In this class, we are going to get creative with acrylic inks. This is a really fun medium to play in. It is highly pigmented and very liquidy. It flows beautifully when we add water and gives us this really beautiful vibrant watercolor-looking wash. The technique in class is super easy and the results are a really delightful surprise every single time.

We'll start out by creating some smaller pieces... I use this to experiment with all my color choices and narrow down the ones that are my favorite. We'll use our favorite small piece to create a larger piece.

This class is for you if:

You love learning new techniques for your art
You are interested in learning more creating some dreamy landscapes of your own
You love experimenting with art supplies
You love watching how others approach their art practice

Supplies: I usually encourage you to use the supplies you have on hand... but in this class, it is rather specific as to what really worked best for me doing this technique. You want to go with the heavier paper and use the very high flow acrylic inks for it to work best. I experiment with tube watercolor for you in class - so you don't have to - and it doesn't work out nearly as well. I do encourage you to experiment with other high flower paints if you have them, but in the end, I have decided the ink-type products work the very best. I have kept the supplies very simple in this class... but you are welcome to enhance your finished landscapes with any of your supplies for some finishing touches if they need it.

Watercolor paper - I'm using Cold Press 300lb (640gsm) watercolor paper - you really do need the very thick paper because of the large amounts of water we are using on the paper. Thinner papers buckle and curl too much. I'm using a 9"x12" block of paper in class. This paper also comes in sheets you are welcome to try out also.
Acrylic inks. The colors I have in class: FW Olive Green, FW Red Earth, FW Antelope Brown, FW Dark Green, FW Purple Lake, FW Crimson, FW Paynes Gray, Aquafina Burnt Umber, Liquitex Q Magenta, Liquitex Silver, Bronze, Gold, and Copper (the metallics are optional and don't work as well as the solid colors)
Hake brushes - 2" to 2 1/2" in size to spread the water.
Random smaller watercolor brush for details and to drip water.
Blue Shop Towels - I love these to soak up water. You can try out any type of towel or rag for this if you prefer.

Michelle Pellot

Aspiring Photographer & Abstract Artist

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