How to use acrylic inks (a demo)

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3 жыл бұрын

This week, I’m playing with ink and water. When I find something I like, I’ll explore that idea over and over again, letting it lead me down a path of discovery.
I’m not trying to replicate what I liked, but rather find the next thing. In this video you’ll see me demo my process of moving ink around the page to see what interesting effects I come up with. It’s all about experimentation and noticing what I enjoy.
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@deborahbaker3177 Ай бұрын

I just love your messages here: don't get attached, don't make experiments too precious. Instead of trying to replicate one experiment, think about what you like and discover what comes next.

@ArieleYedida 2 ай бұрын

You are a genius, plain and simple. I rarely see you create anything that I find unsuccessful. The words you use to teach what's important in art making have truly helped me. More power to you Louise!

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much x

@CC-vw1cs 23 күн бұрын

Interesting, just today I was trying to replicate some old marks and drips and felt the frustration you talk about... Very valuable lesson you teach, thank you!

@deedoyle397 3 жыл бұрын

You make each mark-making exercise an event! More than the "how-to," It's really helpful to hear your thought process through each of these ... Thanks! Am looking forward to find Your Joy Taster!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@vickibrighton9455 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so helpful to hear your thought process as you create. Looking forward to your upcoming class! ♥️

@lindapowell2660 3 жыл бұрын

Its lovely to have to nattering away, talking about your exploring while I am doing my own exploring.

@candicewoodard8575 3 жыл бұрын

Love the randomness of inks and high flow acrylics. But this video takes it to another level as I usually think I can replicate into a painting. Now I can relax and just have fun. I call some of my creations "there goes crazy grandma again". lol. Thank you, Louise.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

you are welcome!

@diannelacourciere4129 9 ай бұрын

It is wonderful hearing your thought process.😊

@saramccracken5342 Жыл бұрын

I do love your casual demos showing us just how to start and not be too precious!

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@jeanbaardsen2863 3 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how many times I've done something I liked, then tried to do something similar, and failed miserably! This was a good bit of information to share.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@suzanneolson1628 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your comments on the different pieces. I can’t wait to try this technique to explore work I’ve done that I like, and I have the day off tomorrow!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@leafrisher517 2 жыл бұрын

Àmazing work of art. You are so talanted ,wise and generous. Thank you.

@lisafroment856 Жыл бұрын

You are an amazing artist! I love watching you work, and then trying to do some stuff on my own. Thank you.

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Happy painting!

@dianecharest8365 2 ай бұрын

You always inspire me, whenever i watch your videos.

@ThisPaintingLife Ай бұрын

Aww thank you so much Diane ❤

@marytrantow8792 3 жыл бұрын

This was sooo helpful. You’re right, I always try to replicate but your explanation makes total sense. Thank you!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@joannepower203 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch and so excited for the taster!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

me too!

@donnaer 9 ай бұрын

I’ve signed up for 2023, and am hoping to develop the looseness and noticing skills, so I go back to watch this as a reminder. Thanks! I’m excited!

@kennetwikart9016 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful marks, makes you happy!

@imogenequest56 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I haven’t been this excited about trying a new medium in quite awhile! I love all of them. So much fun with the 2 colours! Acrylic inks are now on my Christmas list

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@sarawelder1 10 ай бұрын

It was really helpful to see you experiment with how the water is added and when.

@appassionata971 3 жыл бұрын

I just found you on KZfaq.... and I'm really happy !!!!

@bdillvarga 3 жыл бұрын

Another helpful video. Love hearing you make visible your thinking process!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@alisonkleinhans3972 3 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this. What valuable input! Thank you so much.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@barbmclean1722 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Louise for sharing. Such an important lesson!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@archerandthemouse Жыл бұрын

You must have a million sketch books, a library of them. How fun it must be to go through old ones. Thank you for sharing.

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

I don't have as many as you might think because I was away from my art for many years of my life. I'm trying to make up for lost time though!

@jo-sully-anne2418 3 жыл бұрын

Watched this a couple of times now and getting something from each view 👌🏻

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased :)

@leilaskye8143 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to your taster course. I have a little peice ready in my diary. I will keep trying and exploring. I dont have what I love so will go back. Thank you Loiuse

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@mariaguillerminaayrolo1480 Жыл бұрын

Love your art!!! great tutorial!! Thank you!!!!!!!!❤

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@debbiekeneipp6305 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. Excellent inspiration!

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@monckeyman14 2 жыл бұрын

These are great small explorations to starts..

@yogaasanastrasbourg4519 5 ай бұрын

thanks for give us the clue for understanding your process. very helpfull.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@christineannette7482 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant idea you gave me, to take parts of paintings I love and work on doing more of that in a sketchbook, instead of trying to replicate something smaller into a larger painting. I agree that has not worked well for me. I will try your suggestion. Really appreciate that!💛

@maggiesmith6519 Жыл бұрын

Very very helpful thank you Louise!!!!❤️

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome!

