[58] Beautiful Pastels! - Abstract alcohol ink art tutorial

This painting is done on 11x14 inch yupo using Ranger ink colors Cool Peri and Aqua along with some Piñata Brass for the metallic. I used 99% isopropyl alcohol and my Revlon styling brush hairdryer with the brush attachment removed. There are Amazon affiliate links below to the supplies that I use most often, including the hairdryer. For those of you outside of the US who can’t get this dryer, you can use the link to see the exact specifications of it so that you can find a similar one in your home country. I hope you enjoyed the video!
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[@rhandyajoe]

Wow, so amazing my friend

[@kimmphelps7619]

My favourite video so far. I've been watching videos for two months.

[@vickialford6071]

This is my favourite. I'm going to try on a canvas

[@carolynduryea3175]

Thank you for sharing your art with all of us, I'm very appreciative of the time you take to do your videos, plus that they are done in real time with voice over. Its help so much to see what you are doing and helps all of us in learning more about alcohol ink painting. Thanks for sharing😊 Keep safe.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Carolyn Duryea 😊 Thank you so much for that wonderful comment! I love hearing that my videos are helpful and appreciated 💜. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave your lovely comment! 💜💜

[@tatianastark2736]

Inhaling this is very dangerous, you are right. Thank you for pointing that out. I've tested the air while painting using isopropyl alcohol and alcohol inks, and my air tested was showing the highest level of harmful fumes. A regular mask doesn't help. You need a special respirator that protects from smaller VACs particles. Stay safe!

[@LorrieBrewer]

💜 You are absolutely right about using the correct type of filters in your respirator. I should have mentioned that in the video. I use P100 filters in mine since they are rated for VOCs/vapors. I’ll be sure to mention that in another video soon so people who have never used one will know what they need to get once they can get them again. Thank you for that comment! 😃💜

[@tanyamichel7834]

désolée je n'arrive pas utiliser ce sechoir il -y en a partout je ne comprend pas. toujours un grand plaisir de regarder vos videos MERCI

[@donnam5891]

Oh im glad you're doing a paler piece. I have someone interested & most of the videos I've come across are much brighter. This is beautiful. I have just bought some brass as I've heard it's great. I'm going to try this tomorrow. It's gorgeous thanks

[@gwenbaby6293]

Beautiful work

[@LorrieBrewer]

Thank you so much 😀! I absolutely love your user name! I had a good chuckle over that very creative name 💜💜

[@gwenbaby6293]

@@LorrieBrewer 😉

[@BerniBernsify]

Cool Peri is one of my favorite alcohol ink colors! I totally agree with you on the Pinata Brass. I tell everyone it's the best! Then they tell me how gorgeous the "gold" is in my design and ask if it's the new alloy 😂🤣. No, it's the Brass, still the best 😁

[@maxineaustin2081]

So,So,Beautifull.Im a beginner and this has given me a lot more confidence. Thanks so much.

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you very much! I hope you are getting all the information you need to help you learn! 💜💜

[@runawaylady1833]

This colour blend is special to me. There is a beach in Western Australia, called Turquoise Bay. Breathtaking place. The shimmering water in the shallows was exactly those colours.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Oh, I would love to go there! Australia is on my bucket list of places I would love to visit someday and that just gives me a specific location there to add! This is one of my favorite paintings that I have done. I was almost sorry when it sold lol. I need to do another one with these colors! 💜💜

[@kimberlycordle4434]

Hi Lorrie, love your color choices and technique! Another Beautiful Work of Art! Take care my friend.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Kimberly Cordle 😊 Thank you so much for the lovely compliments! Hoping you’re staying well! 💜💜

[@karenmorrison7032]

Just gorgeous! What more can be said except to thank you for another highly informative and inspiring video.

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you so much for that wonderful comment! I really appreciate all your support! 💜💜

[@lisafreeman9442]

This is my favorite piece! Love Love!!!

[@LorrieBrewer]

This has been my all time favorite painting I have done so far! 💜💜

[@melodymarek1882]

Believe it or not....this one is my favorite of all your videos!! I have these two colors and have tried 2 times to achieve this....using the air of the dryer! Now I will try it by blowing MY air!! 😂 This is drop dead gorgeous!!

