I'm 65 and just stated watercolor and ink painting on yopo. I love it. Now you have opened a new can of worms lol. I don't draw very good but I can sure doodle. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing gift you have. Hugs from NC.
I spray my ink picture with krylon and let it dry, before I doodle! It keeps the ink from coming off and then you can use almost any pen to doodle or write on it! 😊
@@katebates3423 I know this wasn't a question for me, but I use Krylon Sealer for my watercolors. It also works on alcohol inks. I use it for charcoals and graphite pictures. The stuff is great.
I tried krylon workable fixative and it took the color of the alcohol away as did it when I tried clear acrylic sealer by Patricia Nimocks. Mod podge has a matt clear acrylic sealer. So I tried that. Not as speckled as the other two, however my micron pen smeared.
When I was a lot younger with better eyesight I did a lot of doodling. In fact back when I had a paying job we would have weekly meetings. That was a big doodle time for me. Never got in trouble as I was able to doodle and participate. Meetings were the bane of our work lives and seldom added any benefits. Love your work on Yuppo. I have tho pads of Yuppo and am going to get some out with my alcohol inks. You really inspire me!
Saw this today July 21, 2023. Beautiful. I’m a card maker and just getting into intuitive art. I’ve been reluctant to use alcohol inks ( in my stash). Thought they were messy not only to work with but to look at. You turn the messy inky blobs into beautiful flowers and leaves. Now I want to give it a try. Thanks CeeCee for sharing your gift on you tube!💛
I was never excited about alcohol inks until I saw this video. It amazes me how much color complexity you were able to achieve with just three bottles of ink and rubbing alcohol! You’ve really ignited my imagination, CeeCee. Thank you so much!
I used to reward myself with following a video of yours after a hard day's work, but now I do it as a morning meditation. :) Thanks for being so lovely!
I absolutely love your videos! Love how excited you get sometimes. Makes me laugh. Learning so much! I'm a total beginner to art. Retired nurse and always wanted to take art classes. Thanks so much!!!
I get such a kick out of hearing your reactions because they express how I feel on the inside when I experience the joy of art. I also loved watching your bold & brave experimentation with the medium. I am working on letting go of my fear of using my "expensive" supplies on methods when I don't know how they will turn out. I need to just play -- exuberantly! You have inspired me!
what a wonderful comment! this makes me so happy... to know that i have inspired someone to let go and embrace the joy of creating without fear. wishing you endless hours of pure creative pleasure!
Absolutely amazing. I've never seen anything like this done with alcohol inks. I make a lot of backgrounds, but have never thought of turning them into pieces like this. So beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
This is one of the best tutorials I've watched on Alcohol inks and Yupo. It gives me more courage to try some new ideas. Thanks for your gift and for sharing.
OMG!!! My feet are tapping the floor too. I dusted off my little bottles and went to the store to get more! Thank you for inspiring me with something new-ish... love this!
"A little bit shy"...that's an understatement LOL! I have everything I need to get started yet they're still sitting there waiting to be uncapped. Thank you for the inspiration...absolutely gorgeous pieces!
You are the funniest ever!!!......I like how you incorporate humor with work professional master pieces........ Your work is so "splashtacular" colorful and beautiful......."oh how I love"
i like the blue and green watercoulour in your outro vid, i also like the contrast between the leaves and black curved lines, reminds me of stained glass windows, really vibrant art creationsceecee!!
I stumbled upon this video & am so happy that it found me! This method is so much cleaner than the way I once did a similar process with water colors & India Ink pens back in the 1960's! Since this winter will be long & cold, I know what I'm buying to get me through it & keep my creative side happy & away from the idiot box (tv)! Thanks for sharing- Loved watching the process & the testing of the products was really helpful to avoid wasting money on pens that smear!
This is just WOW! I've only recently been introduced to your work and I've been sitting here watching you paint and doodle for what seems to be hours. So much better than housework. Keep up the glorious work x
Based on your beautiful Video I ordered alcohol inks and started today with some creations ... I am so thankful that you inspired me ! I love the outcome of my cards....And I start doodleing .....soooooo amazing ! Thanks so much !!!!!
