I love the way you have shared the word "practice" as a mindset tool. All of us have little triggers with some stronger than others and I'd say self doubt is a strong one for most including me no matter how much I might say it's just my self doubting ego. Brilliant idea!!
Thank you so much. With the practice mindset, self doubt is removed because you are just practicing leaving your heart and mind open learning and getting better. It also frees you from expectations which lead to frustration and anguish. Practicing keeps you humble and hungry to keep learning
Hello I just wanted to say a huge thanks for all your helpful ink art tutorials, I am an artist and been creating art for many years but new to alcohol ink i recently bought ink and watching your videos for inspiration, I love your style and also your soothing voice which is so calming and relaxing 😌 🥰
I cannot Thank you enough for the, "Practice Mindset" thought process.. I'm about a year into paint pouring and love the alcohol ink elegance and would love to try this, but even with a year in with any art I get frustrated and just want to quit. But with the practice mindset it has calmed me to actually enjoy the art again vs the pressure of doing it right everytime (which I'm learning is Impossible). So with this mindset I just have a different perspective and can try new things without getting so down on myself. So Thank you again not just for your teaching but just that simple phrase has made me relax again which the reasoning I started to begin with to relax and enjoy n mess up n have fun n learn from my mistakes rather than just get frustrated and if it comes out right great but if not hey it was just practice! Lol
Thank you so much Katie D. :-) I'm glad it's helped you. I remind myself this concept all the time over the years and even when I'm doing a commission pieces for a clients because I'm still learning from the experiences and it allows me to let some of the pressure and stress go
I stumbled upon your video and I'm so glad I did!! I'm new to painting but feel very drawn to this medium. Your chill voice is very comforting as you explain what you're doing. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos to help me learn this technique!
WOW, crazy beautiful!! I love to watch you work. So relaxing. Every time I learn so much, and understand more how the tools work with the inks. I'm starting to understand WHAT you are trying to achieve with your movements of the air and brush. Your work is stunning. Thank you for spending the time to share with us, and talk us through your process, so we learn. It's an amazing experience to watch and learn from you. I LOVE your work. Thank you for video. Austin,TX USA
+Barbara Cabrera thank you fellow Texan! I'm honored that you like my work. I'm even more happy that you are learning from my videos. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I have a Facebook group people can join and post work to talk about it's Askari Art Alcohol Ink Critique page or you can send me a message on Instagram.
just found you awesome video one of the best I've seen. I'm not an artist just a crafter but have all the supplies to get started yet can't seem to do it. I see so many beautiful pieces people do, but love what you said about mind set thank you. love it came out beautiful
That turned out beautiful!!! From what videos I've seen so far, you're pieces are so nice and very informative for me, as a beginner! Thank you for posting this!!!!!
Absolutely my favorite video of yours!!! Thanks so much for the good explanations of how you are moving the inks with direction help of the blower or brush. Going to give this a try on the weekend….love color choices too👌🏻💕🙂
I so enjoy watching your videos. I have been "practicing" for two years. I just don't want to give up, but I am just not getting the results that I want. Your art is beautiful.
Thanks you for this alcohol ink video. It's going to be a new medium for me. I've been watching all those experienced people working with it but I know I won't get the same result. Keeping the " practice" mind set is wonderful advice. I appreciate that advise more than I can tell you. I need to remember that when trying anything new. Thanks again. 🙂
If you type in the search on youtube "how to create the perfect petals using an airbrush and alcohol ink" you should some excellent hits. Especially one from Vivo Vintage Design. I couldn't do anything until I watched her tutorial. Now I keep needing to remind myself to hold the brush really close to the paper. Doesn't matter what type of brush you're using you need to keep it really close. Almost touching. Have fun. Don't give up. 😊
+Rita Ponessa You are too kind, thank you so much for supporting the channel Rita Ponessa. Let me know if there are any videos that you'd like to see on any topic.
