It's comforting when you say that you used to feel like you were chucking it because you can't get it. I'd be very very happy to get what you think are not done or look bad to you and I'd be THRILLED to have it like that LOL

‘Don’t ever feel like you come up short to someone else’s art’ That is beautiful and wise advise!

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

Shannon J 💜 It’s too bad that it is such difficult advice for all of us to follow, myself included! Lol I still fall into that trap of wishing mine would turn out like “theirs” instead of loving it for what it is and being happy about its originality. Thank you for the compliment! 💜💜

@vickicervantes1817

4 жыл бұрын

@@LorrieBrewer I understand what your saying, I've been there with Watercolor painting. No one finds mistakes on our art but us (as in the artist). This is Breathtaking Beautiful and your not even done yet. When do you put the Stream ink in?

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😃 You have probably finished watching the video by now and don’t need an answer to when I put the stream color in lol. It’s difficult for me to find time to respond to comments quickly sometimes. If you still have questions about it, just let me know! 💜💜

Beautiful! I’ve just started playing with alcohol inks and realise that I’ve been way too heavy handed. I love the wispy look of this piece and am amazed how little coloured ink you actually use. Thank you for sharing your technique ☺️

Love your work

I love your work. I’m a beginner in alcohol inks and find your tutorials are very informative and easy to follow. I also appreciate you providing the links for the materials needed.

@Gennytrot

3 ай бұрын

Just watched this, very useful and informative. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and be so generous. I love this painting! And it is not easy, gosh I am practicing since several weeks… I’ll get there soon I hope. 😉

Finally, I found my teacher. Thank you so much for your tutorials. I've only watched 18 mins so far, but I now know 180% more than I did before. I'm excited to use what I've learned so far on paper!

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

Trisha Deboer 😊 Thank you for that lovely comment! I hope the videos continue to be helpful to you! 💜💜

Wow! Amazing... Think I'll call it "heaven & earth"... Stunning metallic effect. Well done

I am about to start out and admire how you can work on your painting while giving us advice on how to put the ink and alcohol down and still seem to concentrate on your own work. I love your work. Thank you so much for giving us so many tips on how to d and what to avoid and how to try and fix mistakes. Thank you so much.

I just got supplies to start experimenting with Ranger alcohol inks… this was fun to watch and helpful! Beautiful piece. Thank you 💜

Absolutely love this painting. Thank you for sharing your tips, your style, etc. with us! MUCH appreciated!!

@LorrieBrewer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am glad it has been helpful to you!

Absolutely Mesmerizing..thanks so much for the detailed tutorial. I can't wait to try!

Thank you for your encouragement and the advice to be more accepting of ourselves and our own vision. It's so important to not stop practicing; good thing this is so much fun!

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! And you are so right about how much fun it is! If you have that attitude about painting like this, then you are going to be great at it 😊. I think that you have to love what you are doing to really turn out good work. Keep it up! 💜💜

Thank you for sharing your insights about the creative process and our perceptions of our work. It applies to all types of art, for sure.

Stunning, inspirational artwork, excellent tutorial, and such true, true advice. Thank you SO much!

I like how you created the hard edges that developed over time. It's like veining in a way, but better. I'm also glad to know you use the Clairol dryer because I thought I needed a special tool and realize I already have one in my drawer. Great video. And you are very encouraging.

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

CC Aring 😃 Thank you! My dryer is a Revlon, but it’s probably about the same thing if it looks familiar. If yours has a cool setting be sure you use it so the ink/alcohol doesn’t dry so quickly and you don’t run the risk of warping your surface from the heat. Thank you for taking the time to comment! 💜💜

You are so right. I thought the same way about not ever being good enough, and not wanting anyone to see my stuff. Then, unbeknownst to me, my husband put some of my paintings up for sale on eBay, and something that I didn’t even like, sold! I couldn’t believe it. Somebody actually liked my stuff enough to pay for it! So, now I just do for me to let that creative whatever out, and who cares if anyone else likes it! I love your painting. I’m new to alcohol inks, so when I saw your tutorial, I had to watch, but your encouragement is just fantastic! Thank you so much! ( P.S. - I’m not a flower girl either.)

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it funny how the things we create that we like the least are often the very things that other people think are amazing?! I am so thrilled for you that you are just being happy and creating the way you want to. That's the place that we all need to get to! 💜💜

Very impressive! And thank you so much for sharing so many tips and advice for artists starting out.

Hey Lorrie! Hope you’re well. When you said that if you look at your work and hate it, there will be someone else that’ll love it. Also, you said, don’t judge your work with someone else’s, is exactly what I needed to hear! Thanks, also this piece is beautiful!

