One of my favorite ways to use alcohol inks is with stencils, because I LOVE stencils with any medium! I have used it here with my two part Sugar Skull stencil and mask. First, I create my own alcohol inks … Continued
Learn about the different types of ink and how each are used, especially in mixed media artwork. Learn about the difference between pigment and dye inks, how to make your own alcohol inks and ways to use it, how to … Continued
I have long admired trees. The lessons that they teach me are numerous. Like, how they reach persistently upward with their branches, and reach even further downward with their roots. The well rooted tree has little to fear from wind … Continued
Some wintery woods with a Super Moon looking on, and a tiny little cardinal perched on a branch. Trees made from my stash of vintage papers (thank you Kim!). I especially love the handwritten bits! Original measures 10 x 20 … Continued
“Sunflower Flow” 9 x 12 inch alcohol ink on freezer paper. I have been doing some preparing for an ink workshop, and reminding myself how fun it is to play around with alcohol inks! I mostly use them to make … Continued
Every year many artists participate in a challenge started by Jake Parker back in 2009. Since that time it has become widely popular, but I have not yet participated in it. I decided to do it this year, but with … Continued
Last weekend I taught a version of my Artist Trading Card that was a little different… Day of the Dead style! Tessera Fine Art Gallery is having a whole Day of the Dead themed month with a mixed media challenge … Continued