A truly beautiful piece and so very instructive, thank you. I was mesmerised by the eyes and rabbitty nose which emerged in the middle of the olive section at 17:27 and remained rabbitus intactus until around 23:00 :) It would be terrific if you would turn the piece at the end of your tutorials so we can view your compositions as you see them :)
I find it interesting that you're using the refills for copic. I'm sure that saves quite a bit of money. Never thought of that. I quickly scanned the supplies on Amazon and didn't see that little squeeze blower. I've been using straws, which also work well. Another great thing about Yupo is that you can wash (most) of it off and start over. Some colors like the blues and reds (raisin is one of my favs) don't come out all the way. Also you can do alcohol inks and then watercolor over and in most cases, the watercolor won't move the ink and vice-versa.
I have an alcohol ink safety video I would never use a straw. Copic refills are quite expensive 3x more than Tim Holtz, but they do have more color saturation. Here is the lens cleaner blower amzn.to/3GKUJYN I've tried water color over the alcohol ink but for some reason I have to seal the alcohol ink first before putting water color over because I use brushes and it does lift with the brush when I apply the watercolor on top. Thanks for watching my video 😀
Thanks! I haven’t used my alcohol inks in at least a couple of years and needed a refresher. Would love it if you’d do some videos without the distraction of music. I like hearing what you have to say.
Brilliant video. I love the way you use the blower and brush in creating your artwork. I have never used either with alcohol inks before so need to give this a try soon. Subscribed.
They may be the same. I would try the general dust removal ones if they have a way to quickly squeeze them and the bounce back up for you to squeeze it again.
Hope you are still looking at this! Where to get those needle-pointy squeeze bottles??! I noticed you "got some red in there!" I get blue when I use a variety of browns!!
Im so glad I found your channel! You are an excellent teacher and artist! I do tend to get very frustrated with my work and feel I just don’t know what I’m doing. I will have to have a practice mindset! Thank you! I would like to ask….if I want silver instead of gold (brass), what can I use? I haven’t found any silver ink color that works like the brass does. Any ideas?
It's a little of both. My taste is mostly connected to my artistic understanding of what I think works or doesn't. But in the end it's still subjective.
Most of my taste is based on my artistic understanding. sometimes I don't like something because I didn't intend for it or want a different result. sometimes I don't like something because it doesn't work compositionally or color.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, talent and skills with us, but could you please mute any noise such a blow dryer? I know video editing is a pain, but lots of us are neurotic like me and it sends us into a panic attack for no reason whatsoever ❤
I didn’t even notice the blow dryer the first time I watched this, that’s how subdued the noise was. I’ve watched plenty of videos where they don’t edit anything out and their microphones record whatever blowing machines at close range so when you’re watching the video and they turn on whatever noisy device💥.. it can be shocking but mostly annoying. This video is actually quite peaceful, blow dryer and all.. it’s also 2 yrs old btw, perhaps you’ve been a tad spoiled with the YT videos you watch and the way they’re edited.☺️
Very customer friendly your videos. Remind me what type of paper are you using ? Yupo? I don’t know what to start for a beginner . I use canvases for oil painting , wood for resin but no idea what paper you use ?
Thank you so much carmel heumann. :-) You can use Yupo, Nara, my Sketchbook, Plastic poster board. I typically use Canvas' for my main paintings. I use paper for practice.
Did u ever c the revlon hair dryer? Everyones got one but u lol . Havent painted in months just fell out of it, but i miss and love it… i do suffer from depression so that doesnt help. Sometimes u inspire me i was wandering where u went!
Welcome back! As always, BEAUTIFUL! Quick question: I tried prepping a canvas with Kilz3 (couldn't find Kilz2) per your advice. I used 2 coats. Waited for over a week to use, so I know it was completely dry. Unfortunately, when the alcohol and ink dried, I noticed it had crazed EVERYWHERE....yuck! Not sure what I did wrong. I used my blow dryer on warm (no cool setting) and held it at a distance from the canvas. But what could have caused the crazing unless it was heat. Thoughts? Thanks!
+Nandi Smith did you use water based or oil based Kilz3? What do you mean when you say crazing do you mean cracking?it has to be the Kilz3 I've never heard of that happening with kilz2
How do you keep the Metallica flowing without altering the alcohol structure too much? I've found it is a very hard balancing act and frequently end up with the metallic spread more than I'd like or the metallic in the lines, but the underlying ink being spread in ways I don't care for.
