#2 Alcohol Ink Abstract/Landscape Painting Demo on tile - kristarobertso...

Alcohol ink painting on tile - my first attempts, and how to make homemade ink

Made my own alcohol ink by soaking sharpie and bic markers in 91% alcohol (15mL/0.5oz per marker). The cost of the marker, alcohol, and squeeze bottle was less than half the cost of the store bought inks which are (0.5oz). Some of the lighter colors need 2 or 3 markers to get the right concentration of ink, but overall it is much cheaper than store bought brands. 

This makes it a great way for me to practice ink painting without worrying about the cost and 'wasting' ink on my practice pieces. Also using a tile means I can wipe away ink with alcohol and start again!

Some of the colors and mixes

After a few test pieces these are my first attempts using a heat gun and gravity to move the ink. A bit of a mess but I can see potential!

Good idea to wear a respirator when creating alcohol art!

Alcohol Ink Abstract/Landscape Painting Demo on tile - kristarobertsonart

watch me paint using alcohol inks...