Do you love art, stationery and fountain pens too?
I’m Julia van der Wyk, and I absolutely love art and making. Here on this blog I explore projects, process and beloved supplies. If you enjoy the content, do sign up for the Artwork Atrium newsletter and get updates on my adventures and access to new content.
Thanks to all who attended my classes at the SF Pen Show this year!
It was a lovely show and I hope to see you again in the pen community.
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I am excited to be offering two classes for 2024:
- Inkwash Workshop, a hands on introduction to painting with ink
- Method to Madness, a discussion on systems and methodology relating to stationery, and finding uses for ALL our fun stuff
Sign up for either class directly on the Artwork Atrium website.
Thank you, and I hope to see you at the show!
Artist Julia van der Wyk, with two of her favorite art supplies: paintbrush and pencil
About Me
I attached to pen and ink media early on in life, becoming enamored of Pelikan drawing inks in grade school (the Pelican logo! the umlauts!) and the world of dip calligraphy nibs and the Speedball lettering handbook.
My university degree is from UCSC in Fine Art Printmaking and Painting. During that time I took a class in chinese calligraphy from calligraphy master Wang Dongling which brought back my original love of brush and ink, and has influenced my approach to art and making since.
In 2011 I started to participate in the fountain pen community, largely online. In 2015 I attended my first pen show, where I was able to meet Internet friends, proprietors and makers in person. I am very pleased to offer a class in ink wash painting to my beloved fountain pen community. My hope is that this content will enhance and complement the show experience, and bring the joy of brush and ink to all who attend. More information about the show can be found at https://www.sfpenshow.com/ . I look forward to seeing you there!