The structure does alter as you pour it and move it around you can use a brush to redefine the structure and make sure you you have your blow dryer helping you move it.
I absolutely love it. It looks like some kind of exotic creature with beautiful wings. I seem to be struggling when adding metallics. Every time I use my pinata brass or silver I do get some really beautiful effects where it gathers together but I also tend to have a lot of areas where it sinks beneath my colors and makes them look very muddy. Am I doing something wrong or is this a common problem? Is there any trick to not have this happen?
Thank you so much. That usually happens if you move it around too much. You can add alcohol and use a brush to pick it back up off the medium. Once you pick it up use the blow dryer immediately to push it to a side to make your line
Why has my alcohol ink started to clump as I work with it. I have to use a LOT of 91% and or solution to reduce the floating bits. But the bits are always present. Happens to all 4 brands I have.
@@jasonballinger3549 I mention it in my demo videos, I buy it here in the States from Michael's they are 18"x 30" boards that I cut for demo purposes. They are plastic and are used for school projects and yard signs since they don't damage when wet.
I say it in the beginning, and throughout the video. "You need to start each artwork with a practice mindset. Don't try to make a masterpiece just stay humble and put yourself in the mindset of you're just practicing and learning no expectations. listen to 7:49 for more detail.
This video is absolutely brilliant…as usual! Your willingness to share techniques and making me do things out of my comfort zone is bl**dy priceless, so thank you 🙏
Wooohooooo!!! Glad to see you back my friend. Once again, beautiful work and awesome technique. Looking forward to what you have planned in the near future. Can't wait to see and try it.
I'w watching and waiting for supplies to arrive. Can you advise re necessity for gloves, protection of the table top etc. Safety stuff if possible. I adore your work and can't wait to have a go....
Thank you so much Julia. I actually have a video about safety I think it's the most important topic before starting. Your lungs and eyes will thank you. For the table top you just need something that's level
Might be a dumb question, but I notice how you blow ink around. What are you trying to make it do??? Just make it look cool??? 0r what? I just "play" and stop when I like how any area looks. But as I move ink around, I don't really know WHY I'm doing that. You said you want metallic to make edges with green. So do I try to make edges??? I see you pushing ink back and forth in same area a lot. But I don't understand why. I'm not sure I'm making much sense! Thanks for the video. Austin,TX USA
You're asking about the purpose of why I'm moving the ink the way I'm moving it? It's what I'm trying to achieve mostly. Sometimes it's about just connecting lines or showing the flow of one color into the other, showing direction, and sometimes it's just what feels right. What feels right to you as you paint. Usually something inside you tells you when to stop, when to start, or where to move it, and it's sort of an instinctual feeling. Over the years you start honing in on those feelings of what you think looks good and hopefully what you think looks good others think looks good. Most of the time art is about playing and that's the right mentality as you do art and that's what I tried to push through all of my videos. When I push the inks back and forth, I'm trying to create many little mini lines that show layering and this very nice onion skin effect I hope to achieve movement and tension
@@AskariArt thank you. Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to know. You are a very good teacher. Yep, I tell myself I'M ONLY PRACTICING! Like you keep saying. That's an important point to teach us. Thank you for all you do. Your videos. And answering my question. You are much appreciated.
Love your explanations of how to achieve certain effects. The definition of lines and shapes and color blending is helpful. Love the addition of brush use. Thanks for this.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the tutorials. Remember, every artist's journey is unique and learning at your own pace is absolutely okay. The beauty of art is in the process itself. Each step you take is a step towards mastery, no matter how small it may seem. Continue exploring and experimenting with alcohol inks. You're doing great and I'm here to help you along the way! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Happy creating! 🎨
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I love the way you have shared the word "practice" as a mindset tool. All of us have little triggers with some stronger than others and I'd say self doubt is a strong one for most including me no matter how much I might say it's just my self doubting ego. Brilliant idea!!
