products. I bought a hat one time from Peterman. Still regret the purchase, but the story was great. The hat didn't look as good on me as the story and illustration led me to believe.

Having said all of that, I'm not trying to sell you a Moleskine. Buy what you like and buy what works for you. What I am saying, is that I like the Moleskine and it works for my purposes. A small bound sketchbook with decent paper. It is really good for pencil and pen & ink. Watercolor can be challenging, but not overwhelming. Clearly not as good as a watercolor block, but I can't seem to get a watercolor block in my pocket. So there is a tradeoff.

For me I use Pitt Artists pens, a Lamy fountain pen with Noodlers Ink and pencils. Again watercolors are a challenge, but I use a Sakura Koi field watercolor set.

If you would like to post a page from your Moleskine or other pocket sketch book, send it to me at diminishedsanity@gmail.com and I'll probably post it. I don't need a lot of profanity or any porn, but outside of that, I'm wide open.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Hospital Visit

Lying in a hospital bed presents you with a fair amount of time. So... while waiting I got out the Moleskine and drew a few things.

The nurse's computer cart in the corner.
Pen and ink.

A view of looking up at the ceiling.
Pencil

My water bottle. Pen and Ink

A view of my room.
Pencil.

Diminished Sanity Moleskine

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

CSX Train Engine 6359 in Lithonia, Georgia

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Decisions

My Stand Up Studio

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Hospital Visit