Mixed Media Artists - Fountain Pen Usages ✍️

Are fountain pens scary? 😅 They used to terrify me — until I learned how easy (and FUN!) they actually are! Today I’m sharing everything you need to know to fall in love with these classic tools — without any stress. 💖 🖊️ From cheap beginner pens to refillable ones, nib sizes, ink refills, converters, paper choices, brushes, and even fountain pen alternatives, this video covers it ALL! 👇 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why fountain pens scared me 😱 02:00 – The best beginner fountain pens (cheap & easy!) 05:30 – Real fountain pens: nibs, refills, converters 08:00 – How to fill a converter (2 easy ways!) 11:00 – How to use inks + my antique bottle collection 🧴 14:00 – Water-soluble inks & color fun 24:00 – Paper talk: Hot press vs cold press vs rough 📄 30:00 – How to use water brushes (and how wet is too wet) 💦 36:00 – Brush alternatives if you hate water brushes 43:00 – My top fountain pen alternatives (gel pens, felt tips, markers) 55:00 – Sneak peek: upcoming Pet Royal Portraits 👑🐾 56:00 – Book love + Amazon review shout-out 💕 🎨 Products mentioned (this video is NOT sponsored. I wrote the book and illustrated the book shown and own all of these products, and all were purchased with my own money): 📚🎃 31 Days of Baby Boos & Spooky Dudes https://amzn.to/4oGsJsq 🖌️ Lamy Safari pen https://amzn.to/4oGOZ5x 🖌️ Lamy Safari pen refills assorted colors https://amzn.to/43Fz7b8 🖌️ Lamy Safari Converter Cartridges https://amzn.to/47uLsAo 🖌️ Zebra fountain pens https://amzn.to/47e2KTs 🖌️ Pentel water brushes https://amzn.to/48S8ymQ 🖌️ Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes available at https://www.polinabright.com/karencam... and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order 🖌️ 9" x 12" Hot press paper - 50 Sheets https://amzn.to/4npE7Ys 🖌️ 8" x 10 " Hot press paper - 12 Sheets https://amzn.to/47jmUKg 🖌️ Felt Tip Pens in fun Colors https://amzn.to/4nwYBij 🖌️ Elegant Writer pen (with the cool ink inside) https://amzn.to/4hucxIi 🖌️ Pentel EnerGel pens - 12 pack https://amzn.to/433MhPb 🖌️Tombow, Faber-Castell, and Ohuhu water-based markers ✨ Join the Fun Fab Drawing Club, Mixed Media Society, or Celtic Collective before prices increase Nov 1! 👉 https://AwesomeArtSchool.mykajabi.com... #karencampbellartist #mixedmediaart #mixedmedia Music by Epidemic Sound Disclaimer: This video description box contains affiliate links, and I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. With that said, I only promote products that I’ve made with my own two hands, or bought with my own money, and genuinely and whole-heartedly believe in. Who the heck am I? Hi! I'm Karen Campbell! I believe artists aren't BORN with talent, they're MADE. Since founding Awesome Art School in 2016 I've poured my heart into teaching people how to create AMAZING mixed media art through EASY mixed media art tutorials and online art courses. On my channel you'll find TONS of mixed media inspiration, info about which mixed media art supplies are worth your time & money, PLUS whimsical girl art tutorials to help you create art you never dreamed was possible, and will be PROUD to share with family & friends! 📚 I'm also the author of 26 art books https://www.amazon.com/author/karenca... 🖌️ Founder of https://awesomeartschool.com 🔥 Connect with me across all social media platforms @karencampbellartist 🎥 Learn to Draw with me too at    / karencampbelldraws