In this class, I'm going to be showing you how to create wispy abstracts with alcohol inks. I have some paper I'll introduce you to that is practically magic. You'll love this paper - it doesn't stain with the inks - as all of the other paper for alcohol inks do. That means you can use 1 sheet of paper over and over until you get something you love. No waste! It is genius... and takes away the price barrier we all face when learning a new skill and don't want to waste lots of money on expensive papers!

We'll start out color-swatching our inks and learning to use our blowing tools. Then we'll create some small 1-color and 2-color abstracts. Then we'll take all we've learned and go a bit larger. I have some easy techniques I know you are going to love, some magical paper you will definitely need, and some tricks for getting the ink to flow.

This class is for you if:

You love learning new techniques for your art
You are interested in alcohol inks and love the wispy edges
You love experimenting with art supplies
You love watching how others approach their painting practice

Supplies: I have a variety of fun things to show you in class. Some are a must, and others are just deciding what options you like best. Experiment and play to find out what works best for you!

Alcohol inks - I'm using a variety of inks in class including the Copic various inks and the Ranger Adirondack inks.
Nara Alcohol Ink Paper - I'm using 250 gsm in class and I love the weight of this paper. Other papers I'll show you in class are Yupo and MIneral Paper - while these are both well-known alcohol ink papers - I'll show you why you want Nara paper in class and I think you'll agree with me that it is the only way to go after you see it!
Air - You'll need something to push the inks around. I have 2 favorite tools I use for this - my dryer: REVLON All-In-One Style Hot Air Kit, and my Airbrush: Master Airbrush Multi-Purpose Gold Airbrushing System Kit with Portable Mini Air Compressor. You are welcome to blow the inks around with a straw or a can of air - but trust me - these are not your best options.
Isopropyl Alcohol - You'll need some alcohol for your work - I get the 91% isopropyl alcohol from the grocery store. You can go up to 99% - but don't get less than 91%.
Small mister - to spritz some alcohol on your inks to create some cool spotted texture
Lint-free rags - I like the blue shop towels
Jacquard Pinata Color Alcohol Inks - Bright Gold - my very favorite metallic to use
Fineline applicator - I use this to put alcohol in. the fine tip gives you lots of control over where you put that alcohol.
Posca pens for marking on final pieces - I like having white and gold for this
Gloves
Fans - for ventilating your space - I show you in class how I ventilate the fumes from my space very economically.

Christa Davis

I can teach you that ANYone can paint!

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