Back to Basics - Alcohol Ink on Canvas
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2018
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A very quick video to demonstrate to you and to me the use of AI on canvas. I used a Michaels preprep'd canvas for this demo. The AI flowed very nicely over the gesso canvas. This was my first experiment with a stretched canvas, and I really enjoyed it. Of course flowers are a great subject for an experiment - but later I will do one that will be more of a landscape. Stay tuned!
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I appreciate this so much, the fact that you are ACTUALLY using a canvas and not doing a transfer is what made me +1. The artwork is absolutely beautiful. I subscribed.
I just found your channel and love that you experiment live with your subs! Thank you!
Flower is beautiful. I like the effect you made with the compressed air more than the ones I made with a straw. Will have to try your technique too.
Beautiful and easy
So inspiring......thank you for sharing. Beautiful!!
I love colors and thank you.
Loving this painting!!!! 😘
So glad I came across your video. Just getting into this new craft and you were informative for me. TYFS
With prayers I will do this on my new canvas board. It is so beautiful. Thank you. 🌹
I am loving it. Thank you.
Gorgeous fabulous technique x
Totally enjoyed the video and helpful advice.....hope to try this down the road......
Love it!
Very beautiful! Nice & simple 💕
Stunning!
This is so helpful!!! Love it!! Thank you!!!
I really enjoyed this. I also have a channel but work primarily with resin. I was looking for a simple alcohol ink technique and thanks to you i found it. I subscribed😁
Thank you Tammy for watching and the comment. This was my first attempt using the preprimed canvass, and I was pleasantly surprised at how the inks took to it.
So pretty 🤩
WOW! That's gorgeous!
Thank you Julie. I appreciate the comment. However, I can't take credit for what the inks magically seem to create. I like to just stand by and watch it happen.
Beautiful love that techniqe with the dust blower I have the bulb love this better the force and how the ink spreads
Love this...
Wow superb. 🌹👍Just loved it.I will try it on canvas.
More like this please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🫶♥️ It’s so beautiful
Perfect so beautiful
beautiful
That is beautiful💜💜💜
This is beautiful and amazing
Thank you, Anne! If there is a technique you would like to see me attempt, just let me know.
Awesome!!!
You're the first person i've seen use canned air... interesting, loved the video.
Great tutorial 😁
Hi Gerry! Loved watching you do this! And have subcribed to your channel :)
Wow!
i was going to try this using an atomizer. after seeing the can of air idea, think ill go that route instead , tks for the good idea!!
Really Lovely! Did you use anything to prime the canvas first? And also to seal it after? Xx
So pretty love the canned air never thought of that but I’m a newbie with alcohol inks lol
when I use the canned air, I get too much water and not enough air...Are there different brands of canned air that are better to use then others???...
I never thought to use these on canvas! Great tutorial! Getting ready to do a paint pour video on my channel soon. I mainly make journals, and mixed media! Thanks for the inspiration. New subbie here, would love to be crafty UA-cam friends !
It’s so beautiful . Do we need to prime the canvas .
This is amazing ,I thought you could only use yupo paper with alcohol inks ,thanks for sharing.
Works on white dry erase boards too!👍
What was the first color? I love it turned out. It's beautiful.
Thank you so much Gerry, that was wonderful - I didnt realise you could use inks like that on canvas. Has it just been primed with gesso? I am a newbie, trying to get a lot of info before going wild with it.
Is it hard to manage on canvas, you make it look so easy. Loved the tutirial - thank you so much🧚🏼♀️💕
Hi, could you tell us what inks are you using for this project, and how do you prep your canvas, please?
A M A Z I N G !!!
Did u have to prep the canvas with anything? Did colors stay bright?
Brilliant 👏........ what is that marvellous aerosol please....? Also I am new to alcohol inks what was the white?.....i have subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your great demos 🤗🤗🤗
This is so pretty! You are very talented. Love how you just roll with the process. Do you seal the canvas when you are done? Subscribed. :)
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. To answer your question, in this case, I have not sealed this painting with anything. It has been hanging in a gallery for two months without any signs of fading. Which surprises me because the reds will fade the quickest. Let me know if there is anything you would like me to demonstrate or if you have any more questions.
Did you prime the canvas with anything?
What do you use to prime your canvas?
Did you gedso your canvas before you started
Beautiful 😍 Hi. I just wondering. How can we know the canvas already pre-coated with gesso? Thankyou 😁
N Asya the canvases I buy at Michaels are labeled. On the label you will see a reference about preprimed with gesso. It’s usually in very tiny print. If I purchase canvases from other vendors, I look for the words preprimed with gesso. If that isn’t indicated, I don’t buy them.
Great job. What did you use to finished/seal it? It is said that alcohol ink can lose its colour (I believe because of the low boiling point of 78°C and volatility). Some persons use a layer of resin to cover it after it dries.
Alcohol inks are generally not lightfast because they're dye-based not pigment-based - I don't think the boiling point has anything to do with it!
UV sealers, resins, and varnishes could help prolong the colour life of your ink for very brief temporary outdoor situations - such as wearing jewellery outdoors, but any piece of artwork in direct sunlight for more than a couple of weeks will degrade noticeably, and quickly I'm afraid. For that reason alone, you have to be very careful about selling alcohol artwork, if you don't want disgruntled customers on your hands.