This is lovely therapy! I love to work with ink and details and created the unknown. You are in my heart! Continue doing this. You are great! Thank You!
Stop excusing yourself.....you are an INCREDIBLE artist!!! These are stunning!!!! Just perfect!!!! I would LOVE to see your art on some notebook covers.....You should send in a copy of these to a notebook company for review!!!! Seriously!!!! Get an agent who only gets paid if you do!!! Or contact the notebook company yourself or have an attorney do so......Anyone....you deserve to have your art on something!!!!!! Just beautiful....So, stop giving yourself and us excuses.....you don’t need any!!!! Be blessed and keep creating the way you wish!!! Break the mold and be unique!!!!
your work is amazing!! i am a multi media artist, however, have been a bit discouraged using my alcohol inks. the information you share and show has inspired me to try again! this piece you designed is BEAUTIFUL!! thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Thank you for your delightful videos. You have such a gift for “seeing” things with The painting and bringing them to life with the detail. Can’t wait to try this to technique and experiment with the paints and markers
I love them all! The middle one with the bubble you said you might fill in is my favorite spot on the picture! Since you first made it, it looked like a bubble and I hoped it would stay as it was! Thank you for such inspiration and encouragement!Beautiful work!
oh wow, you totally transformed the alcohol ink background with your expert doodling! really exquisite! i realllly enjoy watching you create, ceecee! thanks for sharing!
Just beautiful... I find it so relaxing watching these videos. And get so inspired thinking I can do it, NOT that easy u really have a eye creating art 🤗. Thank you for inspiring us novices😂
Gorgeous. I also love to do this. The results are always so random and pretty. I usually use the Pitt pens and I have also used a white pigma micron. If you leave them to dry thoroughly they don't smudge xx
that's good to know, Lynn. i was afraid i would smudge the lines before the ink had time to dry. that's why i opted for the Microperm. better safe than sorry :-) have a lovely weekend!
I absolutely love this! I’ve seen Vicky Papaioannou touch the sticky parts when it’s not completely dry, with a foil sheet. It looks great to have the foil in all those random spots and really highlights the piece. I really want to try this doodling over the color. Thanks.
+creationsceecee ....This art piece is absolutely spectacular!!! I literally felt your excitement and was smiling ear to ear when you were still in the creation mode and dropping alcohol ink onto your Yupo Paper!! ☺ I just adore working with my Adirondack Alcohol Inks....they are SO MUCH fun! I haven't tried doodling on them yet...but you have inspired me with this piece!! Thank you for sharing Catherine!! ☺
Hi CeeCee, great great tutorial! I truly enjoyed it and the final result is beautiful! It was so therapeutic to watch you playing with inks and rubbing alcohol, and of course doodling. Thank you so much for this video 😄😄
Love this CC, so I decided to give it a go! Mine did not turn out quite as nice, oh well I need to practice a bit but hate to use up expensive Yupo paper. So..... I decided to try adding gloss gel medium to a piece of watercolor paper and let it dry really well. It worked very similar to Yupo with the exception of some texture due to the application process, but I liked it. The alcohol ink spreads out like on Yupo and it’s quite a durable surface. I also have a limited supply of alcohol inks, so I made a few colors with India ink and isopropyl alcohol and placed them in small bottles, works perfectly! Thought I would pass this along. Keep the awesome videos coming. 💖🎨
With the yupo you can use both sides. If you don't like one side then just turn over. Also the ones you don't like are good for experimenting with doodling or with different types of sealers. The other thing I use these 'failures' for is checking the amount of ink is in my pen. Photo paper is good too.
Thanks Linda for sharing you experience and experimentations! I will try also...but haven’t even tried alchohol inks yet...only just bought a starter pack. 😊
I loved watching this. I've used Alcohol Ink quite a bit but mostly on glass and metal. I don't have much luck with the metallics either. I love your doodling. I need to try this.
This was so much FUN!! Loved watching you have so much FUN too! Mine always come out looking like a war zone - you gave me some great idea's with the alcohol Ink and brush to get more control. Thanks, CeeCee
I really enjoy working with alcohol ink and like you, I love doodling. I get lost in it, very zen for me. It's how I relax my mind. I've learned so much more from you and am inspired to get going on it again.