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you on all counts! That's actually some advice I need to re-mention for some. Too many people are getting frustrated because their paintings aren't coming out like mine. I have to remind myself of that occasionally, too! 💜💜

Thank you, just started experimenting with alcohol inks and so glad I found your page. Great real time and explaining techniques I will practice.

Awe!! Thank you for your amazing tutorial and the encouragement. I just bought some alcohol inks and I’m scared to death to try them. Your giving me the confidence I need. Thank you, and I love your accent.

Beautiful, love it … I think it’s really sweet and kind of you to offer to help others and to offer to share things you’ve learnt from all of the hard work , time and money you’ve put into your art , so I really appreciate that. I’m only just getting into this ,I have a lot to learn so I’m hoping you don’t regret offering help 😉

Só wonderful. Thanks for having the whole video in normal speed. Very helpful ❤️

Thanks for the info on Hair blower. I appreciate your generosity of information and time. I will be replaying this video to make note of the information given. So glad I found your videos! This artwork is gorgeous!

This is absolutely perfectly gorgeous!!!! Like a beautiful color explosion coming from a crack in space.....LOVE THIS!!! I'm just starting out...still not able to find the right alcohol...but I've gone through teaching myself to draw in my early 40's, then acrylics and watercolor...all things I still love for sure....but there's something about how these inks move and softly fold over themselves with soft and hard lines that I've fallen in love with...so I'm excited to learn and you're a great teach and much appreciated!!!! Thank you so much!!!

I love your "mistake" I want to try to make one just like it. Your instruction is so helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!! I'm getting ready to try this medium.

Excellent demonstration!! Thank you so very much!

Beautiful Lorrie...and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and your experiences.

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊! I am glad you enjoyed it!

You make the best videos. I got the hairdryer and it finally works the way I was wanting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and being so candid.

I just found you! I'm so happy. I have a feeling I'll be binge watching your videos. This piece is just the type of alcohol ink art I want to do. Gorgeous!!

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😃 Thank you! I am happy to have you here! I am always happy to try to answer any questions you may have if you are having trouble with something 💜💜

Thank you, thank you. Your art is beautiful, and your wealth of knowledge is unlimited. I really appreciate you going through the trouble of explaining everything.

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

😊 What a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much! I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond to you. I am still playing catch-up on messages from a majorly stressful and crazy several months. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! 💜💜

Thank you for all your help. I love watching your videos and am learning so much!

Just so gorgeous thank you for sharing this with me Be safe and God bless you and yours

This is everything I was hoping for and more. I’ve been struggling with my technique and it’s so discouraging, I needed to hear your words! Can’t wait to follow along.

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Just remember to have fun with it and don't worry about making "mistakes". Heaven knows I make enough of them lol. Don't give up and you'll be turning out work you love before you know it! 💜💜

So generous of you to share these amazing skills. Thank you!

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure to share with all of you! I hope you are getting plenty of useful information from the videos! 💜😊

Thank you so much for the great tips/ techniques! I do love your style

Loved watching this ,and hearing a fellow Southerner do art.

This is absolutely stunning

I love the final result. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. 💕

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

Kim Buchanan Thank you so much! 💜💜

Thanks for the video. I love watching you work.

Thank you so much! Looks exciting and just might try it!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

I have watched a couple of your videos & I am new to alcohol ink mediums. I really appreciate the info you provide. Your turorials/videos are detailed & it's your artwork that drew me in. I appreciate the explanations & I've learned what I've needed to finish a complicated project I've been working/playing on. :-) your painting reminds me of the sand limestone here in So CA & the deep ocean crevices were the water flows through & you can view the magic deep within them. You are AMAZING! Thank you!

@LorrieBrewer

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I have sadly never made it down south in CA. Sacramento is as far as I have gotten. From the pictures I have seen, it is without a doubt a place I need to go one of these days.

Thank you so much for the "for beginners" tips. Just starting to try my hand at this.

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to comment! 😊💜

That's beautiful!

I just started alcohol ink. I watched this video, and your words ring so true!😊✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

I love your sense of humor lol

@LorrieBrewer

2 жыл бұрын

It's a little weird and warped sometimes lol

Gorgeous 🥰

Absolutely Gorgeous piece ✨

Breathtaking! Thank you for taking us all the way through the process!

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! And thank you, I appreciate the compliment!

Amazing painting. Love those colours. I like the longer videos with the explanations. Thanks 💕

Thank you for sharing! I love that you explain everything you do! I watched it all!!

