Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A Beginners Guide: Minimalistic Approach to Alcohol Inks
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Are you intrigued by the vibrant world of alcohol inks, but unsure where to start? This video is your perfect introduction! Join us as we explore the art of minimalism in alcohol ink painting. We'll guide you through the basics, from choosing the right supplies to creating stunning, simple designs. Learn how to harness the power of negative space and bold colors to achieve a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this video will inspire you to create beautiful, timeless pieces. Let's dive into the world of alcohol inks together!
What you'll learn:
Essential supplies for alcohol ink painting
Basic techniques and color blending
Creating minimalist designs with negative space
Tips for achieving clean, crisp lines
How to frame and display your artwork
Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your creativity and embark on your alcohol ink journey!
If you have any questions or have ideas of things to cover in future videos leave them in the comments below. It is my goal to post two videos per week and would love it if you’d let me know what you think.
LINKS:
Fluid Art.co for TLP pigments: fluid-art.co
ColorArte pigments and paints: colourarte.com
Pourage Posse paints: etsy.com/shop/ChristinaWelchArt
Jo Sonja paints and varnish: josonja.com
Firedots pigments: pixelpaintdesigns.bigcartel.com
WinterStorm Art for the spinner: winterstrom-art.com/thespinner
Dick Blick art supplies: dickblick.com
Jerry’s Artarama for art supplies: jerrysartarama.com
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The Shelee Art Style is so much more than just a “RECIPE”. It’s about consistency and understanding how your paints react with each other. If you are interested in learning more I would highly encourage you to join the SheleeArt course. The biggest benefit of the course in my mind is the access to a worldwide community of like minded artists to ask questions of and share your journey.
You can sign up at http://www.sheleeart.com.au and use this code for 15% off
sheleeart15DRH. If you have any questions, drop it into Shelee Art inbox, or email them at hello@sheleeart.com.au someone is always willing to help! ❤️❤️
Check out the links below for my social media
Tiktok - tiktok.com/@drh.acrylic.creations?
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Pintrest - @drhacryliccreations
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A Beginners Guide: Minimalistic Approach to Alcohol Inks
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMq4JAQqzXnGq1Xn7y2snp9eWUAGpBpII&si=1qi2a7MeUUWUnVc8
Are you intrigued by the vibrant world of alcohol inks, but unsure where to start? This video is your perfect introduction! Join us as we explore the art of minimalism in alcohol ink painting. We'll guide you through the basics, from choosing the right supplies to creating stunning, simple designs. Learn how to harness the power of negative space and bold colors to achieve a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this video will inspire you to create beautiful, timeless pieces. Let's dive into the world of alcohol inks together!
What you'll learn:
Essential supplies for alcohol ink painting
Basic techniques and color blending
Creating minimalist designs with negative space
Tips for achieving clean, crisp lines
How to frame and display your artwork
Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your creativity and embark on your alcohol ink journey!
If you have any questions or have ideas of things to cover in future videos leave them in the comments below. It is my goal to post two videos per week and would love it if you’d let me know what you think.
LINKS:
Fluid Art.co for TLP pigments: fluid-art.co
ColorArte pigments and paints: colourarte.com
Pourage Posse paints: etsy.com/shop/ChristinaWelchArt
Jo Sonja paints and varnish: josonja.com
Firedots pigments: pixelpaintdesigns.bigcartel.com
WinterStorm Art for the spinner: winterstrom-art.com/thespinner
Dick Blick art supplies: dickblick.com
Jerry’s Artarama for art supplies: jerrysartarama.com
For a 10% discount all LOLIVFE products lolivefe.refr.cc/davidh
The Shelee Art Style is so much more than just a “RECIPE”. It’s about consistency and understanding how your paints react with each other. If you are interested in learning more I would highly encourage you to join the SheleeArt course. The biggest benefit of the course in my mind is the access to a worldwide community of like minded artists to ask questions of and share your journey.
You can sign up at http://www.sheleeart.com.au and use this code for 15% off
sheleeart15DRH. If you have any questions, drop it into Shelee Art inbox, or email them at hello@sheleeart.com.au someone is always willing to help! ❤️❤️
Check out the links below for my social media
Tiktok - tiktok.com/@drh.acrylic.creations?
Instagram - instagram.com/drh.acrylic.creations
Facebook - facebook.com/DRHAcrylicCreations
Pintrest - @drhacryliccreations
Website - drh-acrylic-creations.com
You can help support my channel by doing the following:
— Like my video
— Leave a comment
— Share on your social media
LIKE - SUBSCRIBE - RING THE BELL

![Digital to Gelli: Designing Custom Transfers with Firefly & Photoshop
Unlock a world of custom possibilities by blending AI technology with traditional printmaking! 🎨✨
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In the this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my complete workflow for creating professional-grade image transfers on the gel plate. If you’ve ever struggled with blurry magazine transfers or wanted to print your own specific visions, this digital-to-analog method is for you.
We start in Adobe Firefly to generate unique, high-contrast imagery, move into Photoshop to prep the files for a flawless lift, and finish with the essential settings for laser printing to ensure your gel plate grabs every single detail.
What you’ll learn in this tutorial:
* Prompting for Print: How to use Adobe Firefly to create images that actually work for transfers (focusing on contrast and edges).
* Photoshop Prep: My secret sauce for adjusting threshold, levels, and scales to make sure your image transfers crisply without sticking.
* The Technical Side: Why a laser printer is non-negotiable and the specific paper settings I use.
* From Paper to Plate: A quick look at the final pull and the results you can expect.
Tools Mentioned:
* AI: Adobe Firefly
* Software: Adobe Photoshop
* Hardware: Laser Printer (Black & White or Color)
* Surface: Gelli Arts / Gel Printing Plate
Whether you’re a seasoned Gelli pro or a digital artist looking to get your hands dirty, this workflow will change the way you think about mixed media.
Timestamps:
• [00:13] - Introduction: Dave explains the goal of the video: prepping images for transfers using digital tools.
• [00:40] - Materials Needed: Requirements include a laser printer (toner is essential for the process) and software like Adobe Firefly and Photoshop.
• [01:09] - Using Adobe Firefly: Creating a high-definition line drawing prompt and removing the background from the generated image.
• [02:26] - Photoshop Preparation: Importing the image into Photoshop and preparing it for printing.
• [03:16] - Printing Strategy: Dave explains why he runs the paper through the printer twice to ensure the toner is thick enough to repel paint effectively.
• [04:02] - Isolating Subjects: How to isolate individual figures from a group drawing to create separate transfer files.
• [07:54] - The Image Transfer Process:
• [08:02] Applying black paint to the Gelli plate.
• [08:45] Placing the laser-printed image onto the plate to pick up the paint.
• [09:06] Pulling the paper to reveal the negative transfer on the plate.
• [09:34] - Pulling the Final Print: Drying the plate and using a second layer of paint (with color) to lift the final image onto paper.
• [12:04] - Conclusion: Final tips and a shoutout to the Thursday Train art community.
Stay Connected:
📸 Follow my latest prints on Instagram: [Your Link Here] 🎨 Visit my website for more mixed media tips: [Your Link Here]
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