Floral Study 1. 4 x 4 Alcohol Ink on Mineral paper. 2016 Sheila Delgado
Going through the lessons in Sandy Sandy‘s FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink E-course. Still don’t have a decent hummingbird. Lesson worth repeating. Decided to try working the inks like I do watercolors. Hoping that familiar techniques will make the new medium feel familiar as well.
I thought these were a hot mess, but looking again this morning I see some redeeming areas. I can still go back in and rework each of these. That will be a lesson in itself.
I have a limited palette, but the background below is a mix from cleaning my brush. More lesson learning. In both pieces, the majority of the color was applied straight from the bottle. I moved the paint with a brush in the dark blue above, and the backgrounds. There is brush work in the center below as well.
Floral Study 2. 4 x 4 Alcohol Ink on Mineral paper. 2016 Sheila Delgado
I’m an introvert… I love being by myself,
love being outdoors, love taking a long walk with my dogs
and looking at the trees, flowers, the sky.
Audrey Hepburn
Happy creating to you!
Love these… The colors are glorious!!! Love the quote too… <3
Thanks Karin, but they are no where half as wonderful as your sunflowers!! LOL
You just keep experimenting – good for you Sheila. I sold my alcohol inks at the garage sales on Saturday – I found them too frustrating although the colours are incredible. Have fun!
I have to admit I am feeling the same way. Mostly because I am so afraid of an accidental spill! Someone got a good deal I am sure Val! LOL
Ooooo very nice!
Thanks my fellow implementor!
‘O brave new world, / That has such people in ‘t!’ as you, fearlessly taking on new learning! I especially like the 2nd piece, with its vivid deep colors and eye-candy blending. So glad you’re sharing these ‘inklementations’ with us, Sheila.
Ha ha ha ha!! I think I am going to have to use that for my next blog title Dotty! Inkle dinkle do! With your permission of course 🙂
So glad to see you experimenting Sheila! I have to say, Carol Edan, when learning a new medium, it’s best not to stop when you feel you’re gonna mess up . . . but to keep going and ask “what if?” . . . The lessons learned are far more valuable than producing a pretty picture. 🙂 Cheers to no expectations or inhibitions!!
Oh there are inhibitions all right! LOL, the hummingbird is definitely causing some angst! ha ha ha But I will keep working on it Sandy 🙂 Thanks for visiting, and thanks so much for all of the great tools and teaching 🙂
Both are colorful, but N* 2 is my favourite… Great job, Sheila!
Nice to know Louise 🙂 I think that one needs the most work, LOL. Maybe not huh? Happy, sunny day to you 🙂
love the firey colors and sponteneity! Great idea to let pieces rest. They always look better the next day! Been there,done that. Just remember to stop when you feel you’re gonna mess up!
Wise words my friend 🙂 have fun today 🙂
Wow! I don’t see a hot mess – I see lots of bright beautiful colour! Really wonderful!
Gee thanks Emma! Thinking of you 🙂