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you so much for that lovely compliment! I hope you can get the results you want trying a different technique. Sometimes that’s all it takes! 💜💜

[@lynnemeyers3735]

Another thing to remember, is to make sure you put your finger over the bottle tip when you shake it. A couple of weeks ago, I was SO engrossed in the piece, that I forgot. Threw Pinata Brass all over the place! Lol

[@LorrieBrewer]

😂 I have done the same exact thing before! I also shake my alcohol bottle every now and then when I’m too involved in what I am doing, but at least that doesn’t make as big of a mess 😂

[@lynnemeyers3735]

@@LorrieBrewer, or you start to put a drop of ink on the paper & haven't put the hair dryer down....yep & holding it sideways. I've made splatters on the wall & window. sometimes not a bonus to be ambidextrous! lol

[@helenoconnell5613]

Hi Lorrie I am new to alcohol ink but have been using acrylic paint, I use a BBQ fan for blowing, might be worth a try for yourself. I love your tutorials, Thankyou xx

[@sugarhillcrafter1044]

Lorrie, this is beautiful and you explain why you’re doing the method so well. At first, I wasn’t sure this would turn out so well, but your patience with it and walking us through it made all the difference. I am anxious to see if the air bulb will work out for you!

[@LorrieBrewer]

Joan Kappers 😊 Thank you so much! I always feel like every painting may not turn out when it’s a hot mess in the middle of the process lol. Once I get to try the bulb out, I’ll do a video with it if I’m able to use it, or mention that I can’t use it in a different video lol. 💜💜

[@eves.8806]

I also have artritis and the Tim Holtz blower does not gave me more pain... thanks again for this video, love it 👌❤

[@LorrieBrewer]

💜 That’s good to know! I still haven’t gotten around to trying mine lol. Thank you for taking the time to watch and to comment! 😃💜

[@hollymoses8197]

Absolutely stunning!

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you very much! 💜💜

[@genevievefontaine7161]

I love work your work! You inspired me to start with inks. I appreciate all the different videos, lenght, voice over, music etc. Even when a birdie comes to say hi!

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you so very much! I love hearing that people enjoy my videos, interruptions and all lol. I have such a tendency to wander off subject and then forget what I was talking about to start with 😂. I wonder sometimes how many people that drives crazy! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment! 💜💜

[@geznes]

This is beautiful. Your videos help me so much.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Geraldine Nesbitt 💜 Thank you very much! I am so glad my videos are helping you! 😃💜

[@yukongirl11]

These colors are beautiful and the final image is stunning!

[@LorrieBrewer]

💜 Thank you! I really appreciate that! 😊💜

[@ruthwest3280]

Turned out super great. Keep it up. Love your talent!

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you for another lovely compliment! 💜💜

[@happybird2197]

So beautiful, I love your art works

[@LorrieBrewer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@warranhangumbaay7472]

I love your work, I look forward to every new piece you do. I’m in love😁

[@LorrieBrewer]

Warranha Ngumbaay 😊 Thank you so much! What a wonderful compliment! 💜💜

[@randirosanikolajsen6372]

No wonder your number of subscribers are growing🌸 Beauuuutiful painting🌸 and you are wonderful yourself🌸 Love your work, your videos, your teaching, your talking🌸

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you so much for that wonderful comment! I really appreciate it! 💜💜

[@lynnemeyers3735]

LOve the colors, Lorrie!

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you! I was sooo happy with how this one turned out! I am definitely going to be using these colors more often 💜💜

[@lynnemeyers3735]

@@LorrieBrewer, I don't have Cool Peri, but will try something similar.

[@pilsnergirl17]

soooooo gorgeous ...as usual !!!!! I love it my friend !

