Đy MokomiDec 24, 2022
Jeff Palmer

Decided to prove to myself that I had truly resolved my Rotring Isograph plotting issues by plotting one of my more complex works with my 0.1mm pen.

This is two passes with De Atramentis document ink (that I had previously mixed) on 11”x15” Canson cold pressed watercolor paper.

I think it came out surprisingly well, and amazingly it required absolutely no micromanagement during the plot, which had been a previous issue. 🚀

Happy Holidays! 🎉

#PenPlotter #GenerativeArt

Dec 24, 2022 at 7:22pmWeb
Show threadJeff PalmerDec 24, 2022
Forgot to mention that the total plot time was about 12 hours.
Show threadNicolas LebrunDec 24, 2022
@jeffpalmer I don't know what the issue was but it definitely seems to be fixed on this one.
Show threadJeff PalmerDec 25, 2022
@nclslbrn Yes, thankfully. I used to have problems with the pens drying out mid plot and paper collecting on the nib causing ugly smearing. I think I’ve solved both of these issues with better/different ink and better quality paper. 🙏
Show threadIan Storm TaylorDec 25, 2022
@jeffpalmer what was the problematic ink? I was using the ink that came with an isograph kit and I haven’t gotten 0.1 to plot well yet. I’ll try upgrading paper next
Show threadJeff PalmerDec 25, 2022

@ian I used to have problems with the inks that I had picked up at a local art supply store, but in retrospect I think that ink had thicker pigment that tended to collect in the nib.

I’ve also used the Rotring ink and don’t remember having the same degree of problems, however. I am enjoying the cold pressed watercolor paper, but I do want to try Bristol paper again with this different ink. More to come!

Show threadIan Storm TaylorDec 25, 2022
@jeffpalmer ah interesting, I won’t blame it on the ink quite yet then 😅 Definitely keep posting about these process things! Love hearing people’s different plotting techniques
Show threadDonKarlssonSanDec 24, 2022
@jeffpalmer wow! 😍
Show threadWanda OliverDec 24, 2022
@jeffpalmer don’t even make me start coveting a plotter - there is no room in the inn for any more art equipment/supplies. 😂. Happy Holidays!
Show threadJeff PalmerDec 25, 2022

@WandaOliver I hear you! I’m constantly having to move my setup around the house based on whether my kids are home or we have folks visiting, etc.

They are a ton of fun, though! 🎉