We just got a couple new images from Christian Skagen’s “Horizontal Fields” series, which we blogged about last week (with my apologies for having flubbed the title; sorry — it’s “Horizontal Fields,” not “Horizontal Lines” as I first wrote).
Anyway, click through to see some pieces Christian made with J. Herbin Rose Tendresse and Bleu Azur and a Pelikan M250 EF:
Karen recently struck up a conversation with Norwegian artist Christian Skagen, who shared some of the vibrant ink-and-hot-pressed-paper drawings he’s been making for a series entitled “Horizontal Fields.” Here, for example, is a drawing Christian made with a Sailor Sapporo EF, 300gsm Arches HP, and J. Herbin’s Rose Tendresse:
Here are close-ups of the three works that are framed at the top of this post (be sure to click the image to see a larger version and appreciate the full intricacy and texture of the lines):
In honor of Bastille Day (July 14th) we are offering our wonderful Quo Vadis Blog readers the opportunity to sample any J. Herbin blue or red ink of your choice!
See all J. Herbin inks here.
Blue inks include:Â Bleu Azur, Bleu Pervenche, Bleu Myosotis, Eclat De Saphir, et Bleu Nuit.
Red inks include: Rouge Caroubier, Rouge Bourgogne, Rose Tendresse, Rose Cyclamen, Rouge Opera, et Rouille D’Ancre.
Please send us an message using the “Contact Us” form on the blog including your name, mailing address and your choice of ink.
Thank you for all your support. Have a great summer!
Here is the last batch of J. Herbin green and orange ink reviews from our St. Patrick’s Day offer! Our deepest thanks and appreciation to all the reviewers for their comments and their time. The artwork and penmanship are a delight to see.  Thank you - all – very much.   
Gentian from Drawing with a Squirrel reviewed Diabolo Menthe, Orange Indien and Vert Reseda.
Daniel from Passion du jour reviewed Vert Empire and Orange Indien.
Seth from Good Pens reviewed Vert Olive.
Stephanie from Spiritual Evolution of the Bean reviewed Diabolo Menthe and Vert Reseda.
Jason from Unposted reviewed Vert Pre.
Kim from Prosaic Paradise reviewed Lierre Sauvage.
John from blog.mignault.net reviewed Vert Empire and Vert Olive on The Fountain Pen Network.
Carys from All the Colors of the Carys reviewed Vert Pre and Orange Indien.
Margana from Inkophile reviewed Vert Reseda.
Beth from BTI Books reviewed Vert Reseda.
Eric from Mon Bon Voyage reviewed Vert Reseda.
Kooky Chick from Potentially Percipicacious reviewed Lierre Sauvage.
and Stephanie from Paper and Pens reviewed Vert Empire.
I just wanted to let all the volunteer J. Herbin ink testers know I will be sending each of you a J. Herbin fountain pen ink chart along with your bottle of green or orange ink in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
For anyone who missed the February 19th offer to sample one of our green inks or Orange Indien it’s not too late to sign up!
