Ink & Charcoal

I didn’t know what india ink was until college, when someone had mentioned they tattooed themselves with it. Years later I now have those stick and poke tattoos too. I use the ink for its intended purpose as well, painting with washes or using it to make bold lines. I didn’t experience charcoal until college as well. I love that your body becomes a part of the process of charcoal, with darkened fingers and smudges on my face.