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Sep 14, 2019Nov 10, 2019Michael Carty

My #Inktober training montage

A selection of #Sketchulence from recent weeks, as I gear up for this year’s #Inktober challenge.

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Jul 27, 2019Jul 27, 2019Michael Carty

Kirsten Shiel interview: A little smattering of doodles

An interview with Kirsten Shiel – a phenomenal Dublin-based artist, art director and illustrator.

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Jul 13, 2019Nov 5, 2022Michael Carty

Walk out a different person

When was the moment your life changed? If you open your senses to them, moments of synchronicity can usher in profound change, or simply render the present moment magical.

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Jun 22, 2019Michael Carty

Éilis McDonough interview: Drawing with an adventurous spirit

An interview with Éilis McDonough – a fantastic artist operating out of lovely Portland, Oregon.

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Jun 15, 2019Michael Carty

Olivia Kemp interview: Building worlds and imaginary places

I am delighted to host an interview with Olivia Kemp – an artist who creates mesmerising, intricate worlds in pen and ink.

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May 25, 2019Michael Carty

The Skeleton Collection: My debut postcard set!

I am delighted to announce the launch of my debut Skeleton postcard collection: A set of three pictures of Mr Skeleton living his best #SkeleLife, available to buy right now!

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May 18, 2019Aug 6, 2019Michael Carty

Art mystery: Mr Pringle’s sea change?

Gentle reader, might I beg a moment of your time to help with an artistic mystery? I cannot figure out the artist or context of a 1943 sketch I bought at a flea market!

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Apr 20, 2019Michael Carty

Nicola Budd (Howell Illustration) interview: Art inspired by nature and sustainable living

Nicola Budd is the excellent artist behind Howell Illustration,  which “is all about pen and ink art, inspired by nature and slow, simple, sustainable living.” I am honoured to host this interview with Nicola about her art and her commitment to sustainability.

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Dec 21, 2018Jan 18, 2019Michael Carty

Peacock #Sketchulence synchronicity

A short post about an odd moment of peacock-related #Sketchulence synchronicity (featuring the amazing artwork of @PoonamMunshi).

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Nov 3, 2018Dec 21, 2018Michael Carty

Look for what you love (My #Inktober2018 V)

#Inktober2018 is over. I have absolutely loved it! Duncan Hannah. Here’s my fifth and final set of #Inktober doodlings, featuring John Lennon, shadows, a bigshot pigeon and a 60s mod girl.

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