Alcohol Ink Art Blog
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August's Artist & Ambassador of the Month: Shauna McNair
This month we are happy to feature Shauna McNair a.k.a. Ambacthaus on Instagram as our August Artist of the Month! 1) What kind of alcohol ink a... -
June's Artist & Ambassador of the Month: Crystal Swimm
1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. I guess I am an experimental mixed media abstract... -
May's Artist & Ambassador of the Month: Catherine Vincent
Β We are proud to feature Catherine Vincent as our alcohol ink artist and ambassador for the month of May. Get inspired by her beautiful textural ... -
April's Artist & Ambassador of the Month: LAURA LEIGH
Β 1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. Iβm an alcohol ink artist living in LA . I love... -
March's Artist & Ambassador of the Month: JULIE OLSON
Julie Olson is one of the forerunners of bringing alcohol ink art to the mainstream. We are thrilled to highlight her work and hear from her in th... -
December's Artist & Ambassador of the Month: SARAH ROBISON
1) What kind of alcohol ink artist are you? How did you get started? Tell us a little about you. I discovered alcohol inks back in 2017, four yea... -
November's Artist & Ambassador of the Month: TINA IRVINE
We are so excited to showcase a wonderful artist who has made a name by just being typically awesome and supportive in the alcohol ink community, ... -
September Artist & Ambassador of the Month: Laurie Williams
Β We are very excited to start the Artist & Ambassador of the Month club back up. And this month's star you may know from her leading role in ... -
Green Light This: All 8 of T-Rex Inks' Green Alcohol Inks and how to color match them to other brands
Meet all eight of T-Rex Inks' captivating green alcohol inks: Irish Moss, Jurassic Green, Lemongrass, Olive Grove, Kelp Forest, Seaglass, Firefly, and Laser Green. -
Shades of Pink: Meet All 4 of T-Rex Inks' Pink Alcohol Inks, and Compare Colors Across Brands
Whether you're looking for a bold and vibrant statement or a soft and delicate touch, these four inksβDragonfruit Pink, Snapdragon Pink, Coral Blush, and Prism Pinkβoffer bountiful creative opportunities. -
Timelapse Tutorial Painting using just one color: INFINITY TEAL
The beauty of our alcohol inks is that in working with just one color, you can unleash a spectrum of undertones... -
April Artist & Ambassador of the Month: OLIVIA JOY STUDIO
We are very excited to bring attention to a new artist & educator every month. Each Artist we highlight also teaches their craft in some way... -
September Artist & Educator Of The Month: Mandy Marie
Β We are very excited to bring attention to a new artist & educator every month. Each Artist we highlight also teaches their craft in some wa... -
August Artist & Educators Of The Month: Mr. & Mrs. King
We are very excited to bring attention to a new artist every month. Each Artist we highlight also teaches their craft in some way so we can all benefit from it. This month we interviewed some of the most accomplished alcohol ink tumbler and cup artists we have ever seen: Mr. & Mrs. King. Let's dive in!
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July Artist & Educator Of The Month: Kimberly Deene
We are very excited to bring attention to a new artist every month. Each Artist we highlight also teaches their craft in some way so we can all benefit from it. This month we interviewed Kimberly Deene. Let's dive in!
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Acrylic Inks vs. Alcohol Inks... What's The Difference?!?
We all love alcohol ink for its beautiful and vibrant colors, but what about acrylic inks? They look almost the same in some cases... but are they the same as alcohol ink? For that matter... What is Acrylic Ink? How does it compare to Alcohol Ink? Can you use Acrylic Ink together with Alcohol Ink? Find out this and more below!
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JUNE ARTIST & EDUCATOR OF THE MONTH: HEATHER MADER
What advice for newΒ alcohol inkΒ artists would you offer?Β GO WITH THE FLOW! :) I think this is true with ANY fluid art medium, but especially alcohol inks!Β -
How To Seal Alcohol Ink Art
We all love making art with alcohol ink for its vibrancy, beauty, and ease of use. However, the question often comes up about how to protect your finished alcohol ink art to prevent them from scratches, damage, and from fading with time.Β
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Tips & Tricks When Painting Alcohol Ink On Metal
Painting alcohol ink on metal is simple to do. Whether you are painting alcohol ink on metal washers, foil, filigrees, metal sheets, or something else it is easy to achieve incredibly gorgeous effects that look fantastic both as artworks and as jewelry. -
Painting With Alcohol Ink On Canvas: Tips, Techniques & Advice
Painting alcohol ink on canvas has many advantages, but a little more prep is needed than other surfaces. Read on for some tips, techniques, and advice for creating alcohol ink art on canvas. -
Alcohol Ink Painting On Glass: Hot Tips & Techniques!
Turn those empty picture frames, glass vases, wine glasses, glass ornaments, and more into display-worthy works of stained glass art in minutes by painting the glass with alcohol ink!
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Paper for Alcohol Ink Painting
The best alcohol ink papers are made from a material called polypropylene which is a kind of thin, flexible, nonporous plastic. This material comes in various thicknesses, colors, and levels of translucency and quality... -
Essential Supplies for Painting with Alcohol Inks
The beauty of painting with alcohol inks is that it requires very minimal supplies to start. You really only need a set of inks, a surface to paint on, and your hands! But if you want to explore more options, read on for a list of essential supplies for painting with alcohol inks...
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Where to Buy Alcohol Ink? Some advice from an artist on getting started
So you are ready to take the dive into alcohol inks and explore this new artistic medium, but where do you even start? What is needed to get going... -
Can I Use Alcohol Ink In Resin? And More Epoxy Resin Colorant Options
As a professional resin artist, I am always looking for new ways to get color and hue and one of my favorite ways is by using alcohol inks in res... -
Alcohol Ink vs India Ink? Whatβs the Difference?
That answer boils down to one simple thing⦠Do you have to shake it first? India Inks are a lot like that hot cocoa you just had, there is a lot ... -
What is Alcohol Ink Blending Solution? Is it different than Isopropyl Alcohol?
When working with alcohol inks, a clear blender is an absolute must-have tool. Its mysterious ability to blend colors and dilute them is unmatched... -
How The T-Rex Alcohol Ink Starter Colors Got Their Name
We are a two-person team (Stephen & Tiffani), both of whom are artists. As we were looking for the inks for our projects, we thought about wh... -
Alcohol Ink Art Techniques: Getting the Flowing Airy Wispy Effect
Perhaps the most iconic form of the burgeoning alcohol ink world is that of the silky flowing lines that seem to blend into the air as it sprawls... -
A Beginnerβs Guide to Alcohol Ink Art, The Basics
You may have seen this fascinating art form pop up in your peripherals on Instagram lately. It is attention-grabbing with its wildly beautiful spl...