Using Derwent Inktense pencils
A few years ago I discovered the Derwent Inktense pencil and immediately fell in love with their versatility. They work much like a watercolor pencil, but lay down ink instead of watercolor. The...
View ArticleA New Thing!
I spent today feeling a little under the weather, so have been just taking it easy. I can’t stand to not be doing SOMETHING though, so making a coloring page was the perfect slow paced activity....
View ArticleSeptember Workshop Fun at Tessera
I have a few fun workshops coming up in early September at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita that I am pretty excited about. First up is a combined class of travel journaling and flips, flaps and fun...
View ArticleDoodle Papers
I usually spend a little time unwinding just before bed, and most commonly that is with some kind of restful art activity. Lately I have been doodling. Oodles of doodles in fact. Sometimes I start...
View ArticleSeptember Workshops at Tessera Gallery
Tessera Gallery has started offering three of my workshops each month, all different, and all on the same week! Last week was a super fun line up. On Thursday night was two workshops in one with a...
View ArticleInktober Challenge
Every year many artists participate in a challenge started by Jake Parker back in 2009. Since that time it has become widely popular, but I have not yet participated in it. I decided to do it this...
View ArticleSunflower Flow
“Sunflower Flow” 9 x 12 inch alcohol ink on freezer paper. I have been doing some preparing for an ink workshop, and reminding myself how fun it is to play around with alcohol inks! I mostly use...
View ArticleThink Ink Workshop
Learn about the different types of ink and how each are used, especially in mixed media artwork. We will also look at surfaces for ink and the different look achieved with each. Then we will zero in...
View ArticleThink Ink Workshop
Learn about the different types of ink and how each are used, especially in mixed media artwork. Learn about the difference between pigment and dye inks, how to make your own alcohol inks and ways to...
View ArticleThink Ink
Learn all the ins and outs of inks! In this hands on workshop we will cover differences between dyes and pigments, how to make your own alcohol inks, magical effects with distress oxide inks, and more!...
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