Ballpoint Pen Art
I now remember why I cannot get bored, I will always look for something to do.
I get restless.
And getting stuck at home all the time is not helping at all. I really don’t feel comfortable about the idea of getting out of the house for now. I’ve tried twice, but I end up wanting to go home right away. Such a waste of time, energy, and money.
One day I caught myself with a pen in my hand.
Found a note pad, and started illustrating thoughts in my head. Now you may ask, why use a pen to draw? Because I don’t have a pencil here at home.
Ballpoint pen art is quite challenging.
You end up making sure that you don’t make mistakes. And if you do, you would have to find ways to turn it around or cover it up. There are no erasures here. I have no way of erasing ink. It makes you feel restricted.
And so I started practicing images which I thought were pretty simple to do. Though I did not get exactly what I had in mind (simple huh), but somehow close.
I am on my healing process, so I guess, you can say that this is part of my therapy. I’ve opted for a more peaceful life. I should have done this earlier on. Come to think of it, I was an introvert and a home buddy. Having a lot of friends in my younger years has pushed me to be the opposite. Without anyone telling me to go out and about, I would have most likely just stayed at home.
And then I finally thought of doing a portrait.
And yes, I did a portrait of myself. A narcissistic move? No. Haha! I was thinking that if it does not end well, at least, it’s just my face. I would not be offending anyone. But, I guess, I did a good enough job here.
I even tried writing Japanese characters. How bored am I getting now? Haha!
Without my addiction to Facebook, I feel like I am exploring more things. I’m studying more topics, including but not limited to Human Resource functions and practices. And learning more productive skills. I like this path of Learning and Development better. And so, I will continue practicing ballpoint pen art. Hoping that I can present better artworks sooner or later. As they say, practice makes perfect.
I wonder what my next skill-sets exploration will be. Can you make a guess?
I love doing a lot of things too so I’m always busy. Your artworks are amazing. I love drawing with a ball point pen, too. I make handmade worksheets for my son.
Thank you! I’m still a beginner at this. I hope to learn more techniques. I also hope that I can see some of your works. Your son is so blessed to have you! 🙂
Interesting creations, thank you for presenting them to us. Sometimes you start drawing something, but then something else comes up. And your self-portrait is fantastic!
Nina
I agree with the rush of thoughts while in the process of drawing a vision. And I am very elated with your thoughts on my self-portrait! Thank you!
I am really impressed by what has been created by the simple ball point pen.
Thank you! I will continue practicing some more techniques.
Great art works! I wish I have the talent like yours.
My eldest is somewhat into drawings to and calligraphy.. She’ll love this works of yours!
Thank you very much! 🖤
You did well there. Drawing is very therapeutic. I used to draw in pen years ago. Not done it in ages.
I hope you’ll do it again. 🖤
All of your ballpoint artworks look amazing and it’s good to have something you like to do. I like to do journaling in my free time as well.
Thank you! It’s nice to do or make something productive in our free time.
This is quite wintering I must say. It’s amazing how many things we aren’t aware we can do until we try. Great job!
I agree. Thank you!
I love your pen art! I paint like 3 yo girl. I hope Ill find way to create something interesting with my hands in future.
You will! You just have to discover it. 🖤
oh wow!!! All of this with just a ball point pen!!! Amazing!!! Please don’t stop creating awesome art.
Thank you! Mosaics next! Just kidding. 🙂
Amazing creations, you are very artistic! I love that self portait of yours.
Thank you! I wanna do more.
You’re right about no eraser. It makes it more challenging, but you did a really good job.
Thank you! 🖤
This is such an interesting post. Really cool artwork. You are talented! Keep at it and good luck.
Thank you so much. Still a newbie at it.
This reminds me a lot of my daughter, she will draw with almost anything that’s within reach, pens, pencils, markers, paint pens, etc. She enjoys art so much and I’m so glad that I encouraged her from the age on 1 onwards.
Way to go, Momma! 🖤 I also plan to make art with other tools next.
Oh wow check you out with the drawings. I always find that putting pen to paper is a great way to offset some steam for sure x
Yes 🖤
All of those artworks looks amazing and I like doing art and painting whenever I’m restless.
Thank you! 🖤
Interesting works of art! You are talented indeed! Thank you for presenting them to us.
Thank you! I still want to do more. 🖤
You are an artist. Love your japanese handwriting
Thank you! Still need to practice. 🖤
beautiful! I have never thought ball point pen can produce good results
I was surprised, too. It was difficult at first, until I got the hang of it. I want to learn more techniques.
I can’t wait to see you sharing more of it! you are making art more accessible on a way
Will do my very best on the next ones.
Wow! These are nice! Yes, ballpoint pen art is not easy thus, being able to do something like this is fascinating. Love the portrait that you made. 🙂
Thank you! 🖤
Like you I rarely get bored. THere is always something to do. I love your self portrait!!! Great way to get creative.
Thank you! 🖤
wow interesting technique to learn.Thanks for sharing with us.
Hey! You got some skills there! Your hands are amazing!
Thanks a lot! I still need to practice. 🖤