Thank you so much. With the practice mindset, self doubt is removed because you are just practicing leaving your heart and mind open learning and getting better. It also frees you from expectations which lead to frustration and anguish. Practicing keeps you humble and hungry to keep learning
Being a complete beginner at this new medium, I appreciate your descriptive and patient teaching style 😊 Thank you for these tutorials
Thank you
Hello I just wanted to say a huge thanks for all your helpful ink art tutorials, I am an artist and been creating art for many years but new to alcohol ink i recently bought ink and watching your videos for inspiration, I love your style and also your soothing voice which is so calming and relaxing 😌 🥰
Thanks Catriona, that's very sweet. I'd love to see your work.
You are an excellent teacher! Thanks so much for sharing
Appreciate your generosity in sharing your magical techniques and rationale!
Thank you Heidi ❤️
Loved watching this video. I need to learn to let go and just let the inks do all the work!
I cannot Thank you enough for the, "Practice Mindset" thought process.. I'm about a year into paint pouring and love the alcohol ink elegance and would love to try this, but even with a year in with any art I get frustrated and just want to quit. But with the practice mindset it has calmed me to actually enjoy the art again vs the pressure of doing it right everytime (which I'm learning is Impossible). So with this mindset I just have a different perspective and can try new things without getting so down on myself. So Thank you again not just for your teaching but just that simple phrase has made me relax again which the reasoning I started to begin with to relax and enjoy n mess up n have fun n learn from my mistakes rather than just get frustrated and if it comes out right great but if not hey it was just practice! Lol
You're very welcome 😁
Thank you so much Katie D. :-) I'm glad it's helped you. I remind myself this concept all the time over the years and even when I'm doing a commission pieces for a clients because I'm still learning from the experiences and it allows me to let some of the pressure and stress go
I love your videos! I like that you think out loud. Thank you!
Thank you Eileen, I appreciate your comment and support. I tend to do that a lot even when I'm painting when I don't film. Going crazy I guess.
Fabulous results!! Looks like a man angel! Going to try soon. My first time ever to practice. Thank you!
Thank you Alyssa
I was fascinated by how you used the blower with the paintbrush - really interesting technique - thank you for sharing your gifts
Thank you. it's just practice.
I stumbled upon your video and I'm so glad I did!! I'm new to painting but feel very drawn to this medium. Your chill voice is very comforting as you explain what you're doing. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos to help me learn this technique!
Thank you so much!
+teri wright Thank you Teri! Let me know if you have any topics you want me to talk about.
So glad you're back! Luv your brush technique! Beautiful work as always! 👏
Thank you so much 💞🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. You are an excellent instructor and I always look forward to seeing your videos.
I appreciate that! Thank you so much.
You are the master! Thanks for all the tips.
Thank you, but I feel I'm far from it.
Love this!
WOW, crazy beautiful!! I love to watch you work. So relaxing. Every time I learn so much, and understand more how the tools work with the inks.
I'm starting to understand WHAT you are trying to achieve with your movements of the air and brush. Your work is stunning. Thank you for spending the time to share with us, and talk us through your process, so we learn. It's an amazing experience to watch and learn from you. I LOVE your work.
Thank you for video.
Austin,TX USA
+Barbara Cabrera thank you fellow Texan! I'm honored that you like my work. I'm even more happy that you are learning from my videos. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I have a Facebook group people can join and post work to talk about it's Askari Art Alcohol Ink Critique page or you can send me a message on Instagram.
@@AskariArt Thank you. I like you even MORE now that I know you are a Texan!! Haha!
Thx on the Facebook group. I will go check that out.
Truly wonderful!!! Beautiful work! Enjoyed watching your work💗👍
Thank you!
Great instruction I like your mind set thank you for sharing😊
I’m a newbie with alcohol inks. I really enjoy your technique and your tips and tricks. Thanks so much for sharing
Thank you
É magnifico ver como vc domina o movimento das tintas é muito bom como vc explica
This is my first time watching your inks video. Just want to say fabulous! Looking forward to seeing more of your techniques. 👍🏽
Thank you so much Barbara!
just found you awesome video one of the best I've seen. I'm not an artist just a crafter but have all the supplies to get started yet can't seem to do it. I see so many beautiful pieces people do, but love what you said about mind set thank you. love it came out beautiful
Welcome aboard and thank you. Just practice with no expectations!
