Alcohol Inks On Canvas

Join me as I change things up and take up a project using alcohol inks...this was a blast creating this piece.
🌼This channel now has been enabled with a thanks button, please consider supporting my channel as a way of saying thank you.
🌸Debra Lyn Rosenbach Amazon Shop (by shopping these link you help Debra Lyn make a small commission)
www.amazon.com/shop/debralynr...
🌺To join Debra’s FB group, here’s the link…
SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Group…
/ 461715274421734
🌻To follow Debra on Instagram…
/ debralynrosenbachart

[@katherineallard6782]

Beautiful finished piece and kind of mesmeric to watch the process too!

[@debee254]

This is so pretty! Definitely reminds me of Florida! I always learn something from you. Thank you so much!

[@daynalyle9300]

I love the way you do this......it looks so easy. I have never done anything like this.

[@mindeebeaver9688]

Beautiful!!! Thank you for your great instruction!

[@celesteelijah2515]

Thank you Debra Lyn, very inspiring! Love it!💖💖💥💥💥💥

[@hortensiacarvajal6801]

I love your free way to work, thank you very much for share your knowledge with us😊🙌👏

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you!

[@Kathy-Carr]

Gorgeous!

[@sculptor210]

Beautiful piece Debra! Do you ever watch your videos and think ‘oh, wish I had stopped at this point’? I love working with alcohol inks and sometimes get so into the process that I take that one extra step and wish I’d have stopped. The beauty of the inks is that if I feel like I overstepped, I just keep going and something else wonderful happens. 😁 Hope you survived the lovely weather these past few days. Whew!

[@craftyshamrockdesignsbyshe5871]

STUNNING!!!!! I AM NEW TO THIS PROCESS AND LOVE THIS TUTORIAL!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!

[@debralynrosenbachart]

I’m glad you enjoyed, thanks for tuning in!

[@lynnekohler8299]

Very nice. Thank you for the wonderful explanation. I think I shall try a big piece like this!

[@joannyoung9183]

Love it.

[@soulenergyartsartistmariam8086]

So amazing! Awsome video! Turned out amazing! Thank you😍

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@valerieoberleexec-artist]

This turned out beautiful! you have given me the courage to try a bigger canvas. Love alcohol inks too!

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Awesome! I’m so glad you want to give it a shot! I want to get back out in the garage and paint another large one on canvas too but I can’t find 91 percent isopropyl alcohol around here any where, so I’m sticking with other mediums until later. Thanks for tuning in!

[@alrenefischer4481]

Absolutely stunning

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you!

[@bkartgallery7]

Great work of painting.

[@heartlandmooninspired]

Debra, this is fabulous! I'm know that I am ♥coming into this late, but I have just started to work with alcohol inks, just last April 2020 I started acrylic paint pouring...now to combine the two! ♥♥♥

[@karenstephen270]

Love it x

[@angb1923]

I love this!! So pretty! I love playing with alcohol inks. I'm gonna try playing with a small canvas also!!

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Enjoy! It’s a ton of fun.

[@KristieTaylorCreations]

Beautiful work!!

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks Kristie

[@LostMittens]

Thank you so much!

[@jaimicao7275]

I love this process. You have inspired me to try it

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you

[@bkrindy9856]

beautiful alcohol ink painting. MORE please.

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you, more will be added.

[@adriennewilliams4740]

Wow this is speaking to me thank you so much

[@chloegrl1366]

Wow So very Cool!!!!!!!

[@cristinapalomeque5649]

Awesome

[@juliettewoodmansee5108]

I love your work. I would love to see more ocean scenes. And also if you could name colors you use would be great. I hope you continue to do more alcohol ink videos

[@donnamiller6201]

Hi there... I am new to your channel and I'm so glad I found it. This is absolutely Stunning!!! The composition is GORGEOUS..... Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍🎨

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks Donna!

[@rosavaldes2599]

Stunning ❤️🌹😘

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you!

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

I worked with alcohol inks for years....you’ve inspired me to try a large format! Thanks 😀

[@juditharowland3461]

Hi, I appreciated this piece. I too work in AI at times. And, I lived in the Ft. Myers Beach area many years ago. I hope wherever you are that Ian left you high, dry and safe.

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you! I was safe from Ian. But the area sure did take a hit.

[@mauriciodvg1]

Amazing

[@thenar]

nice job Debra

[@UIV7096]

Omg!!! The best vid ever your skills your atmosphere I can watch this all day! 🥳🥳🥳🥳☺️ Looks like water drops so visual and beautiful gonna try this in 2021

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Awesome!

[@suzanneprior4816]

Really nice… I was super surprised that you weren’t using a respirator mask 😮.

[@maryannknox7158]

Gorgeous

[@latoyadent3703]

The opening statement is exactly what I needed to hear and exactly why I started resin and ink pouring.

