Tag: alcohol ink

Painting on a gloomy Sunday

~ Spence's Girl ~ Leave a comment

Today has been a mix of light rain, cloudy with infrequent bursts of sunshine and hovering in the 60’s.  Add to that a grueling day of yard work yesterday and I decided to give my back and shoulders a much needed break…. and paint.

While I completed my first wine bottle tree in recent weeks, I’ve purchased another and have been drinking wines in clear bottles so I could complete and display it in Summer 2021. I admit to making sacrifices for my artistic endeavors.

That said, I also had several garden items that desperately needed a facelift as well as a set of canisters that I’ve been dying to paint.  Here are the results of a fun, albeit messy day of painting.

 

Perspective

~ Spence's Girl ~ 2 Comments

At times when I’m painting tiles images emerge and I’ve titled these tiles accordingly.

As I share my tile photos via social media, I don’t always include my “vision”. As a result, in comments I learn what others see – and that’s  fun.  Other interpretations are fascinating to me and often I begin to see what they see. Like life, it’s good to be open to another’s perspective.

What do you see?

 

 

Painting with Alcohol Ink

~ Spence's Girl ~ 2 Comments

This winter we’ve had more sunny days than usual. When sunlight streams into my dining room/art studio it beckons me to paint. The gallery below represents my January 2021 paintings using alcohol ink on Yupo paper. I’ve titled a few based on either inspiration or the end results.

Creativity during a pandemic

~ Spence's Girl ~ Leave a comment

During the pandemic with endless days of solitude, I’m increasingly grateful that I discovered a passion for painting. I immerse myself in the vibrant colors and create art that continues to surprise me. Hours melt away….

Clearly I’ve been obsessed with the tiles I’ve been painting with alcohol ink, as evidenced by recent posts. I wanted to share a few of my favorite artistic endeavors in this post; all are alcohol ink on Yupo paper.

My new obsession….

~ Spence's Girl ~ Leave a comment

Recently I did a post about my first 24 alcohol ink painted ceramic tiles. I love the process and results. It provides me a creative outlet that’s both therapeutic and soothing.

Last week I launched an Instagram account called laurasprettytiles if you’d like to check it out. I’ve already connected with artists across the globe. I feel a kinship with them and am inspired with the beauty they’re creating. Here are my latest tiles:

My first 24 tiles

~ Spence's Girl ~ Leave a comment

I’ve been sharing my tile art through various social media accounts and garnering lots of positive feedback. One question (likely due to the number of posts) is “what’s the plan for these”? That’s a great question….for now I’ve been enjoying them displayed like this!

Creating beauty and focusing on art rather than the sadness, uncertainty and stress of 2020.
I pop in my AirPods, select my favorite playlist and start painting, like a spa day for my mind.

Fun with Painting

~ Spence's Girl ~ 1 Comment

During my September trip to Tennessee I took a painting class introducing me to alcohol inks – and just like that I was hooked! These are paintings that I’ve done since returning home.

Sun Reflecting on Dewy Grass
Inside an Agate
Abstract
Abstract
Abstract
Morning Glory Leaves from my Garden
The view from my cabin in Wears Valley was my inspiration for this tile.