Ink Staining Technique

0:08    Materials used:Acrylic Ink & Flow Aid. Flow aid breaks water tension to improve flow, absorbency and blending, creating softer more vibrant pools of color than when color is mixed with water or used on a dry surface.

0:12    Mix 1 part flow aid with 20 parts water.

0:16    Use a paddle brush to apply the mixture to raw canvas.

0:22    Drop acrylic ink directly on canvas to achieve a fluid, watercolor-like effect.

0:26    Layer different colors to blend.

0:32    Mix acrylic Ink with Flow Aid mixture to create more transparent flowing puddles of color.

PRODUCTS USED
Flow Aid
Acrylic Ink
      Muted Turquoise
      Cadmium Yellow Light
      Muted Pink
      Transparent Burnt Sienna
Paddle Brush