Bargue Exercises - an ongoing experience

[Allan Rahbek]

Ngaire,

I have made a "Ps." to my first post ( with the drawings ), have a look.

This first drawing is made with a combination of reed pen and brush and bistre.
The lower drawing is only brush and bistre.

I would say that these drawings are impossible to copy without using the same tools and talent that he had.

But it does

[Ngaire Winwood]

Pat, thanks for sharing also, that's what is good about this forum, we all grow together.

Allan, your copywork is gorgeous and sensitive. Are reed pens available generally or is it homemade?

I have come to a halt with my exercises for a week or so as I am shifting house once again. I have been asked to move out as the owners want to reclaim it for their use. It is a nuisance all round and costly. I am half way through Plate 2 at present.

[Ngaire Winwood]

Allan, I forgort to mention that 'A Woman Sleeping' is my all time favourite drawing, it certainly is an exquisite masterpeice and it is by my favourite draughtsman, Rembrandt. Thanks for sharing.

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Ngaire Winwood

Are reed pens available generally or is it homemade?.

It is homemade. Reeds grow in marshy areas all over the world and certainly in Holland.

Use a sharp knife and point the reed like an old time feather pen. Remember to split it from the pointed end. The pointed end can be different sizes, like 1 - 3 mm wide.

Best, Allan

[Ngaire Winwood]

Thanks Allan, I thought so, I have never seen one. I am wondering if I used bamboo would it do the same trick?

[Allan Rahbek]

Ngaire,
I made one for you.

Allan

[Ngaire Winwood]

Thanks Allan for taking the time to make and post photos of a reed pen, I will have to find a swamp and try it myself. Would brown ink do instead to use? Do you have any original drawings using this method?

[Ngaire Winwood]

Allan, I forgot to ask you to translate the words for me. Is it a how-to?