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This technique is inspired by the art of sumi. I used pallet knives on canson oil paper. For color I used alcohol ink. Typically, alcohol ink is used on synthetic surfaces, not absorbent paper. However, if I act quickly, I can get it to do some interesting things by using a pallet knife. Sometimes you can re-wet it by adding a bit of 99% isopropyl alcohol. Sometimes not. In this I did a lot of quick drawing with the flat part of the knife and then quickly moved to the edge before the ink had a chance to dry complete. This all must be very swift motion. I then added some of the ‘snow cap’ alcohol ink, which is a mixative. It does odd things when added with ink. Especially on oil paper. It makes some interesting lines that lightened up the colors below it, almost as if I went in with white paint and drew the lines in. I had to work swiftly here as well. It turns into a jelly-like texture very quickly. Then bam! It’s just dry and you’re done.

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I have been an artist all my life, ever since I could hold a pencil. I have always loved to draw and paint. My styles have varied over the years from realism to abstract and everything in between. The mediums I most enjoy working with are: oil, prismacolor, charcoal, graphite, watercolor, pen & ink, alcohol ink, and acrylic. Currently I am experiencing a mammoth amount of creative freedom working on abstract art. In 2013 I donated one of my kidneys to a young woman who had only been born with one very diseased kidney. Since then she has been thriving and going to college and living her life. I consider this such a privilege and i'm so happy I was a match for her. I have lived all over the country. I primarily grew up in Woodland...