My art teacher, Anni Moller, was a famous watercolor artist in Atlanta. She recommended - less is more - making it in 3s - never fear. Great advise. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome tips!
My little voice mostly says, “stop now, you’re going to ruin it!” Then I’m stuck not knowing what to do from there. I’ll just start a new one and leaving first one to an abyss of unfinished work :/ I know time and experience will be the cure. That, and watching your videos :) Thank you 🙏
Btw , your instruction at begging was so helpful . I am going to watch it over and over . You are a wonderful teacher besides artist . Thank you dear 🙏🏼
When you added the last dark part I was looking directly at that one while you did others. Like I could do it with my mind. I am so OCD and I truly love this one. Thank you
Gorgeous work & the tips are SUPER !! Thanks so much for sharing what you do ... and for how you share all the details. Inspiring to be sure. Some o' my friends are going to be very happy I came across your posts !! I recently asked a # of them to share with me their 4 favorite colors in order with the thought of doing something crafty for them -- now i have some great ways to put that info to use!
😊😊 i have gotten many questions about paper, fine line bottles etc - so I have left some links for you guys in the description box for some of the stuff I use in this video 😊😊
Thanx !! Like the straight to the point teaching !! And no selling products !! I had that little voice lady night threw away 3 pieces !! Nut just a beginner!! 😂❤
I’m just getting started or I guess I should say and intrigued. I am really curious about the materials especially the paper. I’ve looked at some of the other comments and will watch some of your other videos. I’m really glad I found you and subscribed I love the tips and you’re very minimalistic concept. You do beautiful work.
Thank you very much 😊 I do like the minimalistic style. People use mane different brands of paper, I pretty much only use Nara. You can wipe all the ink off and start over - less waist of paper.
Hello Randy, just found your channel and subbed. I tried AI a long time ago and just couldn't take the ink. But I've revisited it a week ago. I appreciate your video and tips. I have a Revlon dryer similar to yours, a air bulb and a compressor. I think I like the hairdryer may work better. Your minimalist art is very beautiful. Thanks
I love this video showing less is more, thank you. I was wondering if you would mind mentioning what dryer/blower you are using. It looks like a Remington? and I would love to know if it is, and maybe the details of which one to purchase for this purpose. Many thanks
I have been listening that little voice so much that I made a mess most of the time. Plus my ink comes out in big globs. I'll go back and will do like you said. Maybe I can have a 2nd chance. Thank you so much for your video. 💓
Thank you 🙏 you need a non porous surface. The paper you use for ink is sort of like plastic, so that the ink will stay on top of the paper. You can put ink on canvas or watercolor paper but you can’t get the same effect
I looove this aesthetic and how well you executed it. I’m a beginner and got some Nara paper to try after seeing a few videos on it including yours… thing is I cannot make anything wispy and so clean looking on Nara paper… the same inks that have really smooth gradients on Pixiss paper seem to break and get gritty on Nara paper… I couldn’t understand why my stuff looks so different but I’ve heard a couple of people talk about humidity … do you think living in Hawaii where it’s close to 80 degrees and 80% humidity might be effecting my inks, and even more so effecting how they show up on 100% impermeable paper?
Yes humidity can definitely mess up your alcohol ink. It can look very different and gritty and sometimes it won’t dry completely. In Denmark we can get really high humidity sometimes in the summer and then I don’t even bother, sadly.
Thanks for these useful tips . It help a lot to se how you work , so softly. It was So satisfaying at the same time. 🥰This Work is so beautiful , I hope one day I will be able to do something like that. What kind of blower did you use?
Thank you and you’re very welcome 😊 I use a Remington hairdryer- I can’t find it anywhere anymore, but there is one from Revlon that is very similar to mine. I left a link for it in the description below this video th-cam.com/video/auwa98Z5rRw/w-d-xo.html I know other alcohol ink artist that use it. Hope it helps 🤗
Hello I love your video and I’m happy to discover you ,as a beginner used two different hair dryer non of them work well for me and I don’t get soft shape and I disappointed , try to practice more alcohol ink ,can you tell me what is your hair dryer name please ? Thank you
Mine is a Remington volume and curl. Hairdryers are very tricky - I’ve made a tutorial on how to use your hairdryer to get more control over your ink. If you haven’t seen here’s a link th-cam.com/video/aYBZilwZE6g/w-d-xo.html
What “paper” do you recommend? I am a beginner and I’m trying your technique but my ink dries rather than moves around when using the heat tool. I’m using Yupo paper.