[@LorrieBrewer]

Heather Riche 😊 Thank you so much! I love this one myself lol. I’m going to have to do more with these colors! 💜💜

[@catherinelooze8833]

J'adore c'est très beau est ce qu'il faut de l'air froid avec le revlon

[@scenesofnewfoundland]

Love it so so pretty ❤️

[@LorrieBrewer]

Lori cook Photography 😊 Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 💜💜

[@annnorman7179]

Thank you for demonstrating how to use alcohol inks and card sized Yupo paper. I have not tried them as yet, as I didn't know where to start. I have a few little bottles of the ink, but have not been able to get the isopropyl alcohol because of this Covid-19 as the pharmacies are using it to make hand sanitiser.

[@LorrieBrewer]

💜 I am glad you enjoyed the video! I hope that all the COVID-19 cases will start decreasing quickly now. Once that happens, hopefully everyone will be able to find isopropyl for other uses again. I was very lucky with my supply since I had just ordered a large amount of it of of Amazon right before everything went crazy. Otherwise, I’m not sure what I would be posting videos of lol. 💜💜

[@valiasperring4366]

omg, so perfect, delicious

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you so much! 💜

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Absolutely, amazingly beautiful. I love love it and the colors. Where is the alcohol used?

[@LorrieBrewer]

Thank you! Once I have the ink on my yupo, or whatever I am painting on, I use the isopropyl alcohol to dilute and spread the ink. I usually put down a drop of ink, then a drop of Piñata brass, then I use a small squirt of alcohol around and on that and start moving it all, either with my hairdryer or by blowing on it. Occasionally I will just put down the ink and dry it, then use the alcohol to reactivate it in small sections to work. Lol I hope that’s what you were asking. If not, just let me know and I’ll try again 😃💜💜

[@joallawestervelt6918]

@@LorrieBrewer thank you. That is what I was looking for. Happy mother's day

[@LorrieBrewer]

Joalla Westervelt 💜 Happy Mother’s Day to you! 💜

[@barbaramatthews4556]

Wow, this is gorgeous! You make me want to go downstairs and pull out my Yupo paper and alcohol inks and start playing. So far all I've done is some backgrounds for cards but now I want to try something bigger. I have seen people use different methods for blowing the ink around and you said you have the hand pump from Tim Holtz. I didn't buy it because I have arthritis in my hands and am afraid using that would cause too much pain. Other than blowing with a straw or using the blow dryer, I was thinking of getting a foot pump like the ones used to blow up balloons and see how well that would work and save my hands from the pain. Just wondered if you had ever tried using something like that. Thanks for the video.

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you so much! One of the best compliments I can get is that my videos inspire people to try it for themselves! If you have done card backgrounds, then you are already familiar with the way the inks move, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble doing it on a larger scale. You may have a little learning curve with moving larger amounts and keeping them under control, but I bet you can pick it up quickly. I’m always happy to answer questions if you have problems you can’t figure out how to solve! 💜💜

[@chantalbeullens6386]

Ji Lorrie your works are just fantastic , please tell me what to do when you can't blow due to a lung disease ? Thanks, have a nice day . Best regards from Belgium-Europe

[@sherryleggett1612]

My perfect timing. I’m the first viewer of this video. Do I get a prize? Lol. Gorgeous as usual Lorrie.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Sherry Leggett 😃 Lol I wish I could do that for everyone, but I’m pretty sure I’d go broke quickly 😂. Thank you so much for the compliment and for continuing to watch my videos! 💜💜

[@maryannknox7158]

Lorrie this is Exquisite xoxo 💋

[@LorrieBrewer]

💜 Thank you! It’s definitely my favorite that I’ve done so far! 💜😊

[@zzzz3190]

Hello. I want to make sure I have the right blow /curl dryer. Mine does not have a low air setting with a cool setting. It’s just high low warm and high cool. Is that like the one you are using? Thanks

[@shirleycranswick8476]

Lorrie i am totally new to this and am trying to watch as much as possible. i subscribed to you because you are very easy to understand. I know this comments is a long way from May but can you tell about the shades of pink that developed. It seemed that they appeared when you put the brass on, is this the case. I want to give this a go and you said about using the back side of photo paper? I have loads of this from when i had a printer so hopefully can use it to practice on. As i'm starting out what colours would you suggest i start off purchasing. I can't afford to purchase a whole load of colours at once so thought if i could start with three colours that would include the brass i could probably do that. Thank you so much for your time and knowledge. Take care and stay well. Shirley. X

