Alcohol Ink Painting Techniques
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Learn Alcohol Ink Painting Techniques
Alcohol Ink is an exciting medium and offers an opportunity for artists of all levels to create wonderful, vivid art. Be sure to join our community for access to exclusive tips, tools, resources and lessons!
How to Paint with Alcohol Ink
Alcohol ink is a vibrant and breathtaking art medium that is growing in popularity in the art world! No other medium provides the fluid and flow than alcohol ink. WARNING: Once you’ve had a chance to work with alcohol ink, you will be hooked. It’s an addictive medium that offers something for artists of all levels. Learning alcohol ink painting techniques is fun and you will grow as an artist the more you put into learning to “go with the flow” of the inks, as well as how to manipulate the medium to create highly representational works of art!
We also offer several resources for learning to Paint with Alcohol Ink.
- Join the FREE Alcohol Ink Art Community here for great “getting started” resources for those just getting started with alcohol ink!
- Join our Alcohol Ink Art Community of Facebook!
- Take an eLesson (see our Learn Alcohol Ink store)
- Check out the Alcohol Ink Art Society! eLessons & Private Facebook Group with exclusive resources. Exclusive!
- Subscribe to the Alcohol Ink Art Community on YouTube for video demonstrations and free lessons on painting with alcohol ink!
- Check out our Alcohol Ink Art Community Contributors pages. These amazing and talented artists are also instructors and teach classes, both within the community and on their respective websites. Check them out!
Below are some of the featured techniques shared on the website by our team of alcohol ink instructors.
NOTE: Many of the tips and resources below are free for your enjoyment. However, some are part of our “Society” content and only available to our premium members.
Alcohol Ink Fall Pumpkin Painting on Glass
This step-by-step tutorial shows how I paint a fall pumpkin on glass using alcohol ink, simple tools, and a thrifted frame. If you are new to alcohol ink, this guide covers surface preparation, mixing colors, layering, and finishing so you can recreate the piece or...
Alcohol Ink Autumn Whimsy Tree: An Intuitive Step-by-Step Tutorial
Welcome! I’m Korinne Carpino and in this hands-on tutorial I’ll guide you through painting an intuitive autumn whimsy tree using alcohol ink techniques on Grafix DuraBright opaque white film. This step-by-step walkthrough captures how I created a small 5"x7" piece: a...
Daisy Bouquet – Alcohol Ink on NARA: A Step-by-Step Guide
https://youtu.be/2cPrUK_alnE?si=7_TrjZ2MOHuXtC10 Welcome to an exciting exploration of alcohol ink art with a special focus on creating a beautiful daisy bouquet on NARA synthetic paper. This detailed guide draws inspiration from the techniques used by acclaimed...
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Stunning Sunset Scene with Alcohol Ink
In this tutorial, we will explore the vibrant world of alcohol ink art as we create a breathtaking sunset scene on NARA synthetic paper. Join me, Terry Jones, as I guide you through each step of this relaxing process, from selecting the perfect colors to adding...
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Beautiful April Flowers with Alcohol Ink
In this tutorial, we’ll explore the vibrant world of alcohol ink as we create stunning April flowers on Nara paper. Using a variety of colors and techniques, you’ll learn how to express your creativity and achieve beautiful results with this unique medium. Table of...
Painting a Hummingbird with Alcohol Ink on Canvas
Painting a hummingbird with alcohol ink on canvas by Korinne Carpino.
My Toy – Alcohol Ink Painting of a Puppy
Artist & Instructor Teri Jones provides a demonstration in this INKsmART Live replay of painting a dog and it's toy on DuraLar https://vimeo.com/1105293377/662b7397ab?ts=2240068&share=copy Supplies: * Ink: Teakwood, cool peri, peach bellini, eggplant, cloudy...
Holiday Card with Alcohol Ink
Demonstration by Korinne Carpino. Double-sided Painting on Grafix Dura-Lar Wet Medium Film
Autumn Wreath with Alcohol Ink on Dura-Lar
Demonstration by Teri Jones
Rustic Snowflakes on Grafix Dura Bright White
Demonstration by Beth Kluth