Almost looks like angel the green and blue green are the wings ahe brownish is the body. Beautiful.
That was awesome to watch and learn from!! Thank you so much for sharing your technique and your voice is so calming and a pleasure to follow along!!!
Thank you. It means alot, humbled. 😊
I've just got my alcohol inks and Yupo this week.
This is an awesome video. So helpful with tips and inspiring too.
Thank you 😁
You're very welcome
That turned out beautiful!!! From what videos I've seen so far, you're pieces are so nice and very informative for me, as a beginner! Thank you for posting this!!!!!
You're very welcome. Happy New Year and thanks for watching all videos
Absolutely my favorite video of yours!!! Thanks so much for the good explanations of how you are moving the inks with direction help of the blower or brush. Going to give this a try on the weekend….love color choices too👌🏻💕🙂
Thank you Karen! I appreciate that. Maybe I'm getting a little better at this video thing.
Love your videos. They are helping me so much with practicing my alcohol ink projects
You're very welcome 🙂
Beautiful! Thank you for your tutorials. Always helpful
You're welcome Olga
Amazing! 😊
Awesome tutorial...moss is one of my favorites from Ranger. It looks like an under water piece..i just subscribed 🩷
I so enjoy watching your videos. I have been "practicing" for two years. I just don't want to give up, but I am just not getting the results that I want. Your art is beautiful.
Thank you so much Caryn. That's great news!
Thanks you for this alcohol ink video. It's going to be a new medium for me. I've been watching all those experienced people working with it but I know I won't get the same result. Keeping the " practice" mind set is wonderful advice. I appreciate that advise more than I can tell you. I need to remember that when trying anything new. Thanks again. 🙂
Try a different brand?
If you type in the search on youtube "how to create the perfect petals using an airbrush and alcohol ink" you should some excellent hits. Especially one from Vivo Vintage Design. I couldn't do anything until I watched her tutorial. Now I keep needing to remind myself to hold the brush really close to the paper. Doesn't matter what type of brush you're using you need to keep it really close. Almost touching. Have fun. Don't give up. 😊
There is nothing wrong with what you end up with. We are the worst to ourselves. Happy accidents!
I've learned so much from watching your videos. I am now a Patreon supporter.
+Rita Ponessa You are too kind, thank you so much for supporting the channel Rita Ponessa. Let me know if there are any videos that you'd like to see on any topic.
@@AskariArt I will. Thank you.
Thank you for these videos. You are a fantastic teacher.
Thank you so much Frances Hauser. :-)
A truly beautiful piece and so very instructive, thank you. I was mesmerised by the eyes and rabbitty nose which emerged in the middle of the olive section at 17:27 and remained rabbitus intactus until around 23:00 :) It would be terrific if you would turn the piece at the end of your tutorials so we can view your compositions as you see them :)
aw thank you. of course that's a great idea
So many Great tips!! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
By 37:50, I see a fairy. Beautiful!
Thank you so much Emily Gmitter. :-)
I find it interesting that you're using the refills for copic. I'm sure that saves quite a bit of money. Never thought of that. I quickly scanned the supplies on Amazon and didn't see that little squeeze blower. I've been using straws, which also work well.
Another great thing about Yupo is that you can wash (most) of it off and start over. Some colors like the blues and reds (raisin is one of my favs) don't come out all the way.
Also you can do alcohol inks and then watercolor over and in most cases, the watercolor won't move the ink and vice-versa.
I have an alcohol ink safety video I would never use a straw. Copic refills are quite expensive 3x more than Tim Holtz, but they do have more color saturation. Here is the lens cleaner blower amzn.to/3GKUJYN
I've tried water color over the alcohol ink but for some reason I have to seal the alcohol ink first before putting water color over because I use brushes and it does lift with the brush when I apply the watercolor on top. Thanks for watching my video 😀
Really!!!!!! LOVE this one…
Thank you
Thanks! I haven’t used my alcohol inks in at least a couple of years and needed a refresher.