@devnagraham1006 Жыл бұрын

This was so informative I really appreciate you sharing your process. Very useful for someone like me who needs to learn to loosen up and experiment more! Thank you

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

So glad I could help. ♥

@oliveoil2022 3 жыл бұрын

inspiring, I like your easy playful approach.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@paintingtracey 9 ай бұрын

Incredible ❤

@ThisPaintingLife 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@djdfr 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to the up-coming course, along with a friend of mine.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

me too!

@rowenacorlett3146 9 ай бұрын

Love this demo. Makes me realise how you can use water with acrylics and get great effects like with watercolour.

@ThisPaintingLife 9 ай бұрын

Yes you can! Glad you enjoyed it. ❤

@LMAbstractArt 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing, keep them coming!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@gailwhitter3293 3 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video Louise ... I have been there .... trying to replicate one of those pieces I absolutely love and getting so frustrated when it fails ... now I have another way of looking at experiments ... love all your videos and sharing and looking forward to the upcoming workshop.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@wendywendy3718 3 жыл бұрын

I always love your videos. Thank you so much for your generous sharing of wisdom and joy. I would love to come perch in your studio!!!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@SinewMinew 3 жыл бұрын

It is so enjoyable to watch you work. I would love to see this ink project in a large scale format. I’m curious on how you deal with or adapt to the challenges in translating small to large. Hopefully you’ll share some of that process with a video!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@elsatroubetzkoy7467 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Luise, for this video. Working with ink is a lot of fun and looses us up. I like to play with Ink and it is very important to have from the beginning of the creative process a jar with diluted ink - like you showed it to us - to have direct access to this shady gray (mid tone). I like your explanation very much, playing around and then trying to understand what we like or what we don't like and why!!! Even writing this dawn can be very helpful in the sense of not loosing this observation and to feel ready for the next step, like crossing a river on rocky stones until reaching the other riverside! Looking forward for your one week course!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

I love the stones analogy!

@arlenemraz4607 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a mat on those pieces to see the wonderful negative white spaces created by the lines that connect to the outside edges. In US …Carson has a Mixed Media pad that stands up to lots of layers….Thanks for sharing your art spirit…..mraz

@ziondanny7081 7 ай бұрын

Good lesson!

@rainazichterman2537 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to do more of what I like.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

yes we make it so much harder than it needs to be

@geridegruy6070 Жыл бұрын

love!

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it!

@rosemarywright3513 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, really interesting

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sandylee1717 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful info thank you‼️

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@unexpectedartists1676 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful demo

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ♥

@brandythompson6544 3 жыл бұрын

I love to hear you articulate what you enjoy about each piece while you are creating it- and then when you were reviewing the dried pieces. Excellent lesson to learn to let go of accidents being recreated - but attempting to explore with the technique instead. Absolutely brilliant!!!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@katjastar3621 Жыл бұрын

great advice. thanks a lot

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@marypartridge5154 Жыл бұрын

I love watching you and I love your down to earth approach. Are these ideas for paintings???

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

Aww I am so glad you enjoy it and yes they are Mary!

@deniselini1366 3 жыл бұрын

Louises videos!!!!😄👏👏👏

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you!

@deniselini1366 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThisPaintingLife 😄❤️

@johnscoppa6767 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@ThisPaintingLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@shelleyhakonson5307 5 ай бұрын

Love these! The freedom is seductive, it's a great loosening up exercise. Bonus- they are lovely.

@ThisPaintingLife 5 ай бұрын

I agree it's a wonderful exercise! And thank you 🖌😍

@annetiwari4987 Жыл бұрын

Great demo. I wanted to introduce you to finger cots -- a sort of rubber or latex finger cover which ccomes in several sizes and which you can roll down over that bandaged finger. It will keep the bandage clean and dry even when you are washing your hands or doing what you do in the video.

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@mandiewilson8977 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - Wonderful! Would you also include in your text materials you are using for example, the large sheet of paper?

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Mandie, but I do this inbetween working and it's always hard to fit it in - if I also have to write up my materials, I'd never get round to making the videos.

@beverlyallen9045 3 жыл бұрын

It was fun to see you playing with the ink, water and pigment. I can't wait for the course to begin next week! I'm curious - do you have a pile of those papers you played with? My studio is getting full of paper!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do

@gailflynn443 Жыл бұрын

Great ! I agree I love the first one, but the exercise is fantastic.Do you keeps all these works? I just have so much.

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

No I sold these. Others go on the bonfire x

@Artfulearth 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love your thought process and how quickly you work. Can you tell me how you have your camera is suspended over your table? Thanks 😊

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

specially made bracket on the wall

@junebloye1487 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so funny how you anticipate every dumb question before it’s asked! Well done. Would you ever use this method to paint an entire painting?

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@robfuzz Жыл бұрын

Do you make notes on each page of how you did that sketch, like materials used and mix of colors?

