Introduction to Alcohol Ink - Abstract Designs

Join us for an exciting alcohol ink workshop and discover the beauty of this fascinating vivid fluid art. Under the guidance of Instructor Debra Lynn, you will learn various techniques with the use of a hand blower, straw, stamp and blending solution to manipulate the alcohol ink and revive it repeatedly.

Demonstrations and individual attention will be provided by the artist to create lovely designs. In this workshop students will complete three pieces of artwork on 5” x 7” cardstock with your choice of two adhered on a bi-fold card. No experience is necessary and all levels are welcome. All supplies and tools are provided.

Cost: $45.00 (including supplies) 2.5 hours

Alcohol ink is a fluid art. The inks are dye-based and extremely vibrant due to heavy pigmentation. The inks glide freely on non-porous surfaces and are easily manipulated with various techniques such as blowing, stamping or brushing. Another unique quality of alcohol ink is that the dried ink can be “revived” when coming into contact with fresh ink or blending solution, allowing for further process of the design. Alcohol ink is a fun and unique medium, allowing for creative freedom.

Examples of Abstract Alcohol Ink:

About the teaching artist:

Debra L. Snyder, Fine Artist/Potter/Instructor

I began my formal art education at Parsons School of Art & Design in New York and years later studied acrylic and watercolor painting with renowned artists at the Woodstock School of Art. My favorite theme for landscapes and seascapes was inspired while living at the Jersey Shore, the Catskill Mountains and the coastal areas of New England. My first encounter with alcohol ink occurred ten years ago while traveling in Arizona. I was immediately intrigued by this fluid art, the brilliance of the pigment and its versatility. Unlike acrylic or watercolor painting, alcohol ink allows for a freedom of expression which I find unique and challenging. I have been practicing as an alcohol ink artist since then and continue to discover new techniques and applications with this exciting medium.

Clay art has also been one of my passions and has kept me captivated for twenty years now. I am continually improving and exploring throwing techniques and I find the rewards of throwing clay immeasurable.

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