I hope it's okay to reply to an old thread - new to the forum here so let me know what's what if I do something wrong!
I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself as a newbie newbie and say YES my house is a mess and my hands are covered with ink and now there are sheets of paper with ink drying on them everywhere. If it gets set down, it's liable to be covered with a sheet of drying paper. Meals are becoming simpler because there is writing practice to do and we're exploring the intriguing depths of the freezer and pantry because I don't want to take time out to go to the store.
I don't know what I'm doing and every couple days I have readjusted my materials and setup to the new tips I keep finding on here. I started with a straight pen holder, then switched to an oblique. I was sitting with a pad on my lap and now I've dug out the old lightbox from my husband's slideshow days. I'm using my fountain pen ink while waiting for my new ink and nibs and a better holder to arrive in the mail. I filed a complaint to one company and the USPS last week because the tracking said a package was delivered and I assured them it was NOT - only to step out onto my porch later and find the box there by the door. (I apologized to everyone!
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Ellen, your work is beautiful! I'll be sharing my work on the forum too, when I've moved beyond lines and curves and the minuscule - Looking forward to getting to know you all.