[@LorrieBrewer]

I'm sorry I'm just now getting to this! If it's not too late already, based on your other comment about colors you are using in your house, I would recommend starting out with Ranger colors Stream, Wild Plum, and a purple color like Boysenberry or maybe Purple Twilight. I think those are actually the colors I used on the light switch cover I did. And definitely get the Jacquard Pinata brass for a metallic color. The pink you see on this painting is because I used yupo paper to paint on. Several of the Ranger inks will separate into a couple of their basic parts. The color I was using was Periwinkle, a light purplish color, so the bluish part stained the yupo and didn't move much while the pinkish part separated out and kept moving. It's hard to explain lol. I have only had this happen on yupo for some reason. The Grafix and the NARA papers that I also use never do this. I love the look when this happens, but it's much harder to make a painting look good for me. Just a reminder to use the backside of your photo paper, not the glossy front that would normally be printed on. The inks won't move on the front side. I have heard that some brands don't work good even on the back, but I don't know which ones don't so you'll just have to give yours a try. Again, I am really sorry for not getting you answers a little bit quicker! 💜💜

[@mckeich]

I love your art and frequently try it at home. You are the first artist using alcohol inks I subscribed too. Can I ask that you don’t wear a peaked cap as it obscures the view, especially when you tip the paper away from us. Look at about 16-17 mins we can’t see what you are doing. But don’t change your beautiful work. I love it.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Keith Grindley 💜 Thank you for the wonderful compliments and for subscribing! I am so sorry about the ball cap I had on. I had forgotten that I had it on when I started painting and didn’t realize until I was editing how much it blocked the view. I know it’s hard enough to see what I am doing when I am using my breath to move the inks without a hat getting in the way! I’ll be more careful to make sure I’m not wearing one in the future. 😃💜

[@belindabrough7256]

Hi can I ask where you got the dry from & what is it called? I've googled & haven't been able to find anything. I live in NZ, so would be grateful if I could have as much info as possible... many thanks in advance...

[@lisafreeman9442]

Have you tried using a lazy Susan? It might help you keep the blower out if the camera view.

[@LorrieBrewer]

I have one, but just can't get it to feel right for me. It puts my painting a little too high and I can't help but pick the paintings up all the time when I'm working on them anyway lol. 💜

[@lisafreeman9442]

@@LorrieBrewer Ha! Good point! You have to do what's right for you! Thank you for so generously sharing your art and "how-to" videos. I'm struggling right now and your videos help.

[@GuiltyPleasure72]

So Pretty lorrie. I love the look that comes from blowing in yupo too but it like you it makes me feel bad even with tons of ventilation. The colors in this piece are beautiful. Have you tried the tim holtz lights? My feeling was that I could just dilute my ink myself but maybe not. I'm curious tho.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Alli 💜 Thank you! One of the colors I used in this is one of the lights (the cool peri). I have a few others and really like them, but they are so light that you have to use way more ink than usual to see the colors good. You can get lighter colors by diluting your ink, but I don’t know that you could get the exact same shades as the lights are. That most recent box that you posted is gorgeous! Although, I’ve loved them all lol. Awesome job on all of them! 😃💜

[@GuiltyPleasure72]

Lorrie Brewer oh ok I didn’t realize that the cool peri was a light! I may have to give it a try. Thanks for the box compliment.. I’m about to post another and a cpl ai paintings. Exciting stuff!

[@LorrieBrewer]

Alli 💜 I’ll have to keep an eye out for them! 😃

[@shabofsu0707]

Don't know if you've ever tried it yet or not: "Brea Reese Waterproof Alcohol Ink Paper". Not good stuff. I used a cotton swab to wipe up a little excess alcohol and the coating on the paper came right off, leaving a bright white, jagged, matt-finish spot! Needless to say, the painting was ruined, so I decided to practice on the same piece. The same thing happened over and over again no matter how softly I tried, the coating came off. Thought you'd want to know. Thanks for all you do for us!

