NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loose Doodles with Alcohol Ink and India Ink
I love mixing mediums and these "Loose Doodles" created with bright swatches of vibrant alcohol ink and then detailed with bold black India Ink are a great representation of the type of art I love to create.
I'll guide you step-by-step, and we'll do a bit of practice with the doodling to get you comfortable before detailing your paintings.
Here's a quick overview and summary of the supplies we'll be using in this online course:
Here is a list of supplies we'll be using:
ALCOHOL INK
For this project, you can use a rainbow of colors - the color palette is up to you!
INDIA INK
I prefer Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink
91% OR 99% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (IPA)
Either is fine - just so it's not 70%, which isn't strong enough.- Have this handy in a small sealed bottle to clean brushes in between using different colors.
BLENDING SOLUTION
Ranger Alcohol Blending Solution really does work differently than Isopropyl Alcohol and I highly recommend it. Don't try to make your own (I have) because it doesn't work as well and doesn't dry properly. A little goes a long way, so overall the Ranger brand will save you a lot of frustration and money in the long run.
PAPER/SUBSTRATE
Any synthetic paper (I like Yupo, Grafix Dura-Brite Opaque White or White Craft Plastic) For this project I recommend a 9x12 or 12x12 size.
CLEAR FILM OR ACETATE
This is optional, but very helpful for practicing the doodling action before actually doing it on your painting. Any clear acetate or film will work (must be firm, though, not like Saran Wrap).
Some options are:
- Clear Page Protectors
- Grafix Clear Plastic
TOOLS
1" flat brush (or any larger brush)
Dry-erase marker or other marker that can be wiped off of clear film or acetate
OTHER
This project uses bigger puddles of ink, so make sure to be in a well-ventilated area or wear a respirator.
