Explore to Do More - Alcohol Inks in August
Here is a quick look into a few of the projects completed during the Explore to Do More - Alcohol Inks in August. Each project is a bit different from the next. The three projects include Heart of an Angel, Beneath the Deep, and Glistening Garden.
Beneath the Deep
Beneath the Deep - Alcohol Ink on cradleboard
Beneath the Deep was an exciting project. My original plan for this project was to try alcohol inks on a treated wood surface - a cradleboard, but it quickly morphed into a mixed media project. The ink moved well on the surface, and the design continued on the edges. Shortly after, I tried adding hand-dyed fabric to the piece - it did not work. That was the turning point in the project when it became a mixed media project. See the "Making of Beneath the Deep" video to watch the multiple layers, including Neocrayons, alcohol markers, embossing powder, butterfly stamps, and ending with my block print stamp using white acrylic paint. I was pleased with the result. Visit the Gallery to see this piece.
Glistening Garden through the Window
Heart of an Angel - Alcohol Ink on Yupo
Heart of an Angel was created using Pinata alcohol inks on Yupo paper using the drop layering method. The first layer was formed with diluted inks and moved using a hand pump. The second layer was added by allowing full strength ink dry and then diluting with a bit of alcohol and moving it around using an air pump. This technique continued until the desired results were achieved. See the "Making of Heart of an Angel" video. Let me know what you think of the process and the final result.
Glistening Garden - Alcohol Ink on foil
And finally, the third project was Glistening Garden created using alcohol inks on household aluminum foil. I was surprised by the movement of the ink on this surface, the richness and vibrancy of the colors. Another surprising advantage was the ability to add texture behind the foil for an unusual effect. After the piece was complete, I created two separate, framed works of art. In the first option, I framed and matted the artwork in a metallic frame. In the second option, I used a shadowbox frame crinkling the art into a fun 3D shape. I like both. See the "Making of the Glistening Garden" to watch the alcohol inks move on this unusual surface. Stay tuned on the foil surface. I will do more and on a larger surface.
Hopefully, you are inspired to try alcohol inks. Let me know.