[@colleenbrownart]

Wonderful, Debra! I’ve got a ton of canvases here and I’d love to be able to use my inks on them. Off to get some Kilz2! Thank you for sharing!

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Awesome, I hope it works out for you…it’s messy, but fun

[@lindabrown4485]

Very interesting ! 👌❤️

[@UIV7096]

Ohhhhhh this was my question and desire to do Hang an A-Ink on the wall since I’ve not done the Acrylic Pour just yet♥️♥️♥️Ty and I subscribed! Can’t wait to see more of your vids! Happy New Yr A Better Yr

[@Belkysao]

Wonderfull

[@AnaMaria-vu5er]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE CLARIFICATIONS, VERY KIND OF YOU. I'LL BEGIN TO TRY THE NEW TECHNIQUE ON A NOT TOO LARGE CANVAS TO SEE RESULTS.

[@lizdouglas1952]

Debra. THIS IS GORGEOUS! Your technique inspires me to keep going. At times, I can't tell how many creations I've thrown away! I heard of Kilz 2, however, wouldn't a few coats of Gesso be adequate? Or perhaps a spray varnish? Your art is stunning here. Thank you! 🥰👍🎨❤

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks so much Liz. I have yet to try the other two methods you’ve mentioned, so I’m not sure. Things get very wet, so it has to hold up and be ver smooth, plus lessen the texture on the canvas a bit. You want things smooth.

[@cristinapalomeque5649]

Im your fan for now on!!!!

[@stbvw1]

First let me say your work is beautiful! I do some acrylic pouring and always wondered if I could do alcohol ink on canvas so thanks for the prepping canvas tip. I would love to try alcohol inks. What products do you use? Thanks in advance

[@WulfricTheBlack]

I love this thanks. Ive been looking to do larger watercolor pieces.

[@debralynrosenbachart]

This piece is actually alcohol ink and not watercolor. Thanks for tuning in!

[@WulfricTheBlack]

@@debralynrosenbachart it’s a beautiful piece. And thank you for this and your other replies. I believe when I posted this comment I was thinking about how great it was you were using a large canvas. I hadn’t known there was a way to treat a fabric canvas to work with a more liquid and fluid medium, like your alcohol ink, and it got me thinking about trying a treated canvas with watercolors. 🙂

[@johnm.8742]

That is very pretty. I like the calming colors. There is probably a shark or aligator in there somewhere though, since it is a Florida painting! :)

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks! Next time I’ll throw a few of those in ther and maybe a Bobcat and black bear lol

[@Chocaluvr]

I love the colors that you used. We may be neighbors because I live in Cape Coral.

[@ChanchalSingh13]

It's so gorgeous.. you made my day :) what is shelac? Also can you please share art supply link to buy. It will help me to buy correct products thank you

[@Shellebelle1663]

Just gorgeous!!!! I'm loving using these along with other mediums. Thanks for all the advice. You're so right about keeping going in the studio. Sounds like you have the most idyllic life xx can I ask what the guitar music is please?? Thanks again xxxxxx

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks! The music is one offered By IMovie...I think it’s called coming home.

[@pattiboatwright8903]

Beginner question: Do you have "puddles" left when you've achieved the final look you want and do they dry? Or do you keep blowing until everything is dry? How long do you wait before you varnish? Thanks for an awesome video with great descriptions.

[@cherylheard1969]

Beautiful! Have you tried the new metallic alloys? Those may give you more of the look you want. They don’t blend into other pigments but settle along the edges more. Make sure you shake them WELL!

[@AndreaFettweis]

Maybe it works better on canvas when you prepare it with white acrylic paint. After drying it should be as smooth as yupo paper. I will definitely try that! Nevertheless great result! 👍

[@MariaJose-ou6ps]

❤❤❤

[@allisonjames2923]

Lol. So many times I was telling you to step away from the canvas because you had something beautiful... and you’d pour on more colour or alcohol. The end result does indeed look like blurred waves crashing. I must admit I loved the more smoky clouds look you had a few times there, but that’s just me. Although I went back & zipped back & forth through it & I do really like the end result. Especially if the side closest to you is the top as it looks like a wave folding towards us

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Oh, I do too when I’m in editing, I see those moments, 😂 but when I’m in the zone what happens, happens. Plus when we’re having fun it’s hard to stop!

[@bryanrees3994]

Hi ! This is amazing, I'm new to all this and would welcome all into !! Your work is absolutely stunning !! Do you coat your canvas with something first ? I'm so excited to try this, thank you for the demostration. 💕

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks Teresa, Kilz 2 was used on prep the canvas.

[@miekewwood6909]

well that was great, well done. I was wondering do you seal your canvas first as I would like to try. x

[@karihowry2396]

‘This is beautiful. And Kilz 2 info . I wondered how to do alcohol ink on canvas.

