more bamboo calligraphic pen drawings

bamboo calligraphic pen + photoshop. Was trying out creating the midtones in photoshop instead. It does simulate paint to a good degree i think.


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Emma Reynolds saidā€¦
I love the subtle textures and the powerful midtones you've created.
Do you make your own brushes in Photoshop?
Andrew Tan saidā€¦
I've only tried making brushes once or twice before. it can be quite fun. But I got these brushes with textures from a friend. the brushes only achieve this effect after i used "threshold" on them (to flatten the colour. makes it look more like a screen print). I've yet to experiment with this technique further.
Emma Reynolds saidā€¦
Heya Andrew, thank you for the interesting info! I've never heard of that threshold technique before, it certainly does create a great effect. Looking forward to seeing more!