Would love it if you’d do some videos without the distraction of music. I like hearing what you have to say.
Some of my videos don't have music look in my live sessions
Brilliant video. I love the way you use the blower and brush in creating your artwork. I have never used either with alcohol inks before so need to give this a try soon. Subscribed.
Thank you so much for the kind comment and for subscribing
Looks like a male angel. 💜💙
Gracias por tus maravillosos tutoriales...thank you...🥰👌🙏
Gorgeous.
So good. I'll keep trying!!
You're welcome!
Turn it upside down, it's an angel.
New subscriber here. So glad I found you!!!! Thanks
Good teacher of alcohol inks, just starting, can I use stretched canvas?
amazing video! so helpful! thank you!
you're welcome
I love your work. Is there a difference between using the Giotto blower vs general dust removal blowers?
They may be the same. I would try the general dust removal ones if they have a way to quickly squeeze them and the bounce back up for you to squeeze it again.
Thanks for a sharing you talent
Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing
Thank you so much !
+Wendy Fox Thank you so much Wendy Fox. :-)
I want to make koi fish. How can I make the out lines and fill in with achohal inks. Is there a barrier to stop the inks?
Do you need a a fairly smooth surface would a canvas be ok ?
I work on canvas primarily. Check my other videos. I also show you how to prep a canvas
Hope you are still looking at this! Where to get those needle-pointy squeeze bottles??! I noticed you "got some red in there!" I get blue when I use a variety of browns!!
Of course I have been using these lately: amzn.to/3BBxw9n
I have a supply list in my description where it has all my supplies and tools. it's an Amazon list
I will subscribe to your recent personal channel. I love being in touch with other’s comments. Pease continue.
Im so glad I found your channel! You are an excellent teacher and artist! I do tend to get very frustrated with my work and feel I just don’t know what I’m doing. I will have to have a practice mindset! Thank you! I would like to ask….if I want silver instead of gold (brass), what can I use? I haven’t found any silver ink color that works like the brass does. Any ideas?
try this I've like this it acts like the brass as it is super shiny and it floats amzn.to/3nj6kY1
This is beautiful! Appreciate your channel so much. Where do you purchase COPPIC ink? I've only seen the markers!
The refills are quite expensive I have some of them in my Amazon list. Check out the link in my description
@@AskariArt Ah!! thank you so much!
Wow, you make it look so easy, I am new, what is the difference with using a heat gun, or a spray brush, compared to a blow dryer?
I would use the cold setting on a blow dryer to give you more time. spray brush is ok for detail work not enough air to move big sections on canvas.
Question what size and type of paper is that and where do you purchase it?
When you say you do not like something,is that just taste, or is it artistic understanding?
It's a little of both. My taste is mostly connected to my artistic understanding of what I think works or doesn't. But in the end it's still subjective.
Most of my taste is based on my artistic understanding. sometimes I don't like something because I didn't intend for it or want a different result. sometimes I don't like something because it doesn't work compositionally or color.
what is the hand held air blower called?
I use a Giotto lens cleaner amzn.to/3S5o96g
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, talent and skills with us, but could you please mute any noise such a blow dryer? I know video editing is a pain, but lots of us are neurotic like me and it sends us into a panic attack for no reason whatsoever ❤
I didn’t even notice the blow dryer the first time I watched this, that’s how subdued the noise was. I’ve watched plenty of videos where they don’t edit anything out and their microphones record whatever blowing machines at close range so when you’re watching the video and they turn on whatever noisy device💥.. it can be shocking but mostly annoying. This video is actually quite peaceful, blow dryer and all.. it’s also 2 yrs old btw, perhaps you’ve been a tad spoiled with the YT videos you watch and the way they’re edited.☺️
Very customer friendly your videos. Remind me what type of paper are you using ? Yupo? I don’t know what to start for a beginner . I use canvases for oil painting , wood for resin but no idea what paper you use ?
Thank you so much carmel heumann. :-) You can use Yupo, Nara, my Sketchbook, Plastic poster board. I typically use Canvas' for my main paintings. I use paper for practice.