If your ink dries way to fast you either have to much heat or not enough isopropyl. If you have a hairdryer with a cool air function, try that and see if it helps. In my opinion Nara is the best paper, the ink doesn’t stain the paper and you can wipe it all off completely. You can’t do that on yupo. Nara is more expensive but you have less waist because you can reuse many times. Hope this helps 🙏
I have trouble with metallics. They seem to melt into the ink and form an overall shiny piece when I really want the strips of gold, brass, silver throughout the painting. It’s frustrating. Also, the metallics get very messy in the bottle and occasionally blow out, covering my hand, cloths, etc. I’ve watched several videos but still have trouble. Ideas?
Most metallics do that, shiny all over. The only ones I’ve found that work really well are piñata brass and molotow liquid chrome 💕 they stay on top of the ink and leave beautiful lines
This is a fantastic tutorial/peptalk! Your style is so elegant. I'm new to alcohol inks, so I find your tips helpful. What is your yellow-tipped pen, and what kind of paper should/do you use? Thank you so much!
Thank you 🙏 you’re not doing anything wrong, it is probably the paper you’re using. I’m using Nara, and the ink does not stain the paper at all. Try watching my video “ Nara vs Yupo” 😄
No sadly you can’t wipe all the ink of on Yupo. Some of the ink will leave stains on the paper that you just can’t remove.... On Nara you can wipe off everything, no stains 😊
Thank you 😊 mine is a Remington- if you look in the description below this video th-cam.com/video/KLvTOfJbpRQ/w-d-xo.html there is a link for a Revlon hairdryer that is pretty much the same as mine
I have been watching your videos for a little while now and would like to ask what brand of gold metallic(s) ink you use? Both of the golds I own are extremely dull compared to your metallics. Any wisdom you would be willing to part with would be genuinely appreciated. Thank you.
@@randihart5731 Thank you for sharing this important information with me. Just looking at it in the bottle online, I can already tell it’s so much brighter and more metallic looking than what I have. Is the company that makes this color A. Ink, Jacquard? I KNOW you’ve received many compliments and kudos on your unique technique AND talent, I am officially adding my voice to all the others in love with your work. Each piece I look at is breathtakingly beautiful. As if you, and the ink, are symbiotic, making it fascinating to watch you work. Many would keep this gift to themselves, that you have been willing to share your technique with the world speaks very highly of you and your generous spirit. I have taken a leap of faith that the company IS Jacquard. Feeling impatient, I already placed an order for a couple bottles of their metallic inks. Last question, do you use Jacquard inks exclusively, or do you mixed it up with other inks as well? Happy New Year, Alpine
Thank you very much for those kind words ❤️😊 the piñata brass IS Jacquard. I mix inks and metallics from all different brands. Besides jacquard I mostly use Ranger and Copic. Hope you have great success when your metallics arrive. And happy new year to you
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My art teacher, Anni Moller, was a famous watercolor artist in Atlanta. She recommended - less is more - making it in 3s - never fear. Great advise. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome tips!
You are very welcome 🤗 I’m a BIG fan of less is more
Are you kidding? You were happy with this? It is absolutely outstanding 💓
Thank you very much 💕
You make it look so easy. This piece is stunning! It looks a lot like an orchid.
Thank you very much 😊🌸🌸🌸
My little voice mostly says, “stop now, you’re going to ruin it!” Then I’m stuck not knowing what to do from there. I’ll just start a new one and leaving first one to an abyss of unfinished work :/ I know time and experience will be the cure. That, and watching your videos :) Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome ☺️ I know the feeling
Btw , your instruction at begging was so helpful . I am going to watch it over and over . You are a wonderful teacher besides artist .
