Salmonella's Art Blog

What is says on the tin. This is Salmonella's art blog. Will respond to Fish/Sal/Ella/GlubGlubGlub Heart pumps 74% coffee and 26% oxygen. Thanks for stopping by, and have a lovely day! OuO)/)<3 .ig-b- { display: inline-block; } .ig-b- img { visibility: hidden; } .ig-b-:hover { background-position: 0 -60px; } .ig-b-:active { background-position: 0 -120px; } .ig-b-48 { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: url(//badges.instagram.com/static/images/ig-badge-sprite-48.png) no-repeat 0 0; } @media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (min--moz-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (-o-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2 / 1), only screen and (min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (min-resolution: 192dpi), only screen and (min-resolution: 2dppx) { .ig-b-48 { background-image: url(//badges.instagram.com/static/images/[email protected]); background-size: 60px 178px; } } ADVICE COLUMN (AND TUTORIALS) FOUNTAIN PEN TALK (AND ADVICE)

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Hi Fish, I was wondering if you were going to sell prints or booklets anymore. I've checked your srotenvy (?) multiple times and I see that there isn't anything there anymore. I don't live anywhere near Sacramento or California for the SacAnime, so I was wondering! Sorry if this feels pressuring, I just really really love your work! Thank you for all you put into them!! Wishing you the bestest best this year and always!!

Hello!Fish’s store will be reopened in mid-January with all-new merch! UvU)9

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Hi Fish! Hope you are doing well?! I've been using sakurai koi watercolours and reeves watercolours ever since and wanted to try something new? Do you have ne that you will recommend? Also have you ever tried any medium other than watercolours? Like goauche for instance. Did you enjoy working with them? Thanks in advance!!!

Prima Confections Tropicals and White Nights St Petersburg ( ﾉ^ω^)ﾉﾟ

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hi! i know you answered an ask similar to this somewhat recently, but i wanted to ask again. is it ok if i use your yuri on ice art for a header? all credit will of course go to you. thank you!

Yep, go for it!

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Do fish do comissions?

Commissions are currently unavailable; sorry Anon!

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Happy birthday fish!! love u lots and i hope u have a great day, u deserve it!! <3 thank u for sharing ur beautiful art with us

Thank you so much Anon! Fish wishes you a wonderful holiday season as well!

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Hi Fish! I was reading through your FP advice and saw the one where the anon mentioned loaning out their pens. I have always been told that part of the appeal of fountain pens is that after some use, the nibs begin to attune to the user! That makes me think it might not be a good idea to share one's pens (especially if you use the nice delicate nibs that Fish-Senpai does). Have you ever had a pen change on you, or is this just a myth? Thank you for all the beautiful art and have a very nice day!

Hello! 

While it was true in the past, modern fountain pen nibs are made with stainless steel, so the chances of them wearing down (and attuning to the user’s writing style) is very slim. It might still be true with gold nibs since they are softer, but other wise, your nibs still probably last you a life time. The danger of loaning out pens is actually the other person. 

Ballpoint pens are made in a way that requires the user to press harder to dispense ink on the paper, thus, overtime, conditioned writers to press harder and harder on their pens. Fountain pens uses liquid ink, thus requiring no pressure to dispense ink onto the page. Pressing too hard actually springs the nib tines and damages it, creating ink flow issues. If the writer is aware of this and uses the pen properly, you can rest assured that no wear-and-tear will come to your nib!

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Nov2015 - Dec2016 Only ever drew this kid like twice and both times were for @kuroohina lolol

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tools spread - fall-winter 2016꜀( ˊ̠˂˃ˋ̠ )꜆ 

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Happy birthday Yuuri!! (੭ˊ͈ ꒵ˋ͈)੭̸*✧⁺˚

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hi I was wondering if it would be okay to use your art as avatars or headers

Sure, just make sure to credit back to fish, okay? OuO

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Heart mouth

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Cute katsudon-chan is good katsudon-chan

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Uh. He looks cool sometimes when he's not highkey Thirsty™

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✨ About to steal your attention, your man, your dog, your flowers, yo u r