You are an amazing artist! I love your ability to have such a steady hand in your doodling. It is really helpful to see your demo in full which shows us your methods. Please do more with the alcohol ink. The abstract flower you did with the watermelon and raspberry had me hooked. I will be watching this demo over and over. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!!!!
I LOVE the vivid colors achieved with alcohol inks and though I have never tried the same technique as You've shown in this video, I can see the process is surely addictive!! THANKS so much for offering such inspiring videos. ~BLESSINGS~
Gees this alcohol painting would be beautiful framed. You are fabulous at doodling on this style of artwork. I’m going to have to give it a try on larger yupo paper than the small stuff I have. I think you get a better feel for designing (somewhat!) an idea. Fabulous!
CeeCee, I appreciate you sharing your work. You do a wonderful job with giving general ideas and demonstrating your approach. Alcohol ink is my number one choice in a medium to play with. I enjoy doing tangle work, and alcohol ink is a great background to utilize with a more free use of tangles...just as you do with "doodles". One thing you need to do to finish an alcohol piece is to spray surface for UV protection(Krylon UV-Resistant Clear), because sun light really fades the color to nothing over time. Also, a coat of clear glaze(I use Krylon Triple-Thick Crystal Clear Glaze) as a protective finish especially if you do not frame the piece. Many products will destroy you alcohol ink; this was recommended to me by a couple artist (and on Pinterest), and has served me well. As far as techniques go, playing is the best way to discover new applications. Usually trying to "do something" with an area you don't like. The alcohol ink works well to come back to a day or two later and use some blending solution on an area and swish with a straw, blow with a straw, or roll the puddle around a little to "erase" and give the area a new base layer or finished look. These are just a few suggestions. It is a freeing, zen, color explosion, form of art. Big pieces can be used as a full art piece, or cut down into any size or area that works for you, including ATC/bookmark size. Also fun to use elements in collage of all alcohol ink, or focal points in mixed media collage. Hope I have given you a spark to work with today, since you often offer that to me. I enjoyed (always wonderful to have joy in your life)and loved viewing your approach in the video today. Thank you.
thank you so very much, Monica, for all your tips and for sharing your enthusiasm with this art medium. i have played a bit with the straw technique on velum paper in another video and have thoroughly enjoyed it as well. i love the unpredictability. would Krylon's Kamar varnish work as a sealer? so far, i've only done pieces that would be included either in a journal or a notebook so the pieces are not really exposed to air nor sun so i'm not too concerned about that. but i might want to make a bigger piece one day and frame. i think it would look cool on a wall. once again, thanks so much for these invaluable ideas and tips. you've certainly inspired me to create more with this medium. have an awesome weekend full of creativity!
creationsceecee ...I do not know about the varnish, try it on a scrap from a previous piece. I can tell you that many products have solvents that effect the alcohol and the color runs. I have had pieces hung up that lost their vibrancy before I started using the UV resistant spray (two layers). I forgot about spraying my outdoor end tables last year and knew in one week it wasn't going to last the summer. They were glass tops, and I did ink work on the bottom. I should have started with the UV spray, and then again on top of the ink, followed by triple thick gloss before reinstalling the glass into the tables. Maybe next year I will give it a try again. I have a couple small areas of pastel pink still visible which is nothing like the raspberry that was there. You are right about work that is inside a journal. I don't often finish my work on the same day I do the ink play, so I just make it part of my process to do the UV resistant to save my work. You can never recreate what you created before, so I have made it part of my process. Big pieces are awesome! Truly breathtaking...eye catchers, when framed and hung on your wall. I have given them as gifts, and they are on the wall the next time I visit. Like I said, I am partial to this form of abstract art.
creationceecee I have used Krylon Kamar for several years on my alcohol ink. It is what most of the artists that I follow work with too! I definitely wear a mask at all times when spraying! I absolutely love this video. It inspires me to keep creating!
CeeCee - this was fabulous. Very inspiring. It looks like something that will be good not only for my creativity but for my SOUL!!! Thank you for this really informative cllip.