[@LorrieBrewer]

Thank you for that information! I have not tried that paper yet so I really appreciate you letting me know that. Maybe it's meant for the people who use alcohol inks more like watercolors, who don't want the inks to move. You probably saved me some money, so thank you again! 💜💜

[@SableSunsets]

Do you use the blending solution ? Or just the 99% alcohol as you are adding the gold to the other colors and blowing on it ?

[@LorrieBrewer]

I do not use blending solution at all unless I have no other choice. I don't like the way it moves and the thickness that the glycerin in it gives to the ink. I only use 99% isopropyl alcohol when painting. It's much cheaper and for me it works much better. You can use either one, the alcohol is just my personal preference. 😊💜

[@susankilgore363]

What can we use now that alcohol is not available?

[@legacy1450]

Love your artwork, is this the same paper as watercolor paper ? ❤️

[@LorrieBrewer]

Thank you! No, this is synthetic art paper made from polypropylene. To do the style of painting that I do, you have to use a non-porous surface so the inks can move around and not soak into the paper. NARA, Grafix Dura-Bright, Yupo by Legion, and Grafix opaque white craft plastic are some of my favorites to use. 💜💜

[@legacy1450]

@@LorrieBrewer Thank you for the information ❤️, its really helps a newbie like me, actually i want to try alcohol ink art cause i saw your vids, thank you once again ❤️. God Bless

[@saraulyatt7480]

I am learning so much watching your videos, thank you so much. I love when the inital colour seperates into other but it would be good to know which particular ones are good for this...I know the Pinata black does can you recommend any other good ones to try? many thank s x

[@LorrieBrewer]

Sara Ulyatt 😃 Thank you for watching and commenting! Ranger eggplant is a great one for that separation effect. Actually, many of the Ranger colors will do this. A few of the other Ranger colors that separate are pitch black, currant, pink sherbet, denim, cool peri (what I used in this painting), and slate. There are others, but those are the ones I can think of right off hand that you get some of the biggest effect off of. Just remember they won’t do this nearly as much, and sometimes not at all, unless you use yupo to paint on. The staining on the yupo is what pulls some color out of the ink, making it change. Try making color swatches on yupo so you can tell what type of effect you’ll get with the different colors. Hope this helps some! 💜💜

[@saraulyatt7480]

@@LorrieBrewer brilliant, thank you 💜

[@kavitalamba1608]

Love love your work. I have a question. Have ordered the precision tip applicator bottles but find my piñata brass keeps getting stuck in the needle. Do you dilute metallics with alcohol too before you put it in the bottle?

[@LorrieBrewer]

Thank you very much! No, I don’t dilute my brass any in the bottle. I am not sure why yours is getting stopped up. I have never had that happen to mine. When I am using mine and leaving the tip cover off for a while, I am still always shaking the bottle with my finger over the opening every time I’m getting ready to put a drop down. Maybe the constant shaking is keeping it from drying in the applicator. I’m sorry, I wish I had an answer for you! 💜💜

[@kavitalamba1608]

Thanks so much. I have learnt so much through your videos. Thank you for sharing your work. Love from New Zealand. Stay safe

[@meganwalsh4407]

Lorrie, Beautiful as always! I have a question... I bought glossy photo paper and my ink bleeds through to the back. Is there a “ special” type of photo paper I should use?I also bought matte and that didn’t work. Thanks, Megan

[@francephillips4612]

Megan Walsh I have purchased the Kirkland and it works great. Make sure you aren’t using the glossy side. I have also purchased staples brand too. No problem with bleeding. I love Lorrie’s stuff!

[@LorrieBrewer]

😊 Thank you for the compliment! As France Phillips said, the Kirkland, Staples, and Office Depot brand all work. I get the glossy inkjet paper and use the back side (non-glossy). Don’t get one of the name brands like Kodak though. They have watermarks on the back. I hope that helps some! 💜💜

[@oliviashort7868]

I use a mini leaf blower it can give the breath effect without better my too close to the paper. I can add a link if you want

[@LorrieBrewer]

Olivia Short 😃 Thank you for the info! I think Katherine Babcock has a video on her channel using one and I’m pretty sure she has a link there. I don’t think you can post links or pics in the comments. I really appreciate the thought, though! I had actually forgotten about those until I read your post. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! 💜💜

[@oliviashort7868]

Lorrie Brewer I got it after watching her, I just couldn’t remember her name :). I bought you hair styler after watching you as well. In the UK we can’t get piñata until this virus is sorted as it’s band item as far as amazon and Etsy are concerned. I really want to try the brass. I love your work

[@LorrieBrewer]

Olivia Short It seems like everything is so much harder to get right now. I hope you can get your hands on some soon. I know you’ll love it! 😃💜

[@theresaleatherwood8032]

Where can I get a blower like your.?

