Good old pen and ink.
I had not used a quill pen for decades, since art school, but the very fine line and skerchy noise when I drew got me there!!! I also found using white paint with the brush gave me a lot of definition. This hair clip, with shellac and a bit of putty to conceal the means of attaching the clip, is the winner
It is a bit over 4" wide and I used a touch of oil paint, to stain the nose and eyes. That is the novelty to this technique. I foresaw toning the surface for many other pieces, for emphasis and local color.
This piece, which was from a random piece of gourd, became a stand alone piece of art, using pen. It is about 8" across.
closer
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