Jiu Jing Mo Shui Hua has the same feel as a passionate tango: spontaneous, vibrant and full of turns this site. Beginners and experienced artists can both enjoy this fascinating art genre. Explore this magical medium, if you are interested.
Alcohol ink drawing starts with the heart and not the hands. This involves a surrender and an acceptance of the unexpected. Every drop of ink can be used to create something beautiful. It is a colorful story that tells as it falls on a surface.
The surface to be used is the first thing you should consider. Alcohol ink requires non-porous surfaces and not canvas. Numerous alcohol ink aficionados confide in Yupo paper, a synthetic miracle. Smooth finish allows for ink to swirl and frolic. Why stop here? Why stop there?
Let the ink fly! Wait! Do not remove the ink from its container. You can control the ink’s descent by using droppers or pipettes. Drop a few drops and watch them bloom. Or mix some colours to get a beautiful color combination. Every drop is a brushstroke and every splash is an expression.
Even spontaneity is not enough. Even though ink is a whim, artists do not remain passive. The ink can be shaped using brushes. More daring people can use straws or air blowers, while others may breathe through them to make ink flow into rivers and streams. The artist’s vision and the ink’s wildness tango.
Isopropyl is the magic ingredient in this art form. This solution blends the inks, which are stars. When colors are dropped, they can form waves or halos. The ink can be diluted, blended, or pushed apart leaving gaps. This solution not only blends, but also changes the piece’s atmosphere and tone.
In alcohol ink, depth and layers are very common. Once one layer is dry, another can be applied to create patterns or new perspectives. The layered approach creates disturbing artworks where colors peek through veil.
Remember that patience is your best friend. Alcohol ink dries quickly yet takes a surprising form. Cerulean Blue could turn into a melancholy blue. A sharp color border could become a soft gradation. It isn’t complete until you hear the ink speak.