@missdeesaccount Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me what sketchbook you are using? I like the large, square format. Thank you! Your videos are great!

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

I think this is a Seawhite one

@sheilalittlejohns2851 3 жыл бұрын

Brusho is also good for mark making thank you

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@susanstern6303 7 ай бұрын

Can you do a similar thing with acrylic ink vs Indian ink? What’s the difference between them? Also do you have work that is only ink or is it just a part of a larger work?

@raggapuss 3 жыл бұрын

Hello trying to find out the size of the sax regular drawing paper..

@KhairulsaniIsmail 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️👍🏼

@jo-sully-anne2418 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise, I don't have Indian ink, but have acrylic ink. Do you think it could possibly work with that? Get so much joy watching you work and offering such wisdom and help. Thank you 🙏

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will be just the same x

@jo-sully-anne2418 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThisPaintingLife thank you 😊

@cintacful Жыл бұрын

Can I ask you what medium you mixed a coloured ink to make it last longer. I just love the way you mix your blacks and yellow/orange.

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

I just used water x

@ravenwind75 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of spiral bound sketchbooks are you using? I'm really enjoying your work.

@ThisPaintingLife 2 жыл бұрын

I can't recall what they are, sorry

@tjtinaj83 9 ай бұрын

The jars you have, are they just water down acrylic inks or watered down acrylic paint.

@janewhite 2 жыл бұрын

What sort of crayons do use Louise, are they wax?

@raggapuss 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Am loving this video and signed up for your free workshop. Can you tell me please what size is that Sax mixed media paper you used... it looks large onscreen

@donnabloomfield7187 Жыл бұрын

May i ask what color/brand the yellow is? I love this video, and have been trying. Big thanks!!

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

I wish I could tell you but I have no idea as this was a while ago x

@aboxofpaint 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna be more like you.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much!

@swl9270 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@tinycuisine6544 2 жыл бұрын

Well, remember what she just said: if you try to replicate it's not gonna work!

@cyndysmith4756 Жыл бұрын

The one on the right reminds me of a yellow rosebud . At about 19:29

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

🌻 I can totally see that!

@neljansen8275 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise> Love your work, but completely missed the early June class. Bummer! Will you be offering this again in the fall, maybe. Hint, hint, hint! Can we put a bee in your bonnet?

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

I will likely offer it again, although I'm not sure when. Stay tuned!

@robfuzz Жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried blowing on the ink like with a straw? Using salt or rubbing alcohol drops? Do you incorporate acrylic inks with your acrylic painting?

@ellensalomonsen7465 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise, thank you for your great videos! They are very helpful and inspiring for me. I would like to purchase the paper you are using in this video, could you spell out to me where you bought it? The water color paper is awful expensive for just playing 😏

@ARtandSoul998 2 жыл бұрын

It's from Seawhite company in UK you have to have a registered website to apply to register before you can order anything. However if you are in the UK, there is a website called Cowling & Wilcox which sell the seawhite brands of paper! :)

@ellensalomonsen7465 2 жыл бұрын

@@ARtandSoul998 thank you so much for answering. 🌸

@bernardesfilipe 3 жыл бұрын

I've been experimenting with acrylic inks and I find them a bit more finicky than liquid watercolour or india ink (lot more water needed to keep them moving), probably will try diluting them first next time. I've been using watercolour paper and it buckles a lot, creating some ridges that some time keeps inks on place, instead of letting them move - it seems your paper doesn't buckle as much (can't quite figure what would be the equivalent in Portugal, as Seawhite paper is not available), any tips on preventing that?

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thicker paper? Mine buckles too but I just flatten it with heavy books when it's dry

@catheeriinee16 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise! May I ask what is the big black crayon you are using?

@ThisPaintingLife 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh I can't remember - could have been a stabilo woody??

@gelwithmark Жыл бұрын

Hi Louise. I’m new to your channel and am really enjoying your vids that I’ve watched. I was just wondering if you could maybe tell me which brand of ink you are using and also the name of the paper from seawhites- or is it simply cartridge paper? Regards Mark

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

I don't know what ink this was - I just buy whatever I can get. The seawhite paper is 220gsm cartridge paper

@rhondaviau-caron3322 Жыл бұрын

So was you orange and yellow paint watered down too because it looked thin.

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

these are inks

@rhondaviau-caron3322 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jacquelinemcabery6960 3 жыл бұрын

What is the weight of the paper you use? Thank you!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Just whatever I have

@rhondaviau-caron3322 Жыл бұрын

I am always afraid that I will love something random and never be able to recreate it. Or that I try it on my piece and hate it.

@ThisPaintingLife Жыл бұрын

That's just a mindset shift. Yes you will make random things that can't be recreated - but if you work this way all the time, you will make loads of different ones. Yes you will do some things you don't like - that's all part of being an artist. You have to let go of the fear and just have some fun!