Incredible! Love it and the way you present it too. you're quite an inspiration. Watching this video had my mind firing off like a pinball machine. I started thinking of a million ways to try this one some of my photographs. I'm also going to try it on some of my mono prints to see what happens. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge 🙌👍🙌👍
I love this video. Thank you for posting. I am an acrylic artist who just found out about alcohol inks. I can't believe I have been missing out! And your video was super helpful to learn techniques. I will be returning to this post a lot. You are so sweet and fun to listen to.
It's lovely CeeCee! About the pens, I have used several different types of pens, including the ones you tried at the beginning, to doodle with and have learnt to be careful not to smudge them when working. I do a light heat dry very carefully after letting the work sit overnight and that seems to set the inks just fine. I use metallic pens and white too, you jut have to give them time to dry and do the heat setting thing (VERY CAREFULLY) :-)
hehe, yeah... that's what i was afraid of. i didn't want to risk the chance of smudging since i'm very famous for that. and all those lines i was putting in, i'm sure it would have happened. have a wonderful weekend!
You did a beautiful painting, wow, I love the colors and how you brought out the flowers 🌸. S o so pretty, you make me want to start trying this. Have a beautiful day.
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Even 5 years later...LOVE THIS. Beautiful...
I'm 65 and just stated watercolor and ink painting on yopo. I love it. Now you have opened a new can of worms lol. I don't draw very good but I can sure doodle. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing gift you have. Hugs from NC.
I spray my ink picture with krylon and let it dry, before I doodle! It keeps the ink from coming off and then you can use almost any pen to doodle or write on it! 😊
which krylon product do you use?
@@katebates3423 I know this wasn't a question for me, but I use Krylon Sealer for my watercolors. It also works on alcohol inks. I use it for charcoals and graphite pictures. The stuff is great.
@@kathrynwoodell6928 what about rustoleum crystal clear
I tried krylon workable fixative and it took the color of the alcohol away as did it when I tried clear acrylic sealer by Patricia Nimocks. Mod podge has a matt clear acrylic sealer. So I tried that. Not as speckled as the other two, however my micron pen smeared.
Which Krylon?
Love your carefree, no limits, let's see attitude. This is when I am at my happiest doing art. Thanks for all of the techniques.
Yes! like-minded artists. thank you and have a wonderful day!
When I was a lot younger with better eyesight I did a lot of doodling. In fact back when I had a paying job we would have weekly meetings. That was a big doodle time for me. Never got in trouble as I was able to doodle and participate. Meetings were the bane of our work lives and seldom added any benefits. Love your work on Yuppo. I have tho pads of Yuppo and am going to get some out with my alcohol inks. You really inspire me!
Saw this today July 21, 2023. Beautiful. I’m a card maker and just getting into intuitive art. I’ve been reluctant to use alcohol inks ( in my stash). Thought they were messy not only to work with but to look at. You turn the messy inky blobs into beautiful flowers and leaves. Now I want to give it a try. Thanks CeeCee for sharing your gift on you tube!💛
I was never excited about alcohol inks until I saw this video. It amazes me how much color complexity you were able to achieve with just three bottles of ink and rubbing alcohol! You’ve really ignited my imagination, CeeCee. Thank you so much!
You're the real deal - just loving what you're doing and being generous....
I used to reward myself with following a video of yours after a hard day's work, but now I do it as a morning meditation. :) Thanks for being so lovely!
I absolutely love your videos! Love how excited you get sometimes. Makes me laugh. Learning so much! I'm a total beginner to art. Retired nurse and always wanted to take art classes. Thanks so much!!!
Cee Cee,
This tutorial is extraordinary. The flower garden is totally captivating.
Such talent and skill.
So inspirational.
Thank you.
I get such a kick out of hearing your reactions because they express how I feel on the inside when I experience the joy of art. I also loved watching your bold & brave experimentation with the medium. I am working on letting go of my fear of using my "expensive" supplies on methods when I don't know how they will turn out. I need to just play -- exuberantly! You have inspired me!
what a wonderful comment! this makes me so happy... to know that i have inspired someone to let go and embrace the joy of creating without fear. wishing you endless hours of pure creative pleasure!
