Hi Helen, its as mesmerizing and therapeutic to watch as it is for you to create. Thanks so much for sharing. Really beautiful.

@helenworthington1826

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, it really makes a huge difference for me to receive such positive thoughts! So glad you enjoyed it 😊

So happy I stumbled upon your channel! There haven’t been enough videos of abstract painting with acrylic inks, in my opinion. This has definitely inspired me to give your technique a try. …Also, I couldn’t agree more that Liquitex transparent burnt sienna is such a beautiful color! I use it more than any other.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your fantastic response to my videos, Kate 😄! I'm truly delighted that you feel inspired to try the techniques. Please let me know if there's anything else you want me to share 😊

I loved this video, your use and explanation of how you use the inks is great. A good idea on using pipettes. I loved the colours too.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for that, Jennifer 😁. I'm really glad you like it and enjoyed the video.

Your shapes and colors bring back memories of the beautiful cave paintings shared with me from my father's collection of art books as a child. I enjoyed watching your freestyle mark making and the final composition.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

That's so lovely to hear, thank you Priscilla ☺️. Your father's books sound very interesting and I bet they sparked lots of imagination for you as a child? I'm very grateful for your feedback 🙂

@efluidartstudiopriscillab

10 ай бұрын

☺@@helenworthington1826

I never use paint brushes. They just don’t work for me. This is wonderful and I love using an 8X8. Thank you so much

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind feedback, Beth, it's very much appreciated ☺️. I do like brushes but find they can 'tighten' up my work, whereas knives and liquids are much looser.

The lovely acrylic inks I used here are Liquitex Titanium White, Carbon Black, Transparent Burnt Sienna and Iridescent Bright Gold. In addition, I used some ordinary titanium white acrylic paint, a black chisel tip Sharpie waterproof pen, old plastic gift cards and a Catalyst mini silicon spatula size 04.

Lovely, Helen. Thank you.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your kind comments and encouraging feedback - it's much appreciated 😀

I love your technique, beautiful.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you, many thanks! 😀

That was stunning.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks, Laurie 😁!

Fun to watch the different mediums move.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Melissa 😄. It's quite hypnotic at times!

A beautuful artwork👌‼️❤️ Thanks. TOOM@CapeTown

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks indeed 😄. That's really kind of you 😊

Very nice what you did.Thank you for sharing ✨️

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching 😊

I loved that you used a small canvas. It isn't so intimidating when it is smaller. Flow enhancer? Where's my dictionary? I love the text at the beginning adding necessary information. Is the water in the bottle still or gas, distilled or tap? Thank you for another wonderful video!

@helenworthington1826

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😁. Yes, I think starting small is good to build your confidence, until you feel comfortable with something larger. I use still tap water in my water bottle, but if I need to dilute an ink - especially a metallic colour - I use distilled water. Flow enhancer is a fluid that you can use neat, or mixed with water, to keep acrylics moving better. Have fun if you decide to try a small one 😉!

Great techniques. Can’t wait to try them. 😊

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Hi Corrine 👋. That's so kind of you, thank you very much! Hope you enjoy having a go ☺️

Oh please send us sone of your lovely gray British weather, Helen. We're melting here in the middle of the US at 38 degrees! 😆

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Oh my word, I'm sorry to hear that! I'll try and waft a bit of British cloud and rain your way! I hope you're not suffering too much? We've seen the awful fires on the news 😔

@ulrikeselleckart

10 ай бұрын

thank you, so sweet of you. It did get a bit cooler, so thank you!! @@helenworthington1826

Love this! Thank you!

@helenworthington1826

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks, Anne 😁. I'm very glad you like it. Happy New Year and a great 2024 to you 🎉

😍love this !

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words ☺️

The effects with the acrylic inks is amazingly beautiful. Interesting how you never used a paint brush.❤

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Dianne! It's lovely to use other tools sometimes, isn't it? 😁 Many thanks for your feedback ☺️

Looks fantastic Helen.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for your feedback, and for being so observant - I've now remedied the issue you mentioned . Many thanks 🙏

@monkeygirl4987

10 ай бұрын

Glad you saw this...edited above. Bold move on using orange and blue. I like 🙏 @@helenworthington1826

Beautiful ❤!