Can I use watercolour paper
No, watercolor paper won't work
Did u ever c the revlon hair dryer? Everyones got one but u lol . Havent painted in months just fell out of it, but i miss and love it… i do suffer from depression so that doesnt help. Sometimes u inspire me i was wandering where u went!
I did actually I have a red one. It's ok honestly.
Welcome back! As always, BEAUTIFUL! Quick question: I tried prepping a canvas with Kilz3 (couldn't find Kilz2) per your advice. I used 2 coats. Waited for over a week to use, so I know it was completely dry. Unfortunately, when the alcohol and ink dried, I noticed it had crazed EVERYWHERE....yuck! Not sure what I did wrong. I used my blow dryer on warm (no cool setting) and held it at a distance from the canvas. But what could have caused the crazing unless it was heat. Thoughts? Thanks!
+Nandi Smith did you use water based or oil based Kilz3? What do you mean when you say crazing do you mean cracking?it has to be the Kilz3 I've never heard of that happening with kilz2
@@AskariArt Hi there. It's water based. But maybe I used too much! Thanks!
How do you keep the Metallica flowing without altering the alcohol structure too much? I've found it is a very hard balancing act and frequently end up with the metallic spread more than I'd like or the metallic in the lines, but the underlying ink being spread in ways I don't care for.
The structure does alter as you pour it and move it around you can use a brush to redefine the structure and make sure you you have your blow dryer helping you move it.
I absolutely love it. It looks like some kind of exotic creature with beautiful wings. I seem to be struggling when adding metallics. Every time I use my pinata brass or silver I do get some really beautiful effects where it gathers together but I also tend to have a lot of areas where it sinks beneath my colors and makes them look very muddy. Am I doing something wrong or is this a common problem? Is there any trick to not have this happen?
Thank you so much. That usually happens if you move it around too much. You can add alcohol and use a brush to pick it back up off the medium. Once you pick it up use the blow dryer immediately to push it to a side to make your line
Your art is beautiful! May I ask what type of paper you use please?
I mention it in my videos, plastic poster board, yupo sketchbook available on my askariart.com website, and for my clients I use linen or canvas
Hey, I wonder what brand of alcohol ink you use? Any tip of a set/kit to buy?
Just found your channel :)
I mostly use Tim Holtz and Copic
check the link in my description I have a list of all my inks and supplies
Why has my alcohol ink started to clump as I work with it. I have to use a LOT of 91% and or solution to reduce the floating bits. But the bits are always present. Happens to all 4 brands I have.
Can you send me a picture on insta or through my website askariart.com?
Great video. Your music is very distracting and makes it hard to hear you. Love your comments so I would love to hear you more!
FYI: It is pronounced YooPoe (Yupo). Verified by watching Tim Holtz
Thanks Marlene this video is old I ended up pronouncing it correctly in later videos hahah
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Out of curiosity, what paper are you using and what size is it?
Plastic poster board
What size is that ? Where would I get something like that ?
@@jasonballinger3549 I mention it in my demo videos, I buy it here in the States from Michael's they are 18"x 30" boards that I cut for demo purposes. They are plastic and are used for school projects and yard signs since they don't damage when wet.
@@AskariArt are they the corrugated ones ?
@@jasonballinger3549 no it's not correlated it's flat. Smooth it's around 2-3 dollars a sheet
You mention that the plastic board (paper) isn’t “archival”. What does that mean?
Love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing. I learn so much.
That's why I use plastic poster board for practice. Archival means it may not last 10 to 20 years it'll either fade or yellow
Where is the most important tip !???? I watched all of this , did I miss the most important tip - which is what attracted me to watch this ?????
I say it in the beginning, and throughout the video. "You need to start each artwork with a practice mindset. Don't try to make a masterpiece just stay humble and put yourself in the mindset of you're just practicing and learning no expectations. listen to 7:49 for more detail.
@@AskariArt oh , ok, the title of your video is misleading . That does not take away from your skill and great work .Thank you for reply .
