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Oct 24, 2020Nov 7, 2020Michael Carty

Sketchtober FOUR (Where Rodin meets Batman)

The fourth weekly set of pics from Sketchtober, my October daily drawing challenge, featuring mogs and rockers, Dark Knights and noted sculptors.

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Oct 17, 2020Nov 7, 2020Michael Carty

Sketchtober THREE (Morticia, Oscar, Dracula!)

The third weekly set of pics from my October daily drawing challenge, taking in Morticia Addams, Oscar Wilde, Count Dracula and some rather lovely flowers.

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Oct 3, 2020Nov 7, 2020Michael Carty

Sketchtober ONE (Life’s a bony cabaret!)

Welcome to Sketchtober! I’m doing a brand-new ink drawing for every day of October 2020. This first round-up of my daily Sketchulence finds Mr Skeleton channelling Liza in a rather fabulous manner.

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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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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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Oct 6, 2018Nov 9, 2018Michael Carty

My #Inktober2018 (1): Ink and incapability

#Inktober2018 is upon us! I’m rounding up all my latest #Inktober pictures via weekly blog posts. This first week’s post, takes in rabbits, fish and a rather determined phoenix.

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Oct 7, 2017Michael Carty

My #Inktober symphony

I thought I’d give #Inktober a go this year. I used to draw all the time when I was young. But I fell badly out of the habit a long time ago. This past year, I’ve been trying to get back into the drawing habit. “Anyone can do Inktober, just pick up a pen and […]

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