Absolutely amazing. I've never seen anything like this done with alcohol inks. I make a lot of backgrounds, but have never thought of turning them into pieces like this. So beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
I enjoy your excitement when you see them blending. It's beautiful work and all from just playing. Very cool and nice..
You're video has been the best I have every watched. The different techniques finally show me how it's done! Thanks
This is one of the best tutorials I've watched on Alcohol inks and Yupo. It gives me more courage to try some new ideas. Thanks for your gift and for sharing.
OMG!!! My feet are tapping the floor too. I dusted off my little bottles and went to the store to get more! Thank you for inspiring me with something new-ish... love this!
I so appreciate seeing you express your joy for your art!
"A little bit shy"...that's an understatement LOL! I have everything I need to get started yet they're still sitting there waiting to be uncapped. Thank you for the inspiration...absolutely gorgeous pieces!
The colors are like fairy art or something, the colors are unbelievable.
I found myself smiling for the 1st half of the video, during the ink application. Thank you, I'm still smiling
Yay! my mission is accomplished. thank you so much for this sweet comment, Andree.
You are the funniest ever!!!......I like how you incorporate humor with work professional master pieces........ Your work is so "splashtacular" colorful and beautiful......."oh how I love"
i like the blue and green watercoulour in your outro vid, i also like the contrast between the leaves and black curved lines, reminds me of stained glass windows, really vibrant art creationsceecee!!
I stumbled upon this video & am so happy that it found me! This method is so much cleaner than the way I once did a similar process with water colors & India Ink pens back in the 1960's! Since this winter will be long & cold, I know what I'm buying to get me through it & keep my creative side happy & away from the idiot box (tv)! Thanks for sharing- Loved watching the process & the testing of the products was really helpful to avoid wasting money on pens that smear!
ahaha, the idiot box is absolutely right! glad to be of help. enjoy the ART time and have a wonderful week!
Gorgeous! And I love how excited and happy it makes you! 😍
I love your expressions of joy when you create. Makes watching a How to Do video way more fun!
This is just WOW! I've only recently been introduced to your work and I've been sitting here watching you paint and doodle for what seems to be hours. So much better than housework. Keep up the glorious work x
thank you and welcome to my channel. i get what you're saying about housework !!!
Based on your beautiful Video I ordered alcohol inks and started today with some creations ... I am so thankful that you inspired me ! I love the outcome of my cards....And I start doodleing .....soooooo amazing ! Thanks so much !!!!!
Yay! Have fun!
I love this technique. It’s like looking for shapes in clouds. You have inspired me. You are a doodler extraordinaire!
I am so glad this popped up in my feed. Thank you for keeping it around :D
VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL AND I HAD A GOOD TIME TOO LISTENING TO YOUR JOY OF CREATING AND DISCOVERING,THANKS
First tutorial I have see on alcohol inks and I really enjoyed what you did. Thanks.
This is lovely therapy! I love to work with ink and details and created the unknown. You are in my heart! Continue doing this. You are great! Thank You!
Memorizing. Stunning work of art.
I found it mesmerizing to watch...meditative almost. Very nice.
Stop excusing yourself.....you are an INCREDIBLE artist!!! These are stunning!!!! Just perfect!!!! I would LOVE to see your art on some notebook covers.....You should send in a copy of these to a notebook company for review!!!! Seriously!!!! Get an agent who only gets paid if you do!!! Or contact the notebook company yourself or have an attorney do so......Anyone....you deserve to have your art on something!!!!!! Just beautiful....So, stop giving yourself and us excuses.....you don’t need any!!!! Be blessed and keep creating the way you wish!!! Break the mold and be unique!!!!
You're demo is great! Lots of great tips. The result is absolutely beautiful!
lovely creations Catherine...I made some a few yrs ago & made mothers day cards which my husband sold to all his workmates whose wives & mothers loved
your work is amazing!! i am a multi media artist, however, have been a bit discouraged using my alcohol inks. the information you share and show has inspired me to try again! this piece you designed is BEAUTIFUL!! thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Thank you for your delightful videos. You have such a gift for “seeing” things with The painting and bringing them to life with the detail. Can’t wait to try this to technique and experiment with the paints and markers
Absolutely love your work. Just Beginning the alcohol ink videos. Love the travelers notebook covers!