Thank you dear 🙏🏼
Thank you very much 🙏
I’m a complete beginner with alcohol inks so this is really helpful thank you!
You’re very very welcome 😊
Thank you for all these helpful tips! I can totally relate with everything you said!
You’re very welcome 😊
“Do not listen to it” 😂 I love that ❤️, as it is so true!
Lol 😂 🤣 it is SO true
Looked extra good when you added the extra dark to give a sharper contrast! Love the finished piece 💙
Thank you 🙏 I’m a big fan of contrast, adds so much to a piece
When you added the last dark part I was looking directly at that one while you did others. Like I could do it with my mind. I am so OCD and I truly love this one. Thank you
OCD… ME TOO 😂 glad you liked it
Gorgeous work & the tips are SUPER !! Thanks so much for sharing what you do ... and for how you share all the details. Inspiring to be sure. Some o' my friends are going to be very happy I came across your posts !! I recently asked a # of them to share with me their 4 favorite colors in order with the thought of doing something crafty for them -- now i have some great ways to put that info to use!
You are very very welcome 🤗
I usually am a watercolor artist but WOW! Definitely gonna play around with this technique 😍 thank you so much!
You’re welcome ☺️ ink is so much fun
love it, Thanks, Randi! Really good advice and beautiful art.
Thank you very much 😊
Brilliant words of wisdom! Oh how that little voice has so much to say!! Beautiful work as always. Thank you
Thank you very much 🙏 yes that little voice talks way to much.....
Love this one, Randi! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks Dave 🙏 really glad you liked it
😊😊 i have gotten many questions about paper, fine line bottles etc - so I have left some links for you guys in the description box for some of the stuff I use in this video 😊😊
Just LOVE your work! You are one of my favorite AI Artists! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & beautiful creations! ❣️
Thank you so very very much 🙏☺️❤️ and you are very welcome
Thanks so much for your great tips! Learned a lot.
You’re very welcome 😉
Thanx !! Like the straight to the point teaching !! And no selling products !! I had that little voice lady night threw away 3 pieces !! Nut just a beginner!! 😂❤
You’re welcome ☺️
I’m just getting started or I guess I should say and intrigued. I am really curious about the materials especially the paper. I’ve looked at some of the other comments and will watch some of your other videos. I’m really glad I found you and subscribed I love the tips and you’re very minimalistic concept. You do beautiful work.
Thank you very much 😊 I do like the minimalistic style. People use mane different brands of paper, I pretty much only use Nara. You can wipe all the ink off and start over - less waist of paper.
These are great tips and I love your piece!
Thank you 😊
Thank you Randi! I found watching you to be very informative, I can't wait to try again with what I've learned today! ♥♥♥
You’re welcome 😉 hope you have fun 🙋♀️❤️
Thanks for the great tips, I’m inspired to create
You are very welcome 🤗
These tips are awesome. I over ink, over work and its hard to make myself walkaway from an 'unfinished' piece.
Thank you 🙏 took me a long time to learn to walk away.... I’ve gotten a lot better at it now 🤗 but I still over work it sometimes
your work is exactly what I love.. I am so excited to have discovered you!!!
Thank you 😊 I’m excited too 🤩
Great video thanks for sharing! I especially love how you enhanced the center by brushing on more ink. Great way to make that center pop. ❤️
Thank you and you’re welcome ☺️ yes I do that often, adds such a beautiful contrast I think 😊
I like your style and one color, and/or black (to create some fractal dendrites), and a metallic for interest.
Thank you ☺️
that’s pretty 😍 thank you for sharing your process!!!
Thank you and you’re welcome ☺️
Beautiful as always!
Thank you very much 🙏😄
funny on tip 5 I did a piece for my friend , sent her a pic and said to her I just need to work on it some more. she was like no ,lol its great
That should be tip no 6 - “if you don’t know when to stop.... ask a friend” 👍😃👍
@@randihart5731 lol love it
Thank you! I'm excited to start this.