[@ruthwest3280]

I’m loving this but are you using alcohol? I don’t see you using it with your first color. I’m confused.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Ruth West 😊 Sorry, I forgot to mention that on this video. The colors were so pastel that I didn’t add alcohol as I put them down most of the time. I didn’t want to wash out the color too much initially and not really have any left to spread out, so I just used more ink than I usually would and no alcohol in the beginning. Sorry about forgetting that in the voiceover! 💜💜

[@ruthwest3280]

Thank you so much. My dryer like yours isn’t coming until tomorrow so I did my first one with a straw. My other dryers are too clunky.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Ruth West My dryer is so much easier to hold than a regular one. Don’t forget that the cool setting is not actually cool, more like slightly warm, but I love the way it works. I hope you do, too! 💜💜

[@ruthwest3280]

Can’t wait for tomorrow. Thanks again. You’re the best!!!!!

[@kathrynhazelton7354]

I'm new to using alcohol inks, what is the tool you're using to blow the ink around? I find my hair dryer to be awkward! Thank you :)

[@LorrieBrewer]

It is actually a hairdryer as well. It is a Revlon brand styling brush hairdryer with the brush attachment removed. It is so much easier to hold than a standard dryer. There is a link to the one I use in the description box below the video. Just click on the video title and it should open up for you. If you get a different brand, try to get one with as low of wattage as you can find and preferably with a cool setting. Mine is 500 watts and it still blows a little strong. Sorry I didn’t get back to you quicker. We’ve been on vacation. 💜💜

[@SuZZieQ1000]

Got alcohol on Amazon$$$. But was going to ask, being I have a lot of old photo paper, how do you like it, I’m new.

[@LorrieBrewer]

😃 The back side (non-glossy side) of glossy inkjet photo paper can be great to use, especially for practicing when you are new because it’s so much cheaper. There are some brands that don’t work as good as others, so you’ll just have to try yours to see how it does. I have used Kirkland and Office Depot brands and liked both of them. I have heard Staples brand works good, as well. Give it a try on yours! 💜💜

[@thomasaugustsson6760]

Have you diluted your ink in the bottle of isopropyl? It looks so thin when you pour it on the paper.

[@LorrieBrewer]

😃 I don’t dilute my inks before putting them on the paper. One of the needle nosed bottle has straight 99% isopropyl alcohol and the other has undiluted Piñata brass in it. I just put it in a smaller bottle because I buy it in 4 oz. bottles that don’t have an applicator tip on them. 💜💜

[@elizabethdelarosa9343]

I don’t think the bulb would work for me either as it requires too much hand pressure.

[@LorrieBrewer]

I’ll be sure to let people know in a future video how it works for me and if it is something people with arthritis or other hand issues might be able to use or not. My granddaughters will have a good time playing with it if I can’t use it lol. 💜💜

[@dbald8]

At 28:20 you had a beautiful woman with a green face and upsweep hair and a wispy chiffon dress but then she disappeared.

[@LorrieBrewer]

Lol Now I’ll have to go back and watch that part. I don’t remember noticing that when I was painting it. 💜💜

[@peggiereinhardt3598]

I found 99% isopropyl alcohol on amazon

[@LorrieBrewer]

😃 Awesome! I am so glad you found some! Maybe it will start getting a little bit easier to find soon. 💜💜

[@Engelhafen]

Does your husband charge you a consultation fee😂. We’ll call your husband if we are stumped

[@LorrieBrewer]

lol Maybe I should suggest that to him as a side job 😂💜

[@BillizMuzic]

Its,really ok if u dont talk