Learn to paint with Inks

The complete Online Course 100% free

What is creativity? Say hello to Sarah

The purpose of creativity in everyday life. Introduction from Sarah Montani. English, Italiano, Français, Africaans, Akan, Arabic…. and a lot of other languages are accesible by adding the Subtitles: Therefore activate the settings (wheel symbol on the bottom at the right side) - click on Subtitles - then click on Automatic translation.

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Let’s co-create! Beautiful things happen on the surface, the colors are floating and mixing in a translucent and shiny way and produce great luminosity, it s magicial.

Sarah Montani

“What I love about ink is that its more than just a paint medium - Beautiful things happen on the surface, the colors are floating and mixing in a translucent and shiny way and produce great luminosity, it s magicial.”

Sarah Montani

“Working with alcohol ink is a mental state, a full immersion in movement of air and liquid. Painting with liquids puts the mind in a flowing, highly concentrated state.”

Starterset Ink Art.

All you need to get started. You don't need a big budget for ink art. Travel light: minimal cost, minimal equipment, and you're ready to go. It takes very little to get started with inks. And it's incredibly gratifying.

The colour range

Easy guide to choose your colors. What colors do you need to get started? How do you find inspiring and matching colors? What to look for in black and white? What is special about the metallic colors?

Black and White, part 1.

Black and white. Lighten and darken. Part 1 Opaque, pigmented, transparent? How can I darken colors, how lighten them? What do I have to consider with black inks, what is special about white? How do I get a sandy effect?

Black and White, part 2.

Black and white. Lighten and darken. Part 2 How can I work on a black painting background? How can I achieve soft edges? How can I conjure up delicate structural effects with ink?

Focus on the beautiful parts of the painting.

Focus on the beautiful parts of the painting. What do I feel looks good? What is less aesthetic? How can I proceed if certain parts of the image are not well done? How can I bring out the good spots of the image? What to do if the edges are not nice?

All types of Inks: Drawing Inks, Metallic, Acrylic ink.

Ink types: Drawing ink, metallic, you name it. Inks are available as drawing inks, as ink pastes, as acrylic inks and also as sketch markers. What are the differences, how can the inks be combined? What doesn't work? What is the best way to work with the metallic tones? Everything around the ink types in this course!

The ancient technique of thread painting

The ancient technique of thread painting. Paint with a thread? With inks can achieve beautiful effects with this very old technique. But what is the right thread? What does it work best with? The secret is: Dental floss! It is perfect for creating beautiful effects!

Painting grounds from natural materials - and others! Part 1

Which painting grounds can you use to paint with inks? I show you some painting grounds from natural material - and others. There are wonderful painting grounds from natural material that are suitable for inks: stone paper, clay and also wood.

What is Encaustic? What is Waxpainting?

Ink on Wax is very special and beautiful. Wax is a beautifully sensual medium. Wax painting is 3000 years old. It smells wonderful and it is very nice to create a surface with this medium. The wax is melted and kept warn on a hot plate. The wax painting gorunds are exellent for further processing with inks.

Painting Grounds Part 2

What are other painting grounds that work with alcohol inks? Can I paint on mirrors? On aludibond? And what to consider? Just have a look! Would be great to get a feedback if this lesson is useful to you! Thank you for watching.

Edges, clean lines and effects

In the sensuous world of ink art, there lies a land undiscovered beyond the familiar clouds and swirls, just waiting to be explored. We all know the act of letting the ink flow, allowing it to dance across the paper in fluid motions. But did you know that with ink, you can also draw clear, solid lines and edges that remind one of geometric masterpieces? Imagine a sea of misty ink clouds, gently spreading across the paper. Now, with a firm brush stroke or a fine pen, draw clear lines into it, as if you were constructing architecture amidst this soft landscape. These lines and edges aren't just boundaries, but bridges into another dimension of ink art. They create structure and balance, offering a tantalizing contrast to the cloud-like imagery we so adore. Don't limit yourself by what you previously believed about ink. The possibilities are as vast as the drops in an inkwell. Be inspired, play with shapes, push the boundaries, and find your unique, unmistakable style. Because in art, just as in life, magic often lies where opposites collide.

Natural materials are the best!

Dive into the enchanting universe of ink art, where not only everyday items from our kitchen, such as cellophane, silicone baking brushes, and household paper, leave impressive traces on Yupo paper. It gets even more fascinating! Consider minerals, salt, and sugar, which react in an almost magical manner, casting a granulated spell onto the paper. And the natural beauty of organic materials, be it the fragrant lavender twig or the delicate grasses, integrates so harmoniously into the artwork. Let yourself be inspired, open the doors to your creativity, and embrace the captivating challenge of the inks!

Which painting medium is the best?

Dive deep into the enchanting realm of painting mediums! Ever pondered how inks best intertwine with other mediums? Or how the element of water interacts with ink? Which rubbing alcohol unveils the most potential, and when is it worth exploring with blending fluid? All these secrets await your discovery right here. Relish every brushstroke, every revelation... and might you leave a little echo in my guestbook? I'd truly cherish knowing how you feel about these courses. Your feedback is a treasure. Thank you for embarking on this creative journey with me!

The Soul of Inks (a little physics)

The Soul of Ink unveils itself. Painting with inks and spirits transports us to a realm so distinct from the dance of water. Everything takes on a different hue, for alcohol whispers its tales through a unique surface tension compared to water. Immerse yourself in the enchanting narratives of the physics between spirits and water. This profound understanding will hand you the key to tread your creative path with heightened surety. Additionally, it would warm my heart if you'd leave a token of your appreciation, be it a 'like' or a few words on how my videos enrich your artistic journey. My gratitude knows no bounds.

Create color chards

Do you truly wish to grasp the magic of alcohol inks? Each of these inks whispers its own tale, every hue pulsates with a unique vigor. Yet, cocooned in their packaging, their true shades often remain an enigma. So, how to decipher the genuine essence of each color? By creating color charts! They're the key to deeply delve into the colors, to understand them, to dance with them. It's akin to practicing musical scales or doing interval training in sports. It's these foundational elements, these shades, that bestow depth and dimension upon your artwork. Dive deep, perhaps even commit their names to memory. Let me guide you on how I approach this journey, and maybe it will spark a path uniquely your own.

How to move the inks?

Are you eager to unravel the secret of moving inks? Perhaps a straw came to mind, but I urge you to steer clear – for you'd be dancing with toxic whispers and it's truly not in your best interest. But fear not, the realm of artistry offers a myriad of alternatives to channel the winds of creativity. Be it airbrush, travel hairdryer, or other tools – I've embarked on a voyage of discovery and now wish to share these treasures with you. Allow me to guide you, and unearth the tool that resonates most with your artistic spirit.

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