[@engelinasimmons4686]

Love the effect,

[@gonnyquist627]

So beautifull pfff Greetings from the Netherlands Amsterdam. Do i understand your well alcohol is that special for ink….thank you

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Alcohol ink is made with a combination of ink and alcohol. When you dispense the product from the tube you use a high percentage 91% isopropyl alcohol to activate it and get it to move. The higher the percentage of alcohol the better, you need faster drying time, which results in better results. You must do this in well ventilated area! I was in garage with car door open. I hope that helps.

[@michellesallerson8201]

It’s gorgeous. Why were you blowing the dryer into your hand?

[@oliviahannah2131]

Hi, this has inspired me to give this a shot today! Do you use the hairdryer on hot or cool? Any suggestions for a sealant that can be applied with a brush? I live in an apartment so I'm nervous to use an aerosol indoors.

[@debralynrosenbachart]

I wouldn’t use a brush afterwards, only light layers of a sealant in aerosol.

[@mariemaurasse4552]

Love it .I would love to try a big peace like yours but i cant find any isopropyl alcohol anywhere. Love your work.

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks Marie...yeah, I think alcohol ink arts on hold till things get back to normal, I’m glad I enjoy other alternative mediums

[@annruleman7125]

Amazon

[@paulinegee4083]

Love your painting. I have found that the white alcohol ink will only mix when I apply the blending solution .I mixed it separately with a little blending solution and it was okay ,but if I applied it on top of a painting that had isopropanol in it the white would not spread fluently yet again ,So I am under the impression now that the white will only mix with the bought blending solution and not on any paintings that has isopropanol in it .?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks for your knowledge, I’ll keep that in mind!

[@raquelmitchell2993]

Can Gesso be used to prime canvas or just Kilz2? You have inspired me to get started with this technique. I just purchased the alcohol inks. Can I use resin inks with the alcohol added or only specific alcohol inks?

[@RidhuanFirdaus]

Wow nice art...can i use acrylic ink to create this art??

[@cheriecrews6327]

❤

[@vestarexpressions9909]

Your creations are beautiful! I tried Kilz 2 for prepping canvas but it dried with streaks even tho I used a sponge to keep it smooth. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you! I’m pretty sure I did two coats on my canvas, and I made sure it was smooth from any brush hairs, lint, etc, so the ink flows.

[@missygold9315]

You can wet sand it to get any brush strokes out before you start putting your ink down I use a 400 grit after the 1sr layer of kiltz 2 and then let it dry and after my 2nd coat I wet sand with a 800 grit to get all the lines are lumps anything that is Left let dry and then start painting with ur inks

[@saltlifegull4091]

OMG, beautiful, great tips! Never thought of using Kils II. That would take a lot of alcohol ink. Do you make your own?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks! No, I buy everything.

[@jenniferscrivner8808]

This is so cool! What product did you seal it with?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

I used shellac and then a UV protectant varnish

[@hhhmarch]

Is the kiz 2 is like gesso as primer on canvas?

[@sushigilmour9336]

Gorgeous. Do you have to prime the canvas?

[@thewellpreppedfather8861]

The answer I was looking for....

[@bjhardin3950]

hi debra- love the fact that you are using a canvas- how do you prep it for watercolor?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

This is alcohol ink…not watercolor.

[@AnaMaria-vu5er]

ebra..I love your watercolors. I follow them all because I also like to play with different techniques and materials. Could you clarify what you throw to make those funny white spots come out ...? Thank you very much for your clarifications, I hope that Gugle's translations are acceptable. A hug

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Yes, I was able to understand. The answer is 91% isopropyl alcohol

[@ingeburlet7687]

It is beautiful. Do you use blending solution?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

No blending solution was used in this process.

[@dianeport8621]

If you use an acrylic background after you put on the kilz2, would it work out?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

HI Diane, I'm not sure I have yet to try that.

[@priscilalancaster2648]

Hi, can we use any canvas size for this technique? What sort of product you need to use to prepare? Thank you x

[@Mara-rc6rf]

Not the creator but thought would answer. Any size canvas would work as size doesn't affect movement. The surface its what is important. She preps surface with 2 coats of KILZ 2

[@dianavincent2535]

I love this look wonderful art and video. When you say "paints" do. you mean inks? are all the products from your bottles the same and are they inks? thanks so much

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Yes, I’m painting the canvas with ink.

[@marloprice7986]

Beautiful piece! I have been trying to find info on how to use alcohol ink on canvas so I'm so thankful you made this video!! Question..are you able to use a varnish on the canvas once the painting is dry?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

I would suggest spray only.

[@tmmorris33]

Beautiful! What grade of isopropyl alcohol is needed?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thank you, 91%

[@lilycessna3077]

I also have some Krylon Acrylic triple thick crystal clear glaze and Crystal Clear. Will either of those work?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

I’m so sure as I’ve never used the product.

