You've probably seen this effect in paintings of flowers and water, or just abstract alcohol ink art. We've compiled a few video tutorials on how to create lines and ripples with alcohol ink. All it takes is alcohol ink, isopropyl alcohol, a hairdryer, and practice. ...
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Fast and Fun Alcohol Ink Paintings
Artist Laurie Williams demonstrates how to create several fast and fun paintings with alcohol ink. Have you ever found yourself in a funk... finding it difficult to get motivated with painting? Do you have trouble coming up with a set of quick projects you can demo at...
Alcohol Ink Shell
Artist Kellie Chasse demonstrates how she creates this beautiful alcohol ink shell using pigment powders.
Three Vases Alcohol Ink Collage
Artist Linda Crocco demonstrates how she creates an alcohol ink collage using pieces of previous paintings to create an original art piece. This is a great way to use up pieces you've set aside.
Dauphin Island Lighthouse
Artist Laurie Williams demonstrates her painting of Dauphin Island Lighthouse in alcohol ink. This historic lighthouse sits off the shore of Alabama. Some topics covered will be... mixing colors, blending, painting water using my "figure eight" technique, painting...
Joyous Garden
Alcohol Ink Art pioneer and instructor Karen Walker demonstrates her method of creating this joyous garden scene. Karen is the reason many of us started painting with alcohol inks! She's a master and a wonderful instructor. You will not want to miss this! About...
Embossing Folders, Die Cuts and Alcohol Inks
by Trena Brannon Hello Beautiful People! Today I’m sharing some fun techniques to inspire you to think about using your embossing folders and die cuts in a different way. Preparing the Substrate To start, I spread a thin coat of primer (K2) /gesso onto cardstock. I...
Mystical Bonsai – Time-Lapse – Smooth Variegated Sky
This time lapse video shows how I paint a smooth variegated sky using Alcohol Ink. These are the supplies that were used for this project. The Ranger Ink colors are Cool Peri, Amethyst, Sunshine Yellow, Sunset Orange and Watermelon. Alcohol Blending Solution was...
3D Texture and Alcohol Inks
by Trena Brannon Hello Beautiful People! Today I’m sharing a fun project where the focal point jumps off the page as 3D texture. This technique can be used in a greeting card or on a piece of wall art. Create the 3D texture on the focal point I spread a very thin...
Inspiration From Alcohol Inks to Other Paintings
This is today's painting of some Christmas ornaments done with alcohol inks. I really enjoy exploring ways to combine and include many art forms. [vimeo 245583786 w=640 h=360]
Resin Dirty Pour with Alcohol Ink
Alcohol Ink Art Community & Society Contributor Kellie Chasse of Kellie Chasse Fine Art teaches us the basics in this video tutorial how she creates a dirty pour with resin and alcohol ink. Materials Used for the Demonstration include: Wooden Disk Ranger Snow Cap...
Artist of the Week: Alexis Bonavitacola
Check out Alexis' new website! We are pleased to announce this week's "Alcohol Ink Artist of the Week", Alexis Bonavitacola! Alexis is an active member of the Alcohol Ink Art Society and contributes pretty much daily on our public Facebook page. She specializes in...
Mount Washington in New Hampshire: Plein Air Painting Lesson
In this fully narrated lesson, Alcohol Ink Artist, Sharen Ak Harris takes us step by step in creating this beautiful painting of Mount Washingington in New Hampshire. This detailed instruction video is over an hour long, so get your ink and brushes ready and enjoy!...
Peacock Feathers – Alcohol Ink Art Demo
Here is a quick tip demo on Youtube of a creating the little “eye” feathers for the peacock painting below using Alcohol Ink on Yupo Paper.
Using An Air Brush with Alcohol Inks
Here is the information on the Air Brush - It is very inexpensive and Kellie is using it in place of canned air to blow the inks to form a neat looking flower.
How to Paint Cliffs and Rocks with Alcohol Ink
Sharen Ak Harris shows us how to paint cliffs and rocks with alcohol ink. She uses Tim Holtz® brand inks to create a quick rocky landscape. Please subscribe to the Alcohol Ink Art Community Channel on Youtube.
Best Surfaces on Which to Paint With Alcohol Ink.
Alcohol ink artist and instructor, Sheryl Williams has diligently researched the best surfaces on which to paint with alcohol ink. Her research is equal parts art and science, mixed into a great series of videos, charts, and conclusions. She is offering free access to...
Alcohol Ink Demo Painting – “Cat” Time Lapse Video
In this video you will find a quick Alcohol Ink Demo Painting of a Colorful little cat. The artist is working with Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper creating a wet in wet background using multiple colors. (Sunshine Yellow, Pool Blue, Twighlight purple, Pitch Black and snow...
Adding Interest to a Simple Drip and Drop Painting
In the demo provided below, artist Denise Balcanoff demonstrates how you can use texture and effects to add interest to a simple drip and drop alcohol ink painting.
Don’t Throw Those Alcohol Ink Drippings Away!
Artist, Danielle Parent shares her art and techniques for reusing items that most alcohol ink artists throw away every day! This weekend, alcohol ink artist, Danielle Parent shared a gorgeous work of art on her Facebook page (Artist Danielle Parent) that was made from...
Painting a Wild Flower
This is a simply fun way to start playing with alcohol inks. One thing you will notice from this video is not to give up so easily. Alcohol inks can always change and it is not over until you say it is. The main thing is to enjoy the free-flowing charm of alcohol...