You’re welcome ☺️
Loved your tutorial. Your piece turned out gorgeous.. I have only made mess up till now.. with your tips I will give it another go.. thank you
Thank you very much. Happy to hear you’ll give another go 😃
Thanks a lot for your help and your time ! Very precious video ! 🙂👍🙏
You’re very welcome 😊 glad you liked it ❤️
Thank you Randi! Yes, the tips are a very helpful! 😊
You’re welcome ☺️ glad you liked it
This is exactly what I needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I overwork everything.
Yeeeeesssss 😃😃 (most people do )
Excellent ideas and advice .. I am new and have been overdoing so much
Thank you 🙏 overdoing is sooo easy.... we all do it from time to time......
takes some self control to stop and walk away 😀
First time watching fabulous advise thank you from NZ
So glad you liked it 😀
Very informative and great tips! Thank you
You’re very welcome 😊
This is gorgeous I think it’s the 15th time I’m watching it
Thank you very much 🙏❤️
Beautiful work! 🤩🏆👌
Thank you 😊 🥰
So inspiring. Thank you.
You’re welcome ☺️
Great advice. I need to follow the "less is more" mentality in all forms of art. You can easily take things too far and lose your way.
Glad you liked it. Yes, it’s tricky knowing when to stop ✋I’ve struggled with that too
Awesome video thank you. So much great information 💕
Thank you and you’re welcome 💕💕
I love this!! Keep sending the tips ... it really helps😊
Thank you 🙏 I probably will 😄
Great tips and hello from Dee’s Art I’m glad your on TH-cam I love alcohol ink. It’s nice to see some fresh inspiration thank you 😊
Hi 🙋♀️ thank you very much 🙏
Love the little voice….yes it speaks to me often 🤣
🤪🤣🤣
Such great tips, thank you for sharing!
You’re very welcome 😉
Thank you for this video. It's really helpful. I just found your channel. I will watch more. 😊
You’re very welcome ☺️ so glad you liked it 😃
Hello Randy, just found your channel and subbed. I tried AI a long time ago and just couldn't take the ink. But I've revisited it a week ago. I appreciate your video and tips. I have a Revlon dryer similar to yours, a air bulb and a compressor. I think I like the hairdryer may work better. Your minimalist art is very beautiful. Thanks
Thank You , so glad you like the videos 😊 I’m a big hairdryer fan, but I do like to use the bulb sometimes
@@randihart5731 Sorry I misspelled your name. ✌🇺🇦
That’s okay, happens all the time 🤣🇺🇦
Thank you. I needed to hear your video.🎁
You are very welcome 🙏 ❤️
I know that little voice very well. Lol. Fabulous video. Thank you🌹
Very annoying that voice 🤣 and thank you very much 🥰
I love this video showing less is more, thank you. I was wondering if you would mind mentioning what dryer/blower you are using. It looks like a Remington? and I would love to know if it is, and maybe the details of which one to purchase for this purpose. Many thanks
I subscribed. Thank you! Awesome tips and very good demo.
Thank you very much and welcome to my channel 😁🙏
Thanks dear, you are amazing and helpful
You’re very welcome and thank you ☺️
Great Instructions & Instructor. Can I use Canvas panel or a Regular Canvas? Thanks so much
Thank you 🙏 yes you can, but the ink won’t look the same as it does on paper… less vibrant
this is such a beauty ! thank you for sharing. I will try this .
Thank you very much 🥰
Love your tips and tricks ! You are an excellent teacher. What type of wattage is your blower?
Thank you
Thank you so much ☺️ I believe it’s 1000
This was very helpful! Thank you so much Randi!!
You’re welcome ☺️
i really enjoyed watching...learned a lot
Glad to hear it 😊👋
Many thanks for the excellent advice! It's just awesome!!!
You’re very welcome 😊
Great video, I do resin art and acrylic pour painting so I really need this. I am really interested in learning more about alcohol inks.
