Alan A
@adarmstrong.bsky.social
Posting practice drawings with pen and ink.
Zinnia #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #flowers #zinnias #garden #gardening
Drew a picture of a California Giant Zinnia that we grew in our front yard last year. These were big bright pink flowers with yellow florets in the center, that bloomed in the fall. Drawn using a Hunt 512.
Drew a picture of a California Giant Zinnia that we grew in our front yard last year. These were big bright pink flowers with yellow florets in the center, that bloomed in the fall. Drawn using a Hunt 512.
February 2, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Zinnia #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #flowers #zinnias #garden #gardening
Drew a picture of a California Giant Zinnia that we grew in our front yard last year. These were big bright pink flowers with yellow florets in the center, that bloomed in the fall. Drawn using a Hunt 512.
Drew a picture of a California Giant Zinnia that we grew in our front yard last year. These were big bright pink flowers with yellow florets in the center, that bloomed in the fall. Drawn using a Hunt 512.
Goldfish #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #fish #goldfish #pencil #sketch
Today I drew a fancy goldfish. I left the pencil sketching in, almost didn’t want to ink it I liked the sketch so much. Very happy with the result. This was drawn on blue paper but the camera corrects it to look white.
Today I drew a fancy goldfish. I left the pencil sketching in, almost didn’t want to ink it I liked the sketch so much. Very happy with the result. This was drawn on blue paper but the camera corrects it to look white.
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Champagne #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #glass #bottle #texture #celebration
I have drawn a picture every day this month and I hope to keep the streak going. To celebrate I drew a picture of a champagne bottle, it’s still unopened, for now.
I have drawn a picture every day this month and I hope to keep the streak going. To celebrate I drew a picture of a champagne bottle, it’s still unopened, for now.
February 1, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Champagne #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #glass #bottle #texture #celebration
I have drawn a picture every day this month and I hope to keep the streak going. To celebrate I drew a picture of a champagne bottle, it’s still unopened, for now.
I have drawn a picture every day this month and I hope to keep the streak going. To celebrate I drew a picture of a champagne bottle, it’s still unopened, for now.
Snow on Tree #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #plants #snow #trees
Drew a tree in the snow, inspired by a cool tree in our front yard. The tree’s branches take some cool angles and the snow was sticking to it beautifully. Tried to do a bit of perspective with branches reaching to the viewer.
Drew a tree in the snow, inspired by a cool tree in our front yard. The tree’s branches take some cool angles and the snow was sticking to it beautifully. Tried to do a bit of perspective with branches reaching to the viewer.
January 29, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Reposted by Alan A
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Black Cat #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #cat #animals
Drew a picture of a cat that is black with a white belly. Wanted to practice drawing dark fur, something that I don’t do well yet. This cat was licking a goldendoodle on the back of a couch by a window, might finish drawing the scene later.
Drew a picture of a cat that is black with a white belly. Wanted to practice drawing dark fur, something that I don’t do well yet. This cat was licking a goldendoodle on the back of a couch by a window, might finish drawing the scene later.
January 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Betta Fish #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #fish #betta #fightingfish
Had a lot of fun drawing this betta fish. One of the most enjoyable drawings of fish I have done, even with lots of lines and scale patterns. Practice drawing flowers definitely helped with this one.
Had a lot of fun drawing this betta fish. One of the most enjoyable drawings of fish I have done, even with lots of lines and scale patterns. Practice drawing flowers definitely helped with this one.
January 26, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Betta Fish #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #fish #betta #fightingfish
Had a lot of fun drawing this betta fish. One of the most enjoyable drawings of fish I have done, even with lots of lines and scale patterns. Practice drawing flowers definitely helped with this one.
Had a lot of fun drawing this betta fish. One of the most enjoyable drawings of fish I have done, even with lots of lines and scale patterns. Practice drawing flowers definitely helped with this one.
Archival Ink #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #dippen #glass
I drew a picture of a bottle of waterproof, archival ink. Today we witnessed murder and the attempted coverup by our federal government again, those actions can never be undone we cannot let them attempt to erase them either.
I drew a picture of a bottle of waterproof, archival ink. Today we witnessed murder and the attempted coverup by our federal government again, those actions can never be undone we cannot let them attempt to erase them either.
January 25, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Monstera deliciosa #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #plants #botany #monstera
Got a monstera plant at Costco last year, it was labeled as a Thai Constellation, it’s growing nicely near an east facing window. I drew the second newest leaf, it had some cool coloration and fenestrations.
Got a monstera plant at Costco last year, it was labeled as a Thai Constellation, it’s growing nicely near an east facing window. I drew the second newest leaf, it had some cool coloration and fenestrations.
January 20, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Dip Pen #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #dippen
Drew a picture of my Tachikawa dip pen (mine has a pink grip) with a Zebra G nib, sketched in pencil and then inked using the dip pen. I usually do my daily drawing with pencils and microns but had fun getting this out to draw with.
Drew a picture of my Tachikawa dip pen (mine has a pink grip) with a Zebra G nib, sketched in pencil and then inked using the dip pen. I usually do my daily drawing with pencils and microns but had fun getting this out to draw with.
January 18, 2026 at 1:59 AM
California Poppy #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #flowers #poppy #garden #gardening
I think this is the smallest scale drawing of flowers I have done.
I think this is the smallest scale drawing of flowers I have done.
January 13, 2026 at 1:22 AM
California Poppy #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #flowers #poppy #garden #gardening
I think this is the smallest scale drawing of flowers I have done.
I think this is the smallest scale drawing of flowers I have done.
Pencil #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #stationary
Drew a picture of a Pigma Micron 005 pen. I usually use bigger tips than this, but have been using the 005 size more often.
Drew a picture of a Pigma Micron 005 pen. I usually use bigger tips than this, but have been using the 005 size more often.
January 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Pencil #art #drawing #ink #pen #penandink #stationary
Drew a picture of a Pigma Micron 005 pen. I usually use bigger tips than this, but have been using the 005 size more often.
Drew a picture of a Pigma Micron 005 pen. I usually use bigger tips than this, but have been using the 005 size more often.