Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Quick Reference Guide

by June Rollins

Dreamscaping with alcohol inks is a fun, relaxing, intuitive art process using no pre-planned sketches or brushes. You don't need to be able to draw or have prior art experience to create Dreamscapes. Dreamscaping is affordable! No expensive brushes are needed. It's amazing how beautiful, flowing abstracts with the look of stained glass effortlessly emerge with a simple, plastic coffee stirrer or plastic straw! This book is a quick reference guide for the beginner and the more experienced artist. It explains supplies, tools, terms, techniques and tips for Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping and describes the characteristics of the three major alcohol ink Adirondack, Piñata Colors and Spectrum Noir. Flow enhancing extenders and a variety of metallic mixatives which add texture and special effects are also explained. It features a total of 185 full color images with 55 being completed Dreamscapes with the ink brands and colors used to create them. Plus, learn from FOUR, full color, step-by-step, demonstrations, progressing from beginner to advanced on Yupo and ceramic tile showing the Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Process from beginning to completion. Also included are sources to buy and common questions and answers. You don't need to journey alone! This book gives links to Alcohol Ink Art Social Media Community Groups, where you can share your alcohol ink art creations, ask questions and learn from others. If you have no art experience and long to develop your artistic potential, this reference guide is perfect for you. If you are an experienced artist who has become too "technique driven" and lost the joy of creating, "Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Quick Reference Guide" can help bring back a spirit of play and discovery. Discover and reclaim your inner artist today by Dreamscaping with June Rollins!

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts

216 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2013

About the author

June's first novel, "She Lost Her Muse," book one in The Maypole Artists series is about a young artist in a codependent friendship learning to believe in herself.

"She Held The Key," book two and the concluding sequel was released Sept. 8, 2021.

June is a signature member of the Southern Watercolor Society and the Watercolor Society of North Carolina. She is the originator of Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping and the author of "Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Quick Reference Guide."

Reviews

[Lillie McPherson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading through this book and trying it out for myself. Even my first efforts are pretty good, and I like my second attempt especially well. There are many beautiful examples for inspiration, but truly the idea is that this is a form of art that you cannot mess up. I have also used a couple of her YouTube demonstrations for further instruction, and I am tempted to buy the DVDs. This is a great alternative to taking a workshop in person, which I wish were possible for me! The hardest part was making myself just sit down and give it a try the first time.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I particularly appreciated the author’s emphasis on experimenting and recording. She also provides clear and detailed information on processes and products. An excellent study guide for alcohol inks.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was super helpful. It has a very thorough review of different materials, kinds of ink, mixers, and so on and then has step by step tutorials.

[Karen Syed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Concise

I am new to alcohol painting, but am quickly becoming obsessed. This quick reference guide is easy to understand and inspiring.

[Claradene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely wondrous

I am a ‘visual’ person…’seeing is better’…June’s instructions were concise, defining each color used, her technique self explanatory…Thank You June!!!

[K A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introduction to the medium

I first heard of alcohol ink paintings as an impromptu demo in a painting class. This book covers everything I learned there and more. So if you don't have a local teacher, this book will tell you all you need to know to get started. I next would like to find somebody using these inks on a larger format.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic Intro to Alcohol Ink

This book provides a basic overview of the alcohol ink medium's properties. It also describes the difference existing between different ink brands and how the act upon various materials. However, Ms. Rollins only touches the tip of the iceberg of the possibilities of alcohol ink. Dream, experiment and create! Use this as your launchpoint.

[Mona Nowlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for Beginners

Ms Rollins describes in terms, examples and pictures everything beginners need to know to start and succeed. She is very encouraging, without overwhelming with technical terms or techniques. After reading I knew what paints and tools to buy. she actually saved me money because my list of items I thought I needed was shortened.

[Charlene Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for alcohol ink

A great reference book that explains the it's and outs of alcohol ink. Very informative, with good references at the end.

[Carol Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fabulous instruction and ideas!