I love them all! The middle one with the bubble you said you might fill in is my favorite spot on the picture! Since you first made it, it looked like a bubble and I hoped it would stay as it was! Thank you for such inspiration and encouragement!Beautiful work!
I agree!
oh wow, you totally transformed the alcohol ink background with your expert doodling! really exquisite! i realllly enjoy watching you create, ceecee! thanks for sharing!
wow! I love it! painting, doodling is my life and you’ve inspired me to add alcohol inks.... great tutorial, kkep up the good work👍
Just beautiful... I find it so relaxing watching these videos. And get so inspired thinking I can do it, NOT that easy u really have a eye creating art 🤗. Thank you for inspiring us novices😂
That is really neat. Love this stuff. Love that Flower you cut off. It's so pretty.
Gorgeous. I also love to do this. The results are always so random and pretty. I usually use the Pitt pens and I have also used a white pigma micron. If you leave them to dry thoroughly they don't smudge xx
that's good to know, Lynn. i was afraid i would smudge the lines before the ink had time to dry. that's why i opted for the Microperm. better safe than sorry :-) have a lovely weekend!
Your creative juices were definitely flowing
I love the colors and how they blend and move.
I absolutely love this! I’ve seen Vicky Papaioannou touch the sticky parts when it’s not completely dry, with a foil sheet. It looks great to have the foil in all those random spots and really highlights the piece. I really want to try this doodling over the color. Thanks.
Oooooooo Thank you so much for the hot tips and the micro perm pen suggestion! Beautiful art work 😍
Absolutely love you work and you enthusiastic attitude while you work!
so fun! and turned out beautiful
In Wanderlust Azoline a french artist used alcohol inks. She used Archival inks to stamp. It really is something to practice. You gave me many ideas.
+creationsceecee ....This art piece is absolutely spectacular!!! I literally felt your excitement and was smiling ear to ear when you were still in the creation mode and dropping alcohol ink onto your Yupo Paper!! ☺ I just adore working with my Adirondack Alcohol Inks....they are SO MUCH fun! I haven't tried doodling on them yet...but you have inspired me with this piece!! Thank you for sharing Catherine!! ☺
Hi CeeCee, great great tutorial! I truly enjoyed it and the final result is beautiful! It was so therapeutic to watch you playing with inks and rubbing alcohol, and of course doodling. Thank you so much for this video 😄😄
awesome, i'm glad you've enjoyed it! thanks and have a lovely weekend.
Cece, great video. I love your work! I’m new to alcohol inks but am a Zentangler. I look forward to combining the two.
Thanks for sharing. It turned out beautiful. I'm so excited to get started with the inks. Looks like so much fun.
I enjoyed watching you play with the alcohol inks. I need to get mine back out. Thanks for inspiring me.
my pleasure. have fun with your inks!
CC, these are beautiful...what a lovely way to use what makes you happy into usable art. I will give this a try Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for a great video! I have alcohol inks and yupo paper and have been wanting to try this. You've inspired me :)
How exciting! It's like magic. Never knew about alcohol inks. It's similar to acrylic pouring but totally different..
Love this CC, so I decided to give it a go! Mine did not turn out quite as nice, oh well I need to practice a bit but hate to use up expensive Yupo paper. So..... I decided to try adding gloss gel medium to a piece of watercolor paper and let it dry really well. It worked very similar to Yupo with the exception of some texture due to the application process, but I liked it. The alcohol ink spreads out like on Yupo and it’s quite a durable surface. I also have a limited supply of alcohol inks, so I made a few colors with India ink and isopropyl alcohol and placed them in small bottles, works perfectly! Thought I would pass this along. Keep the awesome videos coming. 💖🎨
thank you, Linda. that is very good information! i will try to remember those tips.
With the yupo you can use both sides. If you don't like one side then just turn over. Also the ones you don't like are good for experimenting with doodling or with different types of sealers. The other thing I use these 'failures' for is checking the amount of ink is in my pen. Photo paper is good too.