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

💜 Thank you so much! I hope it was helpful to you! 😃💜

This turned out so neat!

I love this one 👍🏻💐👍🏻💐

That was fantastic, thank you for taking the time to explain it all,I’m new at this so your video has helped me so much.😃😃

So very generous of you to share your expertise and skill. Love from Amanda UK

Thanks for explaining and encouraging ♥️

Beautiful! And thank you for being so helpful!

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😊 Thank you! I hope the video was helpful to you!

Beautiful

Beautiful artwork! ❤ Have learned a lot from this video!

Beautiful. Reminds me of earth elements.

Thank you Thank you I so needed this tutorial!!! You explained and showed this technique beautifully. Thank you ❤️

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😊 Thank you for the compliment and for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it and I hope it is helpful to you! 😃

Absolutely stunning. I love your instruction. It has helped so me much. Thank you for sharing!

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for taking the time to show every step of the way and offer words of encouragement as you go! You are awesome!

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you are learning some useful tips and techniques from the videos! 😊💜

I would like to thank you so much for the time you have given and the humility you have offered to share your techniques with others. You have awakened an artist in me and I can't wait to continue building on this inspiration I have gained from you. Thank you and blessings :)

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for that wonderful comment! Knowing that someone has been inspired to create art from something they saw or heard in my videos is the absolute best compliment that I could ever get. I truly hope you love your journey with alcohol inks as much as I have! Much love to you! 💜💜

@syedaayeshamuhammad6796

3 жыл бұрын

Hey what's the name of the paper using ?

Really pretty! 🎯✅🥁 Great tips, too. 👌🎨🙌

Thank you so much for sharing about using the curling iron.I’ve been searching online trying to find just the right one and when you said that I thought to myself I’ve got one,haven’t used it in a while but it still works thank you very much. I loved your video, and I’m definitely going to give it a try. I’m just getting started with this sort of painting, actually this is the only kind of painting I’ve tried so far!

Newbie here! Learned so much from watching your technique and helpful commentary! I've been using too much ink in a small space [4x4 tiles] and trying to manage that!! Love the wispy effect!

Thank you Lorrie, I needed the words oof encouragement! I'm a bit nontraditional and struggle to find someone who teaches that way. Thank you, thank you!

@LorrieBrewer

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome and thank you for such a wonderful comment! I am just myself when I do these videos, so I love hearing that it works for you. I have had a few people who just don’t seem to like that lol.

The fascinating thing is that your authentic personality really comes to light by your art. Those mistakes you were talking about, are wonderful and show the real you behind that work. I truly love that piece and appreciate your honesty !

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😊 Thank you so much! This comment means a lot to me because I have been told that I should stop pointing out and apologizing for my mistakes. My personal feeling is that every single artist throughout history made mistakes and had screw ups throughout their careers lol. We just only see the perfection in what most create because they don’t want to share the “not so perfect”. For me, personally, that just makes me feel like a failure and that I’ll never be good like that. It makes mistakes seem so much worse and more frustrating to me. I don’t ever want people to see me or my work as perfect. Lol Neither one are! I think sharing some of my own struggles helps keep all of you from feeling like giving up if you can’t get it the way you want it fast enough. I am so touched that you took the time to mention how much you appreciate the way I do my videos! Lol I just try to be me, whether good or bad that day 😃💜

@lous.1196

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your response ! Exactly ! That’s how I feel about that too. Whenever I watch videos or tutorials about that, I feel like I‘m doing everything wrong, since I do exactly what those people do, but my paintings don’t come out the way theirs do. At some point it get‘s really frustrating. If you wouldn’t have pointed out those mistakes, I would’ve probably thought, that this was your goal and that your painting came out the way you wanted it to, because to be honest; in my opinion it’s perfect. Also when you say things like “sometimes it doesn’t come out the way you want it and the paint does what it wants“ or “don’t give up if it doesn’t work out the first time“ it really means a lot to me, because sometimes I‘m really about to give up on that, but your words and your beautiful paintings give me the strength to keep continuing ❤️

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

💜 I can’t tell you how much that means to me! Teaching people how to do this is important to me, but keeping people inspired and helping them to not give up is just as important. Both of your comments have meant more to me than I can say! Believe it or not, comments like yours are what keep ME inspired to keep on doing videos! Thank you!!! 💜😊

Thank you for sharing. Amazing! The ink does have a mind of its own. The colors go well together.

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the kind comment! 😊💜

I love it!! ❤ cant wait to try my first alcohol ink painting 😊

So the secret is layers, patience & moving your air source ... & taking chances! Fabulous result!