Thank you 🙏 alcohol ink is so much fun to work with
I have been listening that little voice so much that I made a mess most of the time. Plus my ink comes out in big globs. I'll go back and will do like you said. Maybe I can have a 2nd chance. Thank you so much for your video. 💓
You are very welcome 🙏 you can definitely have a 2nd chance, just push that voice out of your head 😀❤️
Amazing explanation and work of art
Thank you very much 🙏
Really helpful tips! Thanks so much. Your finished piece is beautiful and those colours are gorgeous!! Thank you again. 🙏🙏🙏🤗
@@nanasue4481 thank you very much 😀
Thank you so much! It's beautiful and very helpful! 💗🥰🙏
You are very welcome 🙏
Do you have a video on lighting and photograph for your work?
I don’t, sorry. But I’ll put it on my “list”, so maybe one day 😀
Less is more! Love it!
Thanks 😊
Hello very helpful and beautiful can I use watercolor paper and get this kind of effect
Thank you 🙏 you need a non porous surface. The paper you use for ink is sort of like plastic, so that the ink will stay on top of the paper.
You can put ink on canvas or watercolor paper but you can’t get the same effect
Beautiful piece and wise words!
Thank you very much ❤️
Less is more in this demo....Thank You
You are very welcome 🙏
I looove this aesthetic and how well you executed it. I’m a beginner and got some Nara paper to try after seeing a few videos on it including yours… thing is I cannot make anything wispy and so clean looking on Nara paper… the same inks that have really smooth gradients on Pixiss paper seem to break and get gritty on Nara paper…
I couldn’t understand why my stuff looks so different but I’ve heard a couple of people talk about humidity … do you think living in Hawaii where it’s close to 80 degrees and 80% humidity might be effecting my inks, and even more so effecting how they show up on 100% impermeable paper?
Yes humidity can definitely mess up your alcohol ink. It can look very different and gritty and sometimes it won’t dry completely.
In Denmark we can get really high humidity sometimes in the summer and then I don’t even bother, sadly.
Thanks for these useful tips . It help a lot to se how you work , so softly. It was So satisfaying at the same time. 🥰This Work is so beautiful , I hope one day I will be able to do something like that. What kind of blower did you use?
Thank you and you’re very welcome 😊 I use a Remington hairdryer- I can’t find it anywhere anymore, but there is one from Revlon that is very similar to mine. I left a link for it in the description below this video th-cam.com/video/auwa98Z5rRw/w-d-xo.html
I know other alcohol ink artist that use it. Hope it helps 🤗
You are an amazing teacher. Thank you😊
Thank u..great video!
You’re welcome 😉
Thank you so much! Beautyful and helpful!
You’re very welcome
Thank you for the tips, I like the idea of less is more!
Wonderful video - many thanks ❤
You’re welcome 😉
Beautiful!
Thank you 🙏
Hello I love your video and I’m happy to discover you ,as a beginner used two different hair dryer non of them work well for me and I don’t get soft shape and I disappointed , try to practice more alcohol ink ,can you tell me what is your hair dryer name please ? Thank you
Mine is a Remington volume and curl. Hairdryers are very tricky - I’ve made a tutorial on how to use your hairdryer to get more control over your ink. If you haven’t seen here’s a link th-cam.com/video/aYBZilwZE6g/w-d-xo.html
Awesome video - thank you!!!!
Thank you very much for the tips!!!
This is a top tutorial 👍❤🌷
Thank you very much 🙏❤️🙋♀️
So much Awesomeness! 💜
Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks dear, you are really helpful
You’re welcome ☺️
Absolutely beautiful I love it 🥰
Thank you 🙏🥰
It’s beautiful look like a orchid
Thank you very much 🌸
Beautiful piece. What brand of alcohol ink is the currant you used,
Thank you 🙏 it’s from Ranger
Thank you!
You’re welcome ☺️
Very informative. Thank you so much
You are very welcome 😊
Hola Randy, se trata de un papel fotográfico. Son bellísimos tus trabajos. Quisiera probarFlicitaciones.
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What type of dryer are you using? Thank you! Beautiful!