Photo paper! I have tons of never used. Great idea, thanks!
Make diy alcohol ink from dried out markers. It’s easy.
Thanks Linda for sharing you experience and experimentations! I will try also...but haven’t even tried alchohol inks yet...only just bought a starter pack. 😊
I love to watch you work. It's always inspirational! Thanks for sharing.
I love the 3 parts - mount them together in a tryptic. They are gorgeous!
I loved watching this. I've used Alcohol Ink quite a bit but mostly on glass and metal. I don't have much luck with the metallics either. I love your doodling. I need to try this.
This was so much FUN!! Loved watching you have so much FUN too! Mine always come out looking like a war zone - you gave me some great idea's with the alcohol Ink and brush to get more control. Thanks, CeeCee
I really enjoy working with alcohol ink and like you, I love doodling. I get lost in it, very zen for me. It's how I relax my mind. I've learned so much more from you and am inspired to get going on it again.
yes, we all have our happy place in art, don't we?! have a wonderful weekend!
I’m just starting to doodle on my alcohol ink backgrounds. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Wow! I just happened upon this after using yup paper in a watercolor class. I LOVE your work!!
You are an amazing artist! I love your ability to have such a steady hand in your doodling. It is really helpful to see your demo in full which shows us your methods. Please do more with the alcohol ink. The abstract flower you did with the watermelon and raspberry had me hooked. I will be watching this demo over and over. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!!!!
Can't wait to get some alcohol inks!!! I admire your artwork and thank you for sharing. Congrats on your being published.
That tutorial was awesome..the best I have seen thus far...
I'm always looking for more freeform alcohol ink painting (as opposed to just lots of circles). I love what you're doing.
I LOVE the vivid colors achieved with alcohol inks and though I have never tried the same technique as You've shown in this video, I can see the process is surely addictive!! THANKS so much for offering such inspiring videos. ~BLESSINGS~
This piece turned out so beautiful
I can't wait to play with these inks!!! Loved watching this video. Beautiful!!!
Gees this alcohol painting would be beautiful framed. You are fabulous at doodling on this style of artwork. I’m going to have to give it a try on larger yupo paper than the small stuff I have. I think you get a better feel for designing (somewhat!) an idea. Fabulous!
CeeCee, I appreciate you sharing your work. You do a wonderful job with giving general ideas and demonstrating your approach. Alcohol ink is my number one choice in a medium to play with. I enjoy doing tangle work, and alcohol ink is a great background to utilize with a more free use of tangles...just as you do with "doodles". One thing you need to do to finish an alcohol piece is to spray surface for UV protection(Krylon UV-Resistant Clear), because sun light really fades the color to nothing over time. Also, a coat of clear glaze(I use Krylon Triple-Thick Crystal Clear Glaze) as a protective finish especially if you do not frame the piece. Many products will destroy you alcohol ink; this was recommended to me by a couple artist (and on Pinterest), and has served me well. As far as techniques go, playing is the best way to discover new applications. Usually trying to "do something" with an area you don't like. The alcohol ink works well to come back to a day or two later and use some blending solution on an area and swish with a straw, blow with a straw, or roll the puddle around a little to "erase" and give the area a new base layer or finished look. These are just a few suggestions. It is a freeing, zen, color explosion, form of art. Big pieces can be used as a full art piece, or cut down into any size or area that works for you, including ATC/bookmark size. Also fun to use elements in collage of all alcohol ink, or focal points in mixed media collage. Hope I have given you a spark to work with today, since you often offer that to me. I enjoyed (always wonderful to have joy in your life)and loved viewing your approach in the video today. Thank you.
thank you so very much, Monica, for all your tips and for sharing your enthusiasm with this art medium. i have played a bit with the straw technique on velum paper in another video and have thoroughly enjoyed it as well. i love the unpredictability. would Krylon's Kamar varnish work as a sealer? so far, i've only done pieces that would be included either in a journal or a notebook so the pieces are not really exposed to air nor sun so i'm not too concerned about that. but i might want to make a bigger piece one day and frame. i think it would look cool on a wall. once again, thanks so much for these invaluable ideas and tips. you've certainly inspired me to create more with this medium. have an awesome weekend full of creativity!
