Josofa Sirrah

How else are nation states under sanctions supposed to move and make money? Think of all the broke mal-ware and ransom ware makers how are they going to get paid?

...scribbling is how I weather the storm...

GENTLE SPRING RAIN

ain’t
gonna be no
gentle rain

no more

so we all
better
practice
writing
poems
about typhoons

Haven't posted here much lack of an edit feature and my dyslexia... and the limit of how many images etc... I lurk here more than post.

The image shows a small sketchbook or notepad resting on a wooden surface, with two fountain pens placed on top. The artwork on the notepad is a colorful ink and watercolor drawing of a bird, possibly a sparrow, perched on a branch. The bird is anthropomorphized, wearing a brown beret and glasses, giving it a scholarly or artistic appearance. The background of the drawing features green foliage and a cityscape with tall buildings in the distance under a bright blue sky with clouds. The artist's signature "Josofa" appears at the bottom of the illustration in a small label. The pens on top of the notepad include a black "Zebra" brand fountain pen and another black fountain pen with a gold nib. The setting is a wooden table, with soft, natural lighting highlighting the artistic tools and sketch.

Wonder what the Merlin app would say his song is.
If you like birds or just have interest in them I highly recommend them.

merlin.allaboutbirds.org

Didn't realize how blurry these were...this phone has never been great for photos...

The image features a small sketchbook with a watercolor and ink illustration of an anthropomorphic wombat, dressed as a hiker. The character is wearing a green jacket with red straps and carrying a backpack with various hiking gear. The background of the illustration depicts a natural outdoor scene with trees, rocks, and a cloudy sky. Two writing instruments are placed around the sketchbook: a multi-color mechanical pencil labeled "Multi 8 PH BO2" positioned at the top, and a black fountain pen with a gold nib at the bottom. The setting appears to be a dark wooden desk or table. Illustration by Josofa

Mentally Here

A hand-drawn caricature of an elderly man with exaggerated facial features, including bushy eyebrows, a large forehead with freckles, and a thick mustache. He wears round glasses. His expression is tired but wise, with slightly squinted eyes. He is dressed in a white shirt, a yellow tie, and a blue plaid jacket draped over his shoulder. The artwork is signed "Josofa" at the bottom. The style is loose and expressive, using ink and watercolor.

Scribble a day keeps the news at bay...

"Still sharp even if the vision ain't what it used to be..."

A small watercolor and ink sketch of a person wearing a kimono and holding an umbrella, surrounded by art supplies. There are two bottles of ink labeled "Burlywood" and "Moon Jellyfish" from Birmingham Pen Co., a transparent fountain pen, a dip pen, and a water brush. The workspace suggests an artist experimenting with ink and watercolor techniques.

A portrait of a woman with long hair and an intense gaze. The shading and brushwork create depth, giving it a striking look. The transparent fountain pen and water brush in image.

This ink sketch captures a bearded man with a contemplative expression, using bold cross-hatching and fine line work for depth and texture. The strong contrast in the shading gives the portrait a striking, expressive quality. A transparent fountain pen is placed beside it, reinforcing the ink-based approach.

Destraction pieces...
Artful meditation

Fountain pen/Dip Pen/Water Brush/Inks

Painting on an orange background featuring two stylized birds. The larger bird is green with floral patterns incorporated into its body and has very thin black legs. The smaller bird is yellow, with a white and orange face, a curved black mark resembling a tuft of feathers on its head, and a short beak. The painting has a whimsical, childlike style with visible brushstrokes and texture.

Interested in things others had on their walls as a kid.
This is a whimsical painting of birds that my mother had made and it still makes me smile.

Feel free to share your...

Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.

MESSAGES ON COFFEE MUGS IN AN OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

“OIL IS A MIRACLE”

“DON’T FORGET ABOUT MEAT”

“8 HOURS A DAY KEEPS
THE DOCTOR AWAY”

“LOVE IS UNPRODUCTIVE”

MESSAGES ON COFFEE MUGS IN AN OFFICE ENVIRONMENT

better name for
a band
than
Car Seat Headrest

Messages on coffee mugs in an office environment.