@LorrieBrewer

2 жыл бұрын

lol Patience may be the number one secret (along with lots of practice). I am glad you enjoyed this video! Thank you for the comment!

You are so methodical with that dryer. I'm practicing with the air bulb and I have the dryer, but just wanted to get a feel for how the ink acts before I use it. I love your work so much.

Love it!

So pretty! I love it!

Its so very beautiful

Thank you so much for the informative video and for your encouraging words. Many times I have wanted to give up on alcohol inks but your video was encouraging.

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

Wagma Mohmand 💜 You are not alone in feeling that way. Most people feel that way at some point as they are trying to learn to use alcohol inks. I have certainly felt that way myself! I truly believe that everyone can learn to do this. It just takes a lot more time, patience, and practice than people think it will. When I first started I had the mindset of “how hard can it be to blow some ink around” 🤣. I learned just how hard it can be very quickly lol! Hang in there and just keep practicing! 💜💜😃

So beautiful!!

I’d buy this all day long I’d change my whole house for this one ☝️. 4sure. Be safe and God bless you and yours

Thank you for your advise . Glad that I chanced upon your video

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch and to comment! I hope you got some useful tips and information from the video! 💜💜

beautiful

You taught me a lot in this video and I am thankful for that and your kindness.

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😊 Thank you so much! I am glad it was helpful to you! 💜💜

Lorri, I’ve learnt so much from you today, awesome, thank you for sharing. Fantastic inking

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😊Thank you so very much! I always love to hear that someone has learned from these videos. That makes it all worthwhile 💜!

Thank you I am Inspired! I watercolor and frequently 'worry' my paintings till I ruin them too! :)

That is beautiful, thank you very much! I am looking forward for more videos ;-)

Thanks so much for posting and sharing your thought process and experiences as you’re creating, this is so insightful!!! ❤️

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😃 Thank you! I am really glad you are finding the videos helpful! 💜💜

Wow looks amazing, great tutorial

Thank you soo much that is beautiful! I also love how you explain things, and even willing to help! You go back to the beginning and how you've learned as you went along. I just started alcohol inks and I absolutely love it but it can be a little frustrating when it's not turning out right, feeling like I should just give up, like you said you felt at times. Thank you soo much again, you've given me hope, and your work is beautiful....

Whatever you intended it to be, I’m finding it absolutely gorgeous! 💕

@LorrieBrewer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Beautiful it reminds me of a lightning strike. I'd love to learn to do this now that I am retired. You are a great teacher I will be following you your explanations are Very good. Linda agents

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😊 Thank you very much! This is a lot of fun to do and very addictive lol. I hope you end up loving it as much as I do! 💜💜

This is exactly the style I love!

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I haven't done one this style in a while. I need to do another like this. 💜💜

Oh My Goodness!! This is stunning and so easy to follow.

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it and hope you are finding some of my other videos helpful, too. 💜💜

Stunning!!

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you for the details in this video of how you created this beautiful piece. I am new to alcohol ink painting and, I appreciate the tips and tricks you discussed - a tremendous help for me.

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

😃 I am glad it has helped you some! If you are brand new, you might want to watch video 19. It is just a straight up tutorial showing tips for some of the most frequent problems people have asked me about. I don’t do a full painting in it, just demonstrate some, but it might give you some more tips to keep in mind. 😃 Thank you for watching! 💜💙

@vraney59

4 жыл бұрын

@@LorrieBrewer watching it now.

So beautifull and elegant work 👏👏👏👏

wow how beautiful!!! this is a great "how to video" thank you for sharing your technique.

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊! I am so glad you enjoyed it and hope it helps you with your own art! I am always happy to answer questions if you are having any trouble learning this technique 💜😃!

Such a lovely inspirational person! Appreciate your videos so much this is fantastic!!

Love the process & the results

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and to comment!

This is beautiful and I'm so grateful for your detailed instruction -- I'm one of those who bought the alcohol inks and tried to make something pretty and ended up giving up. This makes me want to try again.

@neenahjohnson7960

3 жыл бұрын

I’m feeling the same way, Beverly. I just stumbled across Lorrie’s video, and I may just give it another try. This is such a lovely painting!

@LorrieBrewer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much to both of you! Knowing that someone has been inspired to try, or to keep trying, is one of the main things that keeps me making my videos. I am honored to be a part of your alcohol ink journey! 💜💜

Absolutely beautiful!

@LorrieBrewer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your support! 😊

Love, love, love the wispy look. Your video is so helpful. Thank you.

@LorrieBrewer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I am glad it was helpful to you!