Painted Poppies

5x7 alcohol inks on Yupo done yesterday, another abstract background I was not fond of, so diluted the inks with blending fluid then dropped two different reds.  Blowing through a straw from the bloom base, the round poppy shapes appeared.
Image COPYRIGHT 2017 Kay Smith.

Underwater Orchids

5.5x9 alcohol inks on Yupo synthetic paper using only 3 colors:  yellow, aqua, and pink.  With these primaries many organic forms emerged that reminded me of orchids beneath water.  Inks are by Tim Holtz, Ranger Adirondack brand.
Image COPYRIGHT 2017 Kay Smith.

Valentine Love

12x8.5 mixed media collage on gessoed matboard begun yesterday then finished today right in time for Valentine's Day tomorrow. Several layers of acrylics cover and recover before heart shapes were sketched in.  Lastly I collaged a paper napkin that had been stamped in black ink with a script verse; red part is alcohol ink.  In addition, the inks were added to white acrylic for some amazing color variations.
Image COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2017.

#InkTober day 29 ~ Hibiscus Fun alcohol inks demo

7x11 alcohol inks on Yupo synthetic paper, a demo done today in Colorado City for the West TX Art Guild.  It is now day 29 of the #InkTober October annual challenge and is almost over.  I also did a second demo that will be ready for posting tomorrow.  Ink brands used were Pinata by Jacquard and Adirondack by Tim Holtz.  The Guild has an upcoming show there Nov. 19 at their civic center.
Image COPYRIGHT 2016 Kay Smith.