Mix Indian Ink With Watercolour For Instant Results

Mixed media semi abstract painting with Indian Ink ( India Ink ) and watercolour.
Indian ink painted wet into wet is fantastic for winter trees.
I used a match stick pen for the ink. Large sable rigger, small rounds for the watercolour.
If you have any questions, please get in touch via the comments.
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[@kristinm784]

i am new to india ink i’ve painted with watercolor for 30 years this is great!!! thx

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much for watching. India ink is very versatile, perfect for experimentation.

[@danielalondongirl933]

Omg wow would never had thiught to mix infian ink and watercolour-spectacular!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Daniela. They are a perfect match !!

[@Kate-f6w]

Love love love this, thank you for sharing.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much !!

[@fieldwhisper]

Have now tried similar, thanks, it's fun!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Great 👍

[@BB-wn8wr]

Beautiful! I'm going to try...... Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@karenkrosnick8725]

Brilliant!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@simon3030able]

I love this..I don't have India Ink, I guess this would work with Platinum Carbon? It's a great technique, I particularly love the transition between the base of the foreground tree and the water..

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Simon. I’ve not used Platinum Carbon, although I know it’s waterproof, so I’m sure it will work. Acrylic ink is also a good alternative

[@anne-gretealbechnielsen5991]

Love it ❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much

[@lizcharalambous9150]

I like this, im going to try it :)😊

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Great !! Glad you like it

[@paulalovesart4545]

Love this! I’m curious what kind of watercolors these are, the brand? I’m figuring out my favorites .

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much. I don’t stick to one brand of paint, some of my favourites are Lukas, Daniel Smith, W&N, Jackson’s own brand.

[@paulalovesart4545]

@@ChrisStephenArt thank you for this! It’s very helpful in knowing some to try out.

[@lawrencevoghell6226]

Cool

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks !!

[@sskyle227]

Very similar to a technique called "Mocha" used as a decorative style for earthenware pottery.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

I see what mean

[@ChapmanGriffith]

That’s fantastic, I’m looking forward to trying this technique. Thanks for sharing this with us. What brush did you use for the India ink? The bristles appear to not spread out or flex.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks very much. I didn’t use a brush, it’s basically a matchstick that i glued into the ferrule of an old brush and sharpened with a craft knife. A sharpened stick or a dip pen will work just fine.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Here’s another video in which I make a stick pen, hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWnJg4GMnb10fs0si=JGAk9TUEK-AHTL_b

[@ChapmanGriffith]

@@ChrisStephenArt Yes this does help. I had no idea the brush is actually a stick pen. Thank you.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@ChapmanGriffith You’re welcome! I got the idea for the matchstick pen from John Hoar, a fantastic line and wash and watercolour artist

[@bozoclown2098]

Seen in Philip Jamieson ( UK ) book

[@ChrisStephenArt]

He was a great watercolourist

[@carlbirt4181]

Can you share your desktop easel setup?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

It’s a very simple setup. I made it myself with two triangles of ply, cut to approximately 30 degrees. Then glued another piece of ply on top for the painting area. I sometimes use another loose sheet of wood as a drawing board, that can be moved if needed. Hope that all makes sense.

[@waterluda]

Очень красиво, акварельно!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you !!