Thank you for your very good video :) please tell me the name of the "air" on spray you use. Have not seen it before. thank you
Thank you for your subscribing and your kind comment. The canned air was just a generic house brand (Staples Office Supply) of a computer keyboard duster. I don’t know where you live, because in some areas of the USA the sale of it is controlled because the propellent in the can is sniffed by some folks to get a high. You may need to ask for it. I think you can purchase it at most office supply stores. It shouldn’t be to difficult to find. Hope this helps.
Looks beautiful.The can that you are spraying what is it called.Living in Australia........
It’s canned air. It’s available at most office supply stores. I am sure Amazon has it. Hope that helps.
Love it do u seal it after inking
Yes, I sealed with the Kamar, and then the UV spray. Thank you for your comment. I need to post more videos, but I have been busy with our new community art center. Is there any technique you would like to see a video on? I am open for suggestions?
Just watched this vid. I like what you drew. I only work on canvas but not with inks yet.
My question-is there a lot if any bleeding on the canvas while using inks? Thank you.
diane rix
Good evening, Diane! Thank you for watching and your question. The canvas was purchased from Michaels. It was presealed with gesso so there was no bleed. The inks moved beautifully across the canvas like it was on smooth tile. I was very pleased with how it came out. This was my first attempt using the canvas. I am so glad that I bought the gesso’d one - truly by accident!
Thank you. Nice job👍
Love this! Can u do a video using alcohol inks on canvas tote bags n how to prepare them?
Sharon Bender I am going to try and make that happen. Sounds very doable. I’ll post my attempts ( note the plural🤣)
Oh I can’t wait I made my own canvas totes n want to do!!!! Bought at HL cross body bags with zippers I want to do!!!!! Hurry hurry haha!!! Your work is beautiful!!!!!!
Thank you Gerry! Great painting! I am shocked you didn't apply a coat of primer tot eh canvas! Every other site says you must use a primer. WOW I'm impressed!!
Breezy Flowers ...many of the canvases come preprimed...just fyi.
Did you prep the canvas with paint or just applied the AP to the raw canvas? Beautiful work by the way.
Good afternoon! Thank yo for watching the video! This canvas was an experiment. I bought this small canvas from Michaels. It was pre coated with gesso before purchase, therefore, I did nothing to it but apply the inks and alcohol. Hope this helps. Is there anything else you would like to see me do? I have been debating with my self about a subject to pursue without success. Christmas prep for the fairs have me pre occupied at the moment!
wisterias could be a good one to try, spray down right? 😎
Was that alcohol in the coffee jug with the brushes?
Yes,, Kathryn, that was alcohol in the jug. Thanks for watching!
Seeing as how this is mostly "alcohol" what is the 'indoor' factor as far as odors or flammibility ????
Good afternoon, Walter! Thank you for your question, and it is a good one. When ever I am doing anything with the inks and the alcohols, I try to make sure I have very good ventilation. Just blowing the inks isn't quite so bad, but when you start using the alcohol in a mist or a spray, it can get quite "Intoxicating". If you are having any issues with the use of alcohol, or any sensitivity to it, pregnant, or other organ issues, I would avoid using it. Or just use in outside on the patio for short periods. I have a window fan that draws fresh air into the room and vents the alcohol out. If I am teaching a class, I bring it with me to ensure there is adequate ventilation. If the room does not provide ventilation or at least a window, I don't teach in it. Protect yourself. I know there are some artist that like to set their work on fire. I do not see a need for choosing this, but if you want to experiment, that is totally up to you. I don't smoke, but if I did, I would not smoke around these chemicals. You need to respect the chemistry at all times and protect yourself. Just about every chemical used in the arts has some issue with safety. Educate yourself.
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So gesso is the base? Can I prime canvas with something else??
Gesso is what the canvas id prepared with before purchase. You can also add another coat of gesso to the canvas if you want to ensure a good surface. I have only used gesso to prime with. It comes in black as well as the common white. Hope this helps.
What is on the red can. Thank you.
Its just air. Normally used for cleaning electronics but she found an awesome use for it!
Is your surface completely smooth or textured?
Joseph, good morning! The canvas is not totally smooth like a tile would be. A "tooth" still remains on the surface. It is a primed canvas purchased from Michaels.
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Which spray are you using ?
Good morning! Thank you for watching and your comment. The spray is just a can of canned air used to clean computer key boards. Bought it at Staples, mud local office supply store. I am sure you can get if for Walmart, Costco and other big box stores. But, I don’t know where you are located, so if those stores are not available, I think I would try to find it on Amazon. Good luck 👍🏼. Let me know if you would like any other information.
Thank You so VERY much for showing the way You did this as now I feel I may give it a TRY... You should get an AIR Gun, They are wonderful and don't freeze Your hand Hun, I wished I knew if You did anything to the canvas before starting. if You want to join Our Group, We'd LOVE to have you, it's called, "Art Addict's From Around the World" I Subscribed and I'll share this Video in Our Group. Many Thanks.
You never said how you prepped the canvas
If you listen, I said the canvas was already pretreated with gesso at the factory. There was no other prep.
It's a shame you don't explain things a little bit more it's very confusing for beginners to follow you
Love it!
Did you prime the canvas with anything??
Thanks for stopping by! The canvas was purchased from Michaels. They sell canvases already primed with gesso. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask!