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
Learn about the different types of ink and how each are used, especially in mixed media artwork. We will also look at surfaces for ink and the different look achieved with each. Then we will zero in on the popular … 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
Tessera Gallery has started offering three of my workshops each month, all different, and all on the same week! Last week was a super fun line up. On Thursday night was two workshops in one with a Travel Journal … Continued
I usually spend a little time unwinding just before bed, and most commonly that is with some kind of restful art activity. Lately I have been doodling. Oodles of doodles in fact. Sometimes I start with watercolor paint or marker, … Continued
I have a few fun workshops coming up in early September at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita that I am pretty excited about. First up is a combined class of travel journaling and flips, flaps and fun (adding moving … Continued
I spent today feeling a little under the weather, so have been just taking it easy. I can’t stand to not be doing SOMETHING though, so making a coloring page was the perfect slow paced activity. Plus, I got these … Continued
A few years ago I discovered the Derwent Inktense pencil and immediately fell in love with their versatility. They work much like a watercolor pencil, but lay down ink instead of watercolor. The color is much more intense, and permanent … Continued