Can you use 91% alcohol instead of 99%?
yes of course I have a video explaining the differences of alcohols
It is pronounced “you” “po” paper…
Yep, I did this a while back I think I've corrected my pronunciation over time🤣
This video is absolutely brilliant…as usual! Your willingness to share techniques and making me do things out of my comfort zone is bl**dy priceless, so thank you 🙏
You're welcome Kat
Wooohooooo!!! Glad to see you back my friend. Once again, beautiful work and awesome technique. Looking forward to what you have planned in the near future. Can't wait to see and try it.
Thank you Luna! It's been a busy 2 months.
I see a man standing in your painting… great video
I just love to watch your videos 😍 you really make me want to start 😊
I'm so glad! I can't wait to see what you come up with. Please share with me.
Happy to see you back! thank you for all the tips in this video, they're really helpful 😊
You're so welcome!
You have truly inspired me.....how do you ever know when you're done with a piece?
+Louise Giordano thank you so much. I did a video explaining when I think I'm done with a piece th-cam.com/video/al2WmRkQl_s/w-d-xo.html
Wow the brush works wonders. Really lovely piece. ❤️
Thank you! Cheers!
Nara paper doesnt stain, i love it
I'w watching and waiting for supplies to arrive. Can you advise re necessity for gloves, protection of the table top etc. Safety stuff if possible. I adore your work and can't wait to have a go....
Thank you so much Julia. I actually have a video about safety I think it's the most important topic before starting. Your lungs and eyes will thank you. For the table top you just need something that's level
@@AskariArt Thanks. I'll find the vid.
How do you smooth out canvases, so the inks look smooth?
I have a video on how to prep a canvas. You have to sand it in-between Kilz2 coats
Might be a dumb question, but I notice how you blow ink around. What are you trying to make it do??? Just make it look cool??? 0r what?
I just "play" and stop when I like how any area looks. But as I move ink around, I don't really know WHY I'm doing that.
You said you want metallic to make edges with green. So do I try to make edges???
I see you pushing ink back and forth in same area a lot. But I don't understand why.
I'm not sure I'm making much sense!
Thanks for the video.
Austin,TX USA
You're asking about the purpose of why I'm moving the ink the way I'm moving it? It's what I'm trying to achieve mostly.
Sometimes it's about just connecting lines or showing the flow of one color into the other, showing direction, and sometimes it's just what feels right. What feels right to you as you paint. Usually something inside you tells you when to stop, when to start, or where to move it, and it's sort of an instinctual feeling. Over the years you start honing in on those feelings of what you think looks good and hopefully what you think looks good others think looks good.
Most of the time art is about playing and that's the right mentality as you do art and that's what I tried to push through all of my videos. When I push the inks back and forth, I'm trying to create many little mini lines that show layering and this very nice onion skin effect I hope to achieve movement and tension
@@AskariArt thank you. Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to know. You are a very good teacher.
Yep, I tell myself I'M ONLY PRACTICING! Like you keep saying. That's an important point to teach us. Thank you for all you do. Your videos. And answering my question. You are much appreciated.
Lovely.
Love your explanations of how to achieve certain effects. The definition of lines and shapes and color blending is helpful. Love the addition of brush use. Thanks for this.
Love your tutorials. I'm pretty incompetent with alcohol inks, so learning very, very gradually. Thank you for your instructions!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the tutorials. Remember, every artist's journey is unique and learning at your own pace is absolutely okay. The beauty of art is in the process itself. Each step you take is a step towards mastery, no matter how small it may seem. Continue exploring and experimenting with alcohol inks. You're doing great and I'm here to help you along the way! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Happy creating! 🎨
Thank you so much for sharing.
Amazing work!! Which type of paper do you use? Is it possible to use water-based ink on top on alcohol-based ink too?
For my demos I use yupo, plastic poster board, or canvas. I'm not sure, are you are referring to India inks?
It's so beautiful!
It looks like am angel in the beyond🥰
Thank you! ❤️
Its gorgeous!!
Austin,TX USA
Howdy Neighbor! Thank you.
So kewl
I see a 🧚♀️
Thank you so much Julie O. :-)