The image shows a hand-drawn Josofa scribble in a small sketchbook placed on a wooden surface. The drawing features a smiling child with short black hair, wearing a yellow and red outfit, holding an album titled "WolvesX4 - CurseCurseCurse" with an illustrated cover. The background of the drawing includes a sketch of buildings and a café sign. Two metallic pens rest on the paper, one labeled "Zebra V-301 FP" and the other "Multi 8." Behind the drawing, another small paper with a faint circular ink smudge is partially visible.

WolvesX4 - CurseCurseCurse - Same Old Sin

...she processes emotions through music and I process them through scribbles...

Wo, love this!

Love the line work, tone, all of it 👏

This image shows a small sketchbook or notepad with an ink drawing of a cheerful child walking or skipping forward with a smile. The drawing is done in black ink, and the paper has a yellowish stain or watercolor wash. A Twisby Go fountain pen is resting on top of the notepad, indicating that it was used for the drawing.

When I get down, I draw to get rid of the frown.

A hand-drawn illustration of a young punk with messy black hair, leaning on a railing. The punk has wide, round eyes, an open mouth with visible teeth screaming/singing the lyrics to a song playing(The Iron Roses - Screaming for a Change), flushed cheeks, and is wearing a dark-colored outfit. The background features a yellow watercolor wash, and a small exploding/broken musical note is drawn near the child's head, possibly indicating they are making a sound. The sketch is done in an expressive, rough ink style with bold strokes. -Josofa

Screaming for a Change

-sometimes I just need to make marks-

(Audio = Screaming for a Change - The Iron Roses theironroses.bandcamp.com/track/scream... )

I haven't as of yet but might give it a go eventually. Just learning some fountain pens and inks that I decided to try. Normally a Ball Point Pen is my default for mark making and I have stuck to mostly water based and easy clean up media.
But more permanent Dyes,Watercolor, Gouche, Ink.

Beautiful and stunning!

Pardon the wrong date in post but correct on portrait. Should be 2025 .

A black-and-white ink and watercolor portrait of David Lynch, with expressive shading and loose linework. Above the portrait, handwritten text reads 'DAVID LYNCH 1946-2025 PAINTER, FILMMAKER, MUSICIAN.' A fountain pen with a yellow body rests on the left side of the open sketchbook.

Honoring people who passed in 2024 did studies in fountain pen / ink wash.

David Lynch 1946 - 2025
Painter/Muscian/FilmMaker

A black-and-white ink portrait of a person (Nikki Giovanni) with curly hair and a smile is drawn on an open sketchbook. Beside the sketchbook is a bottle of 'Gunpowder' ink from Birmingham Pen Company, along with two water brush pens. A branded envelope from Birmingham Pen Company is partially visible in the background.

Honoring people who passed in 2024 did studies in fountain pen / ink wash.
(Study based on an extraordinary photo by Michael Ochs)

Nikki Giovanni 1943-2024
Poet/Artist/Writer/Commentator/Activist/Educator

MPC 3000 in his hands was magic.

True. This has been part of my life since childhood. VoIP, cellular, and payphones decline changed things, but blurred the line. I worked as a production test tech for the defunct Corrigent and now service systems connecting networks. The objectives have shifted, but I’d still call it phreaking..

Nice hand style ...

A black-and-white ink drawing in a sketchbook depicts a bearded man wearing a beanie and a denim-style shirt, standing in front of a train yard. The background features a boxcar with graffiti that prominently reads "SOFA." The drawing is highly detailed, with expressive ink washes and bold pen strokes. Surrounding the sketchbook are drawing tools, including a Pilot Varsity fountain pen, a white gel pen, and a waterbrush. The setup rests on a wooden surface, with part of a foot visible in the background, suggesting an artist's workspace.

Is there a word in any language for When you become someone else in your self portraits?
I think it doesn't only happen in art but also in daily life people including yourself to see the real you.

Launching into yet another social media. Looking forward to a better experience.