Name: Shimmering colors | Alcohol Ink & Watercolor| Shell Painting
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Created byKellie Chasse

Last updated 12/2020

English

What you'll learn

How create shimmering and sparkling effect with Pigments and dyes using different mediums
How to create Shimmering colors with alcohol inks and watercolors
How to use a Water-brush pen to create shimmery letters that you can use for your wedding, bridal, or shower invites!
How to paint a shell project using alcohol ink and shimmer
What a Mood Board is and how to create a simple one
Dyes vs Pigment
How to use masking fluid for line work with Alcohol inks

Course content

5 sections • 19 lectures • 1h 19m total length

Introduction to Creating Shimmer/Sparkle Colors with Alcohol Ink & Watercolor1:18
This class is for beginner to intermediate students, we will explore an easy step by step way to create
shimmering colors in your Paintings. I'll take you through the entire video of my steps and process to create this beautiful shell Scene.
We will cover Dye's vs Pigments
How to create Shimmering colors with alcohol inks and watercolors.
How to use a Water-brush pen to create shimmery letters that you can use for your wedding, bridal, or shower invites!
Dyes vs Pigments4:17
Let's talk a little about Dyes vs Pigments. We'll discuss the differences between the two and we'll view a few options and how they work differently.
How to create shimmer in alcohol inks using pigments5:19
Let's explore different types of Alcohol inks and mediums or pigments that we use to create shimmering colors.
Let's explore more options with Inks and sealing4:45
Students will try a few other options like blending solutions with pigments and creating texture as well as soft over all look with your shimmers. We will mix some colors and create your own color mixtures from your mediums.
Watercolor and Ink on Yupo and Watercolor Paper3:07
Using Watercolor ink on yupo paper we'll create water based shimmers. Students will practice how to mix the pigments and try them on yupo paper and watercolor paper. See how they blend differently.

Adding Pigments to Watercolors on Watercolor Paper3:46
Now let's practice creating shimmer colors with watercolors. See how the pigments looks once the water has evaporated.
Using Bombay India Ink with a Waterbrush Pen7:32
Now that we have tried Alcohol Ink , Watercolor Ink, and Watercolors, let's explore how to use India ink and shimmer in a waterbrush pen. We'll practice using on watercolor paper and envelopes for lettering.
More options for powered pigments3:41
Let's learn a few more options to use the pigments with. Let's talk about an easy way to add a little shimmer of pigments on top of a boring watercolor.
Tips4:09
Create your own Shimmer paint palette.

Quick Tracing Tips3:34
Students will learn a quick and easy beginners way to trace using a window.
Using Masking Fluid and a Calligraphy Pen3:31
In this lecture we will mask in our shell project and learn how to use a calligraphy pen to draw out the outline using yupo paper and alcohol inks.
Adding Alcohol ink and shimmer3:42
Using brea Reese alcohol inks, we will paint in the shell using very light and natural colors. We will be using a waterbrush pen filled with alcohol to blend and more the inks in a very easy relaxed fashion.
Begin the Background4:00
Adding some drops of alcohol inks using a wonderful wet in wet background. We'll use a brush to lightly move the colors around.
Adding Dry Shimmer2:14
Now let's add a dry brush and add a soft sheen of color over your background.
Finishing with some Zen Doodle work7:16
Let's finish up our project and lift off the masking to leave a crisp edge, then students will add some doodling along the shell for an extra touch of fun.

Let's talk about a Mood Board and why you should use one3:35
What is a mood board and how to use one to help you organize your creative thoughts and ideas.
Create your own mood board10:35
Students will walk through how to create a mood board using a easy program.
Project time!1:40
Let's begin our projects. We would love to see your finished results. So grab your supplies and begin with practicing creating your colors with alcohol ink or watercolor.

Requirements

View material list for basic supplies needed
Purchase necessary tools and supplies.
No prior experience - for Beginners

Description

Hi Arty Peeps!

Relax and Explore pigments and dyes to create some lovely shimmers and sparkle in your alcohol ink and watercolors.

This class is for beginner to intermediate students, we will explore an easy step by step way to create shimmering colors in your Paintings.

After we cover how to mix your colors and play, I'll take you through the entire video of my steps and process to create this beautiful shell Scene.

In the Course we will Cover:

Dye's vs Pigments
How to create Shimmering colors with alcohol inks and watercolors.
How to use a Water-brush pen to create shimmery letters that you can use for your wedding, bridal, or shower invites!
Then we will cover a full shell painting project using alcohol ink and shimmer.
As a bonus I've added two more printable PDF's of shell for you to play with.
Finally we will talk a little bit about creating a Mood board and I'll walk you through my process on how I create a simple mood board.

Materials Used in Class

Jacquard Powdered Pigments
Yupo or Mineral paper
Watercolor Paper or Pad
Small Brushes
Watercolor Cotmat kit
Watercolor Inks Brea Reese
Alcohol Ink Brea Reese
Black Sharpie
Water brush Pen
Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink
Calligraphy Pen Kit
Masking Fluid
Kamar Varnish
Good Ventilation and Organic Vapor Mask
Wear Protective Gloves
Apron

Feel free to find my social media platforms in the profile section. I would love to see your final paintings posted there.

Get your supplies ready ... and let's start having fun creating this scene together!

"Don't take life to seriously and always stay Creative!"

Thanks again and I am so thankful to have you here!

Kellie

Simple living| Debt Free| Content Creator

*Safety Note: When using paints and chemicals please adhere to any and all manufacturer safety guidelines with these products. If you have specific safety questions or concerns please contact the product's manufacturer or your doctor before using.

Who this course is for:

Artists
Crafty or creative people
Art students
Art lovers
Illustrators
DIY

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Course content

Alcohol Ink & Watercolor Paint & Create Sparkle and Shimmer Colors5 lectures • 19min

Creating Watercolor Iridescent Colors4 lectures • 19min

Alcohol Ink Shell with Shimmer Project6 lectures • 24min

Project Time!3 lectures • 16min

Bonus Lecture1 lecture • 2min

Requirements

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