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Lynn. I truly appreciate your kindness 😊

Beautiful

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your feedback ☺️

I am new to alcohol inks & thought you always needed alcohol! Good to know I can use water.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Hi Linda, thank you for watching and for your question. I do sometimes use alcohol inks for glasswork, but these inks are actually acrylic rather than alcohol. You definitely need alcohol to work with alcohol inks, not water. But acrylic ink is like a very runny type of acrylic paint, so some water is ok I hope this clears it up for you? Please don't hesitate if you need to ask anything else. Many thanks, Helen 😊

New sub! Thank you for sharing your work

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Hi Kym! Thanks so much for subscribing - I'm truly grateful to have your company!😀

What a lovely painting, I must dig out my inks and have a go. You're so right about the weather - I'm in Scotland and I'm wondering what the winter is going to be like, it's been so cold and dark here lately! Did you gesso that board before starting, it looks a nice smooth surface? Thanks for sharing this, I enjoyed watching your process. All the best from (not so) bonnie Scotland 😊

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Hello Eileen 👋! Thank you very much for your kind comments. The boards are in fact already gessoed but I gave them an extra couple of coats to get a smoother surface. Yes, the great British Summertime has been rather a washout, hasn't it? I'm so glad I can keep busy by making fun vids, otherwise I'd be climbing the walls! Hope your Autumn is a good one! Kindest regards from Lancashire 😀

@auldburdlaughin

10 ай бұрын

@@helenworthington1826 Thanks so much for the info Helen - late replying cos I've been in the garden last couple of days, it's been really nice! Good old British weather, eh?

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Eileen 😀. Yes, now that the schools are returning the weather has improved somewhat! Typical!!

Love this helen

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Many thanks, Sarah 😀!

Beautiful. New subscriber here.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Hi there 👋! Thanks so much for subscribing, and for your kind comment. Lovely to have you on board 😊

Oh fun. Thank you. Did you prep the canvas at all?

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! The canvas boards were already gessoed, but I gave them a couple more to smooth them a little. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Hi Helen. First time here. LOVE this abstract canvas. Did I understand correctly, is it possible to make one's own acrylic inks? Any chance of knowing how? Thanks, Helen. Feeling nostalgic hearing your voice...I worked in Preston and Lancaster for a spell.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Hi there 👋! Thanks so much for watching and listening to my Lancashire accent, lol! 😅 Hope the nostalgia is a good thing for you?! I'm not sure we can make our own acrylic ink as such, but you can certainly add water - and also a fluid called 'Flow Enhancer', which I'll cover in a vid soon - to make tube paints flow much more loosely. If you use a lot of water, there's a risk that the paint will crack on a canvas, but because we're using layers of paints, I haven't encountered any problem like that. Sealing a painting with a spray of acrylic varnish also helps stabilise the paints. I hope that's helpful - please shout if you think of anything else. Many thanks again for your support 😀

I would like to know which matte varnish has been successful for you on abstract painting. Also on textured abstract paintings.

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Hi Deborah. My preferred matt varnish is Pebeo Matt Picture Varnish for Acrylic Colours. It's a 200ml spray and it goes well on any surface. They do it in Satin and Gloss too, I think. Hope that helps 😃

You put some white paint?or white ink?

@helenworthington1826

2 ай бұрын

Hello 👋. I actually used both for this painting. The white acrylic ink runs beautifully, whereas the paint stays in place better. Hope that helps, but if not just let me know 😊

Hello, can you please tell me where I can buy that small catalyst!?

@helenworthington1826

10 ай бұрын

Hi Cecilia. I bought mine from Ken Bromley Art Supplies. They are online at www.artsupplies.co.uk and are very helpful. If you look for Princeton Catalyst Blade Painting Tools you should be able to find it. I hope that's helpful for you 😊?