To Go Again

I'm at the end of yet another sketchpad! An interesting pattern has emerged. I meant to learn mixed media techniques, such as layering colored pencils over watercolors or alcohol markers for texture. However, as it turns out, I've been liking my base drawings a bit too much... and I almost never want to add something more on top of it for fear of ruining what I have. Perhaps it's time for me to learn how to scan properly? I've also found my preferences in regards to toolings. Ruined a couple brushes with my coarse technique and preferences for textured paper, but I also discovered some that could stay sharp despite. I must say initially cold press paper was a bit hard to get used to, but now I prize the beautiful very-much-analogue-feel it imparts. Fountain pen inks in waterbrushes works beautifully and makes sketching such a joy. I'm tempted to get another refillable brushpen(s?) so I could dedicate a couple for my favorite inks. However, I decide against this for now... because I…