Have you ever held a vial that seemed to contain pure liquid magic, cloudy with every possible pigment color imaginable? That’s The Tingology magical side of alcohol inks, especially when it is dripped or poured on glass like surfaces that are non-absorbent, letting it gush and flow a like mini cascades in where fantastic pattern emerge from out of nowhere. Compare this technique which is spontaneous and active to something like acrylics or watercolors where you need a bit of control all the time and now the fun is largely in the surprise. In short, go with the flow, dancing to the beat not just your drum.
“This is akin to tangoing with the paper; sometimes you lead, sometimes it”. A quote attributed to
Fiona as an artist who subscribes to uncontrolled movements The true core of this art form is that impulse is not restricted. Strong tones seamlessly merge with each other punctuating silent marks creating an enigmatic puzzle should blew the mind of a precise person.
Isopropyl alcohol suddenly becomes a spice giving a softer, more gradient effect with a subtle fade. Give it a push with some well co-coordinated blowing perhaps by using a straw or hairdryer you laugh and sing as you make some noise in your studio This is usually a drive to test out new things which are perceived to be wrong producing new look. Every piece of artwork tends to reveal itself with every touch of generating some surprise to the expectant eye.
Take for example let us use Emma a newbie who slipped a gallon of water over her work while on it
Once a disaster turned into a creative gold mine: it was a merger of blue, purple and green on one side in a truly random like display. So it’s no wonder why she would encourage new people to make mistakes because it is liberating.
** Interrogate the canvass with the strange texture of say common salt and mark snowflake like patterns that seem to have a life of their own when you sprinkle them on damp ink. Or, utilize some felt applicators for dabbing, thus making flat ground seem a little like nebulas sparking in the night
Investment in a glossy coating of resin gives the magnificent sheen of a rococo period making sure not only of completeness your work but capturing stories within. It’s almost like trapping a rainbow picture. To any artist it’s like a definitive savannah of pushing as far as they can harnessing whatever techniques they have.
Accessories are paramount. The mischievous ink hardly comes off even when you are pretty fed up. In essence, gloves become your ultimate ally in this journey through colors that resemble sweet candy.
In the vibrant color and symphony, welcome every bit of curiosity, things will get a little weird from time to time that a paint dance with that sprinkle of happy surprises characteristic of an early summer rain.