In this article I show how to play with water and either watercolor or acrylic inks on paper to achieve colorful shapes filled with soft flowy edges. When the inks are dry, I discuss the different markers and pens I use to doodle on top to create fun and unique scenes or animals.
Watercolor ink and marker doodles painting on paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Some of the things you will learn include:
discuss different papers for blooming inks artworks
how to flood a paper surface with water
techniques for dropping inks into the water
difference between working with watercolor vs acrylic inks
ideas for finding and developing symbols and shapes to doodle over the dry inks
line effects of different pens and markers over the dry inks
and more…
Various in-process Blooming Inks and Doodles artworks by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Blooming Inks and Doodles Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The paints, mediums and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
00:00 - Intro To Blooming Inks and Artists Inspiration
The artists I mentioned during the show from which I drew inspiration for this workshop were:
https://www.instagram.com/alenahennessy/
https://www.instagram.com/tracyverdugo/
Learn more about Tracy Verdugo's online classes on her website:
https://tracyverdugo.com/
Here is the paint pigment database mentioned during the show:
https://www.artiscreation.com/Color_index_names.html
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Reverse Coloring Watercolor page by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
In another article on my blog I have provided some Reverse Coloring Pages which you can print out and on which to practice doodling shapes.
Try this technique with your own inky backgrounds by photographing them and printing them out to experiment with before doodling on the originals.
Funky Fish watercolor ink and doodles painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
Supplies List for Blooming Inks and Doodles Painting
Here are links to the supplies list for the watercolor and acrylic inks, markers, mediums and accessories shown during the video. As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Blick Art Materials or Amazon.
Book: Paint Mojo by Tracy Verdugo, Spiral Bound, 2014 - https://amzn.to/4l4j7Wi
Book: Reverse Coloring Book - Mindful Journeys by Kendra Norton, Paperback, 2022 - https://amzn.to/45o8g4I
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Pebeo Colorex Individual Colors 45ml Bottles - https://amzn.to/4lDdlvI
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Inks Classic Colors Set of 6 Dropper Bottles 1oz Each - https://amzn.to/46vQSMu
Dr PH Martins Bleed Proof White 1oz Jar - https://amzn.to/40E9zKl
Pebeo Acrylic Paint Markers Black Size 0.7mm Fine Nib Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/4f0xz06
Pebeo Acrylic Paint Markers Various Nib Sizes and Colors - https://amzn.to/3GW1idQ
Pebeo Acrylic Paint Markers 1.2mm Bullet Tip Set of 12 - https://amzn.to/3IBO2f3
Posca Acrylic Paint Markers Bullet Tip Medium (5M) Set of 15 - https://amzn.to/45dAQpm
Posca Acrylic Paint Markers Bullet Tip Fine (3M) Set of 24 -https://amzn.to/3TLn07k
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens Black Set of 10 Various Nib Sizes - https://amzn.to/40vJmNX
Sakura Manga Markers Including Micron Pens + White Gel Pen Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/40pGJx5
Signo Uni-Ball Broad Tip Gel Pen Assorted Colors Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/4kSfO49
QoR Watercolors High Chroma Set of 6 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/3ZJZqLJ
QoR Watercolors Introductory Set of 12 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/43Drumk
QoR Watercolors Tin Set of 24 Tubes 5ml Each - https://amzn.to/3TTG8zS
Krylon Gallery Series UV Spray Varnish Gloss, Matte or Satin 11oz Can - https://amzn.to/4l32FoZ
Jack Richeson Watercolor Paper 135lb 4x6in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4m3jHo3
Canson XL Watercolor White Cold Press (Lightly Textured) Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4kBBhPU
Fabriano Mixed Media Paper Smooth 108lb 9x12in 150 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3TWCky5
Fluid Watercolor Paper Block 140lb 9x12in 15 Sheets - https://amzn.to/457aR1Q
Legion Stonehenge Aqua Hotpress White Block 100% Cotton 140lb 9x12in - https://amzn.to/4mf1jsf
BaoHong Watercolor Paper Block 100% Cotton 140lb 5x7in 20 Sheets - https://amzn.to/456VLJD
Princeton Velvetouch Brushes Set of 5 - https://amzn.to/4jKsydo
Jackson's 10-Well White Ceramic Slant Palette - https://amzn.to/4j9Qnu0
5 Layers Stacking White Ceramic Watercolor Mixing Trays - https://amzn.to/43SxmIX
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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Blooming Inks and doodles artwork on mixed media paper by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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