Intuitive Abstract Painting with Alcohol Ink

Instructor: Nina Yocom

When: 6/1-29/24, 10am - 12:30pm

Cost:$285

Where: Online

This five week course will introduce you to the multifaceted medium of alcohol inks. Nina Yocom will walk students through the intuitive process of creating work on different substrates using a variety of tools, all the way through the final act of finishing your work for longevity.

Course Outline

Week 1

An introduction to alcohol inks to include a 30-minute lecture and slide presentation followed by a two-hour demonstration by the instructor. Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout the demonstration.

Week 2

We will begin to work on a piece focusing on the intuitive nature of inks and the fine balance between controlling the inks using a variety of tools and allowing the painting to process.

Week 3

We will apply inks to a number of different substrates including synthetic paper, ceramic tile, raw canvas, watercolor canvas, and smooth primed panel.

Week 4

We will incorporate other materials in combination with alcohol ink including layering with acrylic paint and fine liner pen detailing.

Week 5

We will conclude with a thorough review of how to finish your work with a focus on colorfastness and longevity.