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The Fairy Penguin

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Pixie. You might think you were seeing pixies if you saw a flock of these guys. #Inktober prompt: Fairy. Did you know the fairy penguin (aka Blue or Little Blue penguin) is the smallest of the penguin species? Usually under a foot tall, they only weigh 2-3 lbs. They are dark gray to pale blue with eyes that range from silvery to blue. Why don’t we hear about…

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Gargoyle

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Stone. #Inktober prompt: Gargoyle Did you know that while Gargoyles are symbols of guardianship, originally they were used mostly as rain gutters to protect buildings from water erosion. Hahnemühle Cold Press Watercolor postcard Zebra Zensations Technical Pen Supervision Watercolors Image inspiration – photo by Mike Bosch on Unsplash. October Doodlewash…

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The Eye is for Insect

The Eye is for Insect

#doodlewashMarch2022: Insect. Did you know that horseflies, of all things, are noted for their beautiful eyes?  The color patterns are created not by pigments but by light-refraction. Hahnemühle Cold Press Harmony watercolor paper Zebra Pen Technical PenDaniel Smith WatercolorPixabay reference photo courtesy of Jackdrafahl. March Doodlewash prompts Tools: To find a list of dealers, who carry…

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The Deutsch-Drahthaar

#doodlewashFebruary2022 Prompt: Whiskers. That wouldn’t be a bad name for a dog of this breed. Did you know that the Deutsch-Drahthaar is a hunting dog established in Germany during the 19th century? The German Wirehaired Pointer comes from the same bloodline, but many consider them different breeds because the breed registry has different requirements. Hahnemühle cold pressed watercolor…

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Penguin Kisses

Did you know that penguins ‘kiss’ by pecking or rubbing each others beaks, often banging their heads together at the same time? This is called a headbanging kiss. Pixabay reference by fungaifoto at Pixabay. Pen-Zebra Zensations Technical PenPaint-Arteza GouachePaper: Hahnemühle Cold-Pressed Watercolor PostcardBrushes: Etchr Gouache brushes Tools: To find a list of dealers, who carry…

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Making No Bones About It

Making No Bones About It

#DoodlewashOctober2021: Bones. #Inktober2021 prompt: Extinct. I stink – close enough for me! Did you know the saying ‘make no bones about it’ comes from 15th century England, meaning something is stated simply so there is no mistake about it? It references the fact that if there are no bones in your soup, it is easy to swallow. Paper: Hahnemühle Grey BookZebra Sarasa Grand Gel penPentel Milky…

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The Unicorn Fish

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Nose. #inktober2022: Booger. Do fish have boogers? The burning question of the day! Who knows what the Unicorn Fish uses his nose for? Only the Unicorn Fish knows for sure — scientists are baffled. Hahnemühle Hot Press The Collection Watercolor paper Zebra Zensations Technical Pen ZenArt Nomad Watercolors Image inspiration – photo by sannebaan on…

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The Armadillo

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Armor. And who is armored? The … #Inktober prompt: Armadillo. Did you know that the humans and armadillos are the only species that can spread leprosy? Hahnemühle Hot Press The Collection Watercolor paper Zebra Zensations Technical Pen ZenArt Nomad Watercolors Image inspiration – photo by Suzanne D. Williams on Unsplash October Doodlewash prompts Tools: To…

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