[@lucamidorikawa8629]

Hi Debra unfortunately I am not able to find the Kilz 2 primer in my country. Can I prep my canvas with gesso by any chance ?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

I’m not sure if Gesso will work as I e never tried it. Thanks for tuning in!

[@tjscrafts7953]

What R U using to move the ink on the canvas it looks clear. Thanks Terri

[@debralynrosenbachart]

91 percent Isopropyl alcohol

[@mywifetheartist]

Great video. Do you let the kilz2 dry before putting the alcohol ink on canvas

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Yes, it needs to dry.

[@karenhoward303]

Aha! An interior designer, how cool! I love it! So are you supposed to put alcohol down always before you use those inks? I

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Hi Karen, yes! 20+ years of interior, I just retired from it to now pursue my art. This piece is currently hanging over a bed in a model home. As for painting, you have to prep your canvas as I state in the video. And the fluid that disperses the ink is 91% isopropyl alcohol, no water! The higher the % of isopropyl the quick it drys. I prefer 91% this is a ton of fun to do, but it’s best done in your garage with the garage door up for lots of ventilation. Plus it’s really messy, put a tarp down and then lot of old towels…you’ll need them!

[@francinetjones1814]

why do you need to use the shellac before the varnish. Isn't the varnish enough protection?

[@elakels]

Can you thin out the white and metallics with some alcohol before applying it? Also are to not using heat with the dryer, or does that matter? How long does it take to dry? Thank you!

[@debralynrosenbachart]

I used heat with the dryer and 91% isopropyl, so it will dry fast.

[@AnaMaria-vu5er]

Hi Debra. I love your work. I want to work on canvas but I can't find the product to give to the canvas. Could you tell me exactly the name and what product it is. Is it Resin? I would appreciate your clarification. A greeting.

[@debralynrosenbachart]

It’s called KILZ 2

[@srishtisanthosh8747]

Hey Debra! What’s is an alternative to Kilz? Can I use gesso or gel mediums? Or ANY house primer?

[@AnaMaria-vu5er]

Hola Debra.me encanta tu trabajo.Quiero trabajar sobre lienzo pero no consigo encontrar el producto para dar al lienzo.Podría decirme exactamente el nombre y de que producto se trata..Es Resina? Agradecería tu aclaración. Un saludo.

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Ana, I’m sorry. I only speak English, and it won’t let me copy and paste into a translator.

[@lilycessna3077]

I have canvas that has been prepped with Gesso, it's ok to use without prepping right?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

No, you need a bearer, this ink will sink into the canvas, I’m not sure Gesso will be enough. Use Kilz2 latex primer found at your local hardware store.

[@kaybelle3937]

Hello! This is absolutely beautiful! What do you charge for a piece like this?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Well, it depends on the market where you’re planning to sell and other factors.

[@Motivationalchatwithannemarie]

So how do you prep the canvas?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Two coats of Kilz2

[@giacomomancini7701]

Cool ! what do you use to prepare the canvas? I used gesso but it didn't work

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Kilz 2 white paint found at hardware store, which is sold in the US..not sure if sold in other countries.

[@giacomomancini7701]

@@debralynrosenbachart but you use the medium silicon at the end to make bubbles ? :)

[@sharonkurtz3119]

Is the dryer blowing warm or cool air?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Warm

[@ramongalvez3053]

So u get a regular canvas and then put alcohol down first b4 the color? Can u use acrylic paint instead of ink?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

The canvas is first treated with Kilz2. Then I put the alcohol ink down and add 91% isopropyl alcohol to make it move…NO WATER

[@nehajamdade2983]

Is it necessary to prime canvas or can we directly use ink and blending solution?

[@debralynrosenbachart]

No, a canvas must be treated first.

[@nehajamdade2983]

@@debralynrosenbachart Can you tell me with what it must be treated because kilz2 is not available in my country so can we use gesso or any other thing?

[@cristinapalomeque5649]

Which produc you use to prepare the canvas? Please

[@surfandprotect]

The problem with metallic alcohol inks is that they will not move. They have actual pigments in there (mica powder) therefore I recommend not using it unless you want spots or lines that sit on top :)

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Learned that the hard way!

[@michellesallerson8201]

How deep are the sides?

[@Pottymoon]

How do you know when to stop????

[@debralynrosenbachart]

I guess when it just feel right.

[@taliagreenberg5228]

Thx. Beautiful!!. What is Shalac? Do alcohol inks contain alcohol or is it call this because it is used with alcohol!

[@debralynrosenbachart]

Thanks, I’m not sure what’s in the formula, but the pigment are made to disperses well with isopropyl alcohol.

[@debralynrosenbachart]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac

[@taliagreenberg5228]

@@debralynrosenbachart Thank u so much Debra..will check your beautiful work out again!!