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@tommybrudzinski “TOMMY TRIES A DIP PEN” A bunch of very quick sketches of random stuff around me. I was experimenting with a dip prn and Indian ink in a MUJI sketchbook. I wad inspired to try this by the example of several illustrators that I admire. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #dippen #randomsubjects has#muji
@tommybrudzinski “A SHED:TWO WAYS” A couple of quick studies done from a random photograph. One done art othercwith a LAMY Safari fountain pen, the other with watercolor only. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #quicksketch #shedsketch
@tommybrudzinski “A SHED:TWO WAYS” A couple of quick studies done from a random photograph. One done art othercwith a LAMY Safari fountain pen, the other with watercolor only. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #quicksketch #shedsketch
@tommybrudzinski “THE LOBMOOSE” Rarely seem, and then only in the area of the Magicsl Archipelago. When species mingle ! Scribblesd with a PLATINUM Carbon fountain pen in an 11” x 24” STRATHMORE drawing pad. sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #lobmoose #whenspeciesmingle #platinumcarbonpen
@tommybrudzinski “A SIMPLE STUDY” A church somewhere. I don’t recall any details. This week’s THROWBACK THURSDAY from the archives is a monocolor study done over 25 years ago. Sketched quickly in watercolor in a 7” c 10.5”sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #monocolor #churchsketch #throwbackthursday
@tommybrudzinski “KIZ KULESI” aka “Maiden’s Tower”Quicly sketchesd for a VIRTUAL SKETCHWALK. A historic landmark at the entrance to the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul. Scribblesd with a MUJI fountain pen in a 6” x 8” MUJI sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #quicksketch #istanbul #muji
@tommybrudzinski “THE STUFF ON THE WALL” Visiting good friends. Plenty to draw in a place that’s like a whole-house “CABINET OF CURIOSITIES”Sketched very quickly with a MUJI fountain pen in a 6” x 8” MUJI sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #quicksketch #cabinetofcuriosities #muji
@tommybrudzinski “Lob-36” This week’s THROWBACK THURSDAY offering from the archives is my depiction of the lobster that thought he was a bomber! Yes, improbable but it happens! This also qualified in the SKUNKWORX category! #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #bomber #improbablobster #B-36
@tommybrudzinski “THE PEN-PAL GANG SPEAKS OUT” Drawn originally at the beginning of the first Reign of Terror. Sadly still applicable. Sketched with a LAMY Safari fountain pen in a 6” x 6” sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #penpalgang #shutup #shaddup
@tommybrudzinski “WATER SPRITZER” That’s what Goldie the Pig became when he found out where the bacon he just enjoyed came from ! DOODLEWASH April 2026 day 26 prompt. Drawn with a TEMU fountain pen with colored pencil added. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #goldiethepig #bacon #doodlewashapril2026
@tommybrudzinski “MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!” It’s THAT Star Wars day again, including on the Magic Archipelago where it’s also “LobStarWars Day”. Drawn with a MONT BLANC “Meistersrück” fountain pen. Colors and text added with Affinity software. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #starward #yoda #maythe4thbewithyou
@tommybrudzinski “CATALYSY” I mean “car-a-list!” Myresponse to that word is a prompt. #lobstartstudios @tom.brudzinski #catalyst #catalist #wordfun
@tommybrudzinski SHAPE & SHADOW” I tried the Second Friday “Drawing in the Galleries.” I chose a spot in the current “Precious” show and repeatedly sketched the interesy shape and shadows of a three dimensional wall mounted piece. #lobstartstudios @tom.brudzinski #portlandmuseumofart #drawinginthegalleries #precious
@tommybrudzinski “CRAYOLOBSTER” This week’s “Throwback Thursday” offering from my archives is also, clearly, a candidate for “SKUNKWORX.” Drawn with a PITT Artist pen with watercolor added with a water brush in a 6” x 6”’BEE PAPER COMPANY Miced Mecia sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #skunkworx #crayola
@tommybrudzinski “MARK MAKING @ M.A.D.E.”THE Thursday morning Sketchmob returned again to the coffee shop in Freeport, now called “MADE.”’Sketched stuff around me with a PLATINUM Carbon and a white oil pencil in a 9” x 12” BORDEN & RILEY #840 Kraft pad. sketchbook.#LobstArtstudios @tom.brudzinski #m.A.d.e.
@tommybrudzinski “PARK PASSERS-BY” sketched while seater on a Ventral Park bench. Drawn with. MIKI fountain peen in an A4 MIKI sketchpad. #lobstartstudios @tom.Brudzinski #centralpark #urbansketching
@tommybrudzinski “HAPPY EASTER” From my archives. One of the traditional symbols of this holiday is the basket of Easter bounty. Drawing with a la Safari fountain, pen, with watercolor added. Background and lettering provided with Photoshop. #LobstArtstudios @tom.brudzinski #easter #easterbasket
@tommybrudzinski “DOODLED ON DUTY” Scribbles to prime the pump while assisting in the “Sketch Something” area of the Pinecone Studio Open House. Done with a PENTEL “Tradio Stylo” pen. #lobstartstudios @tom.brudzinski #pineconestudiomaine #pineconestudio #penteltradiostylo
@tommybrudzinski “MORE x 5” Final 5 from Day 2. Done with a PLATINUM Carbon fountain pen in a 5” x 7” ring bound sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.brudzinski #oneweek100people2026 #5more #59-63
@tommybrudzinski “IT’S THAT DAY!” Happy PI DAY! From my archives (2012). Sketched with a.LAMY Safari fountain pen. Watercolor added with a brush and background color provided by Photoshop. #lobstartstudios @tom.brudzonski #piday #piday2026 #3.14159
@tommybrudzinski “FINALLY THERE!” Finished the challenge early on Day 4 with these 8! By tradition, number 100 is always Bozo the Clown. Done with a PLATINUM Carbon fountain pen in a 5” x 7” ring bound sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.brudzinski #oneweek100people2026 #finally #93-100
@tommybrudzinski “HEADING FOR HOME!” Seventeen more from from Day 3. Done with a PLATINUM Carbon fountain pen in a 5” x 7” ring bound sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.brudzinski #oneweek100people2026 #headingforhome #76-92
@tommybrudzinski “PICKING UP@STEAM!” !” The next 10 from Day 1. Done with a PLATINUM Carbon fountain pen in a 5” x 7” ring bound sketchbook. #lobstartstudios @tom.brudzinski #oneweek100people2026 #second10 #12-20