Alcohol ink is a fun, colorful medium for both beginner and advanced artists. Versatile and easy to work with, alcohol ink art is just as fascinating to look at as it is to make. Artist Jessica McGaw is here to share the basics, including her favorite tools, tips and techniques. Make your own alcohol ink abstracts to cut into shapes and incorporate into a collage ... or enjoy them exactly as they are!
Jessica demonstrates 7 basic techniques for applying alcohol ink to yupo paper:
1) A palette knife abstract.
2) A fade effect done two ways.
3) A ring effect with a blowdryer.
4) A foam brush gradient.
5) A drippy ink technique.
6) Using isopropyl alcohol to create 4 different textures.
7) A textured gradient made with plastic wrap.
For a full list of materials used in this video and for written instructions, please see our blog "7 Ways To Apply Alcohol Ink On Yupo Paper"
https://www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/easy-alcohol-ink-on-yupo-techniques
For more advanced alcohol ink techniques, including how to create a yupo paper collage, please see Jessica's full tutorial "How To Paint With Alcohol Ink On Yupo Paper"
https://www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-to-paint-with-alcohol-ink-on-yupo-paper
Go with the flow and enjoy!
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