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Jul 29Liked by ashlyn

OMG, I remember when those Tombows became THE pencil at one point when we were at Sheridan! Carmine red roughs/tie-downs, and a soft Tombow for cleanup. I can still SMELL it.

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YES. Did your year have a craze for "tuscan red"?? Someone started a trend and the bookstore was sold out for weeks.

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I'm not sure about tuscan red? I was always team carmine red. Think I still have some lying around, haha! ...I wonder if the bookstore still even carries col-erases :(

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I love this story! What a great connection.

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2B and 4B are my favorites as well!

Your “carving on paper” analogy is wonderful, there is just this feeling and smoothness when the detail appears its like magic!

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Thanks. Short and sweet and fun to read

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Heck yes! Congrats! Also, Tombows are the best.

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Love your sketch. And I am going to pick up a couple of those pencils!

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Congratulations on the book gig! 🎉🥂🎨

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