Thank you 🙏 it’s a Remington volume and curl. You can see a bit more about in my latest video, no 26
What “paper” do you recommend? I am a beginner and I’m trying your technique but my ink dries rather than moves around when using the heat tool. I’m using Yupo paper.
If your ink dries way to fast you either have to much heat or not enough isopropyl. If you have a hairdryer with a cool air function, try that and see if it helps. In my opinion Nara is the best paper, the ink doesn’t stain the paper and you can wipe it all off completely. You can’t do that on yupo.
Nara is more expensive but you have less waist because you can reuse many times. Hope this helps 🙏
Thanks you so much fort this vidéo!! it is very helpful.
You are very welcome 🙏
I have trouble with metallics. They seem to melt into the ink and form an overall shiny piece when I really want the strips of gold, brass, silver throughout the painting. It’s frustrating. Also, the metallics get very messy in the bottle and occasionally blow out, covering my hand, cloths, etc. I’ve watched several videos but still have trouble. Ideas?
Most metallics do that, shiny all over. The only ones I’ve found that work really well are piñata brass and molotow liquid chrome 💕 they stay on top of the ink and leave beautiful lines
@@randihart5731 thank you for your response. I do have Piniata brass. I’ll keep working on it
You’re welcome ☺️
@@randihart5731 Have you tried Ranger Alloy Gilded? Do you know if that one works well?
Just gorgeous!!!
Thank you 🙏
This is a fantastic tutorial/peptalk! Your style is so elegant. I'm new to alcohol inks, so I find your tips helpful. What is your yellow-tipped pen, and what kind of paper should/do you use? Thank you so much!
Oops! I just saw your comment about supplies 🙃
👍😀😀
I love your work .
It seems you do it so easy .
I have problem with cleaning it because it leaves stain .
Any idea what I am doing wrong .
🌹🙏🏼
Thank you 🙏 you’re not doing anything wrong, it is probably the paper you’re using. I’m using Nara, and the ink does not stain the paper at all.
Try watching my video “ Nara vs Yupo” 😄
Very nice 👌
Thank you 😊
Fantastic tips Ty so much
You’re welcome 😉
So can you wipe Yupo- paper the same way? Because I cant do it. Does it only work with Nara? Thanks for your tips!
No sadly you can’t wipe all the ink of on Yupo. Some of the ink will leave stains on the paper that you just can’t remove....
On Nara you can wipe off everything, no stains 😊
Love your videos. I realize you are from Denmark, but what is that hand held air dryer you are using if you don't mid me asking.
Thank you 😊 mine is a Remington- if you look in the description below this video th-cam.com/video/KLvTOfJbpRQ/w-d-xo.html
there is a link for a Revlon hairdryer that is pretty much the same as mine
I have been watching your videos for a little while now and would like to ask what brand of gold metallic(s) ink you use? Both of the golds I own are extremely dull compared to your metallics. Any wisdom you would be willing to part with would be genuinely appreciated. Thank you.
I use Piñata brass. It’s the best metallic I’ve tried. Very different than the other metallics because it floats on top of the ink.
@@randihart5731 Thank you for sharing this important information with me. Just looking at it in the bottle online, I can already tell it’s so much brighter and more metallic looking than what I have.
Is the company that makes this color A. Ink, Jacquard?
I KNOW you’ve received many compliments and kudos on your unique technique AND talent, I am officially adding my voice to all the others in love with your work.
Each piece I look at is breathtakingly beautiful. As if you, and the ink, are symbiotic, making it fascinating to watch you work.
Many would keep this gift to themselves, that you have been willing to share your technique with the world speaks very highly of you and your generous spirit.
I have taken a leap of faith that the company IS Jacquard. Feeling impatient, I already placed an order for a couple bottles of their metallic inks. Last question, do you use Jacquard inks exclusively, or do you mixed it up with other inks as well?
Happy New Year,
Alpine
Thank you very much for those kind words ❤️😊 the piñata brass IS Jacquard. I mix inks and metallics from all different brands. Besides jacquard I mostly use Ranger and Copic. Hope you have great success when your metallics arrive.
And happy new year to you