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ONLINE CLASS: Learn how to create bold, abstract bouquets with alcohol ink and acrylic paint pens

I hope you'll consider joining my newest online class to create a fun, whimsical bouquet with me! But this is not a "One and Done" class...

A Focus on Creating and Experimentation This Summer

I teach a lot of in-person workshops because I LOVE teaching and helping others create amazing art. The actual class time is so much fun...

2023 Online Summer Series

I'm excited to offer a series of six online classes throughout June, July, and August! It's so important to set aside time to be...

Altenew Alcohol Inks have won me over

It started with the blues. I was watching a YouTube video where an artist used a specific color of blue I just hadn't seen before and I...

Exciting News to Start Off the New Year... I'm Published!

I'm thrilled and honored to be part of a new book, "Creating Art with Alcohol Ink", which will be released on January 17th! I have two...

My 2023 Calendar is now available

I've opted for a desk calendar for 2023. It is 4" high x 8" wide with a sturdy tent base and features twelve of my favorite "loose...

My Alcohol Ink Supply List

LAST UPDATED: APRIL 2023 After each of my workshops, I used to send out an email to the students with a list of the materials we used and...

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022

Daughters celebrating mothers, mothers celebrating daughters, sisters, best friends, fur baby mamas - Mother's Day is for celebrating...

Doodling on Alcohol Ink

I love doodling on top of alcohol ink. It's so fun and relaxing. I prefer to use POSCA brand acrylic paint pens. They are brighter and...

2022 Calendar

It's that time of year again! I've selected twelve favorite paintings that I've done this year and created a wall calendar for 2022. It...

Time-lapse video creating an abstract floral bouquet with alcohol ink and acrylic paint

I was playing around in my studio last night and decided to videotape what I was doing. I started with an 11x14 piece of Yupo paper and...

Abstract to Awesome: Transforming abstract backgrounds into art

Who doesn’t love making abstract backgrounds? I could make them all day – it’s the ultimate playtime, with no pressure, just color and...

A new year, infinite possibilities

Happy New Year! After a difficult 2020, I'm looking forward to this new year with great optimism. So many "news" - so many possibilities!...

Bee Blocks Video Tutorial

When my husband and I started beekeeping last summer, I felt compelled to create some bee-inspired art. Using alcohol inks on these small...

Inked Metal Pumpkin Tutorial

Learn my techniques to apply alcohol ink to galvanized metal to achieve an organic blending of colors with vibrant, glossy results.

Creating Art to Benefit Guitars For Vets

This is the back of my finished art guitar for Guitars For Vets, a fantastic organization that provides free instruments and lessons to...

Inspirational Quotes for Greeting Cards

When I do my Alcohol Ink Greeting Cards workshop, I bring along several different inspirational sayings or quotes that people can attach...

Evolution of a Floral Bouquet

I did my first "Floral Bouquet" workshop last night and although I was a little anxious about it, the results were amazing! However I am...

Artwork exhibited at Ovation Communities

I'm very honored to have my alcohol ink art exhibited this month at Ovation Jewish Home, part of Ovation Communities in Milwaukee,...

Ornaments and jewelry and snowflakes....Oh, My!

Fall is here and the holidays are right around the corner! If you love making handmade ornaments, decor and gifts - then take note of the...