Course Program

Bonus

Safety
We'll talk about the importance of following safety precautions when working with alcohol inks, what are the main rules and what is needed for your painting process to be safe.
Workplace
We'll talk about the proper set-up of your workplace. How to start painting so that nothing distracts you from work.
Materials and supplies
The most complete section with descriptions of all kinds of materials that may be needed when working with alcohol ink. From the most necessary ones to professional tools for a more advanced level.
Alcohol inks
A detailed review on various brands of alcohol ink, their advantages, disadvantages and quality characteristics (5 videos).
Introduction to coloristics
We'll pay attention to coloristics and right selection of harmonious color combinations for our future paintings.

Basic. Part 1

12 video tutorials, total length 3+ hours

Essentials

How to start working with alcohol inks: hold a dryer, dilute inks, etc.
How to mix alcohol inks
How to use metallics
How to move ink pool

Techniques and Artworks

    Roses technique
    Artwork "Roses bouquet"
    Pouring technique
    Gradient technique
    Silhouettes technique
    Brush technique 1 - Artwork "Soft waves"
    Brush technique 2 - Artwork "Abstract landscape"
    Artwork "Seaside on canvas"

    Basic. Part 2

    12 video tutorials, total length 3+ hours

    Techniques and Artworks

    Fade technique
    Artwork "Wispy flower"
    Artwork "Wispy flower with round petals"
    Ripples and ripples with gold techniques
    Artwork "Wings"
    Artwork "Sea shell"
    Artwork "Sand dunes"
    Ripples + fade technique
    Artwork "Half board composition: blow dryer + airbrush"
    Airy wisps technique
    Painting on glass
    3D technique

    PRO-level. Part 3

    10 video tutorials, total length 6+ hours

    Introduction

    COLORISTICS AND COMPOSITION
    video tutorial
    Principles of harmonious color combinations
    Principles of building a nice abstract composition
    Inspiration and examples

    Large Format Artworks

      Artwork "Leaves"
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      100x70 cm | 39.3" x 27.5"
      Learn how to control the shape of inks
      Learn how to create petals with a lot of lines
      Learn how to create color gradients
      Artwork "Exquisite"
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      100x70 cm | 39.3" x 27.5"
      Learn how to create the effect of shiny crystals
      Learn how to create big wisps
      Artwork "Northern lights"
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      70x50 cm | 27.5" x 19.6"
      Learn how to use PEARL inks
      Learn how to work on black surface
      Artwork "Purple ribbons"
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      70x50 cm | 27.5" x 19.6"

      Learn how to use metallic ink working on black
      Learn how to mix alcohol inks working on black
      Artwork "Roses"
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      100x100 cm | 39.3" x 39.3"
      Learn how to create airy background leaves
      Learn how to create gorgeous roses with a lot of golden lines
      Artwork "Dove"
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      90x60 cm | 35.4" x 23.6"
      Learn how to use silver metallic inks
      Learn how to create a composition with a lot of thin lines
      Learn how to use an airbrush

      Final steps

      FRAMING
      video tutorial

      Cutting a painting into diptych
      Framing
      VARNISHING
      video tutorial

      What kinds of varnishes to use
      How to varnish your work
      PACKING
      video tutorial

      What materials to use for packing
      How to pack your artwork by yourself
      and prepare for a safe shipping


      Ink on Canvas. Part 4

      10 video tutorials, total length 3+ hours

      Intoduction

      Materials overview and priming the canvas - 2 video tutorials

      Artworks on canvases

      Artwork 1. Abstract flower
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      30x30 cm / 11.8" x 11.8"
      Artwork 2. Abstract composition
      on black
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      30x30 cm / 11.8" x 11.8"
      Artwork 3. Wisps technique
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      30x30 cm / 11.8" x 11.8"
      Artwork 4. Airy bubbles
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      30x30 cm / 11.8" x 11.8"
      Artwork 5. Lines with gold
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      30x40 cm / 11.8" x 15.7"
      Artwork 6. Abstract composition on pink
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      40 cm / 15.7"
      Artwork 7. X-shaped abstract composition on large canvas
      Full video tutorial of creating this artwork
      80x80 cm / 31.5" x 31.5"

      Final steps

      Varnishing
      Contacts
      If you have any questions about the course please feel free to contact us.
      info@paulineart.com