creationsceecee ...I do not know about the varnish, try it on a scrap from a previous piece. I can tell you that many products have solvents that effect the alcohol and the color runs. I have had pieces hung up that lost their vibrancy before I started using the UV resistant spray (two layers). I forgot about spraying my outdoor end tables last year and knew in one week it wasn't going to last the summer. They were glass tops, and I did ink work on the bottom. I should have started with the UV spray, and then again on top of the ink, followed by triple thick gloss before reinstalling the glass into the tables. Maybe next year I will give it a try again. I have a couple small areas of pastel pink still visible which is nothing like the raspberry that was there. You are right about work that is inside a journal. I don't often finish my work on the same day I do the ink play, so I just make it part of my process to do the UV resistant to save my work. You can never recreate what you created before, so I have made it part of my process. Big pieces are awesome! Truly breathtaking...eye catchers, when framed and hung on your wall. I have given them as gifts, and they are on the wall the next time I visit. Like I said, I am partial to this form of abstract art.
Monica Eggleton ☺️
creationceecee I have used Krylon Kamar for several years on my alcohol ink. It is what most of the artists that I follow work with too! I definitely wear a mask at all times when spraying! I absolutely love this video. It inspires me to keep creating!
Melia Edwards
CeeCee - this was fabulous. Very inspiring. It looks like something that will be good not only for my creativity but for my SOUL!!! Thank you for this really informative cllip.
ART is soul-fulfilling for sure. thanks and have a wonderful time creating!
OMG your pure joy in creation here made my day!!! Thank you for sharing this. Love it! Beautiful work. ❤️🙃😀👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Incredible! Love it and the way you present it too. you're quite an inspiration. Watching this video had my mind firing off like a pinball machine. I started thinking of a million ways to try this one some of my photographs. I'm also going to try it on some of my mono prints to see what happens. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge 🙌👍🙌👍
I’ve struggled a bit with the doodling part but your video really helped, thanks!
Thank you so much...I have learned a lot from the time spent here. I’m off out to buy some Yupo. I’m eager to begin!!
So much fun to watch; such helpful instruction. I love doodling but I am timid about it. This really encourages me to let go!
Came out beautifull, also love your enthusiasm. I feel you sis
Just loved it! Playful and looks great! Congratulations.
Thank you so much for this video. You're amazing and your work consistently proves that. I really love what you created here!
Those colors are life
This is so beautiful, you do really nice work and I like your teaching style.
Very inspiring! I loved watching and love your work! Thank you for sharing.
Really lovely result! Thanks for the inspiration.
I loved your video. I have not tried this. You have made me braver to attempt it!!! Thank you.
Fantastic! Thank you. I have inks and yup just need the medium and I can get started. Thanks for the inspiration.
I learned so much, and I love that flower you don't like...isn't that always the way. Great video
haha, yes. thank you and have a lovely weekend, Laura!
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I love this video. Thank you for posting. I am an acrylic artist who just found out about alcohol inks. I can't believe I have been missing out! And your video was super helpful to learn techniques. I will be returning to this post a lot. You are so sweet and fun to listen to.
thank you so much, Caitlin. glad you found the video helpful. have fun with the alcohol inks!
I have some alcohol inks and yupo paper sitting around for 3 years ... it's time I got them out and have some fun just like you do. :)
Love this video! You are so talented!!! 💖🥰💖
It's lovely CeeCee! About the pens, I have used several different types of pens, including the ones you tried at the beginning, to doodle with and have learnt to be careful not to smudge them when working. I do a light heat dry very carefully after letting the work sit overnight and that seems to set the inks just fine. I use metallic pens and white too, you jut have to give them time to dry and do the heat setting thing (VERY CAREFULLY) :-)
hehe, yeah... that's what i was afraid of. i didn't want to risk the chance of smudging since i'm very famous for that. and all those lines i was putting in, i'm sure it would have happened. have a wonderful weekend!
You did a beautiful painting, wow, I love the colors and how you brought out the flowers 🌸. S o so pretty, you make me want to start trying this. Have a beautiful day.