Oh, loved this one! Nice save on the tree. The colours are subtly beautiful and the austerity of the scene is very tranquil.

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Sherry.

Beautiful ❤️! Thanks for the demo!

Once again, you have risen to the occasion and produced a wonderful video and have given inspiration and encouragement to some of us who are in the early stages of working with AI. THANKS from everyone who benefited and enjoyed your video. ☺

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Glad to help.

Thanks so much!!!! Love it!! I am definitely going to give it a try!!!

Amazing! This is the easiest way to make birch trees I seen. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you so much for sharing your talent and techniques. I really enjoy all of your videos, you have a great way of teaching and the videos are clear and to the point and just a pleasure to watch.

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Sienna, glad dI could inspire you.

Great video really enjoy them, and hoping i can get some results with mine still trying thank you for sharing jeanie

Amazing!!!

Very nice! jewel love winter scenes.

This was great to watch. Definitely on my to do list. thanks

I hope you can still see comments for this video. You are my favorite artist for this medium. You are so talented and you share that talent with such grace and humility. Soooo, I will shout to the rooftop about your technique and your composition. Hopefully you will always do videos because I really, really learn from you.

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

thanks so much, I enjoy sharing what I know and am always learning as I go.

I know this is an old post but you are amazing!! So beautiful!!

Gorgeous! Thank you so much for the great demonstration!

Love your work. In response to your question, definitely better having the camera over the work space so we can see your hands and the work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

Absolutely love this!! I am trying this.....thanks for the excellent teaching video!!

Awesome techniques. Thank you so much for sharing

AH !!!!!!!!!! Beautiful I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

you are very welcome!

Your art is truly amazing! I agree with the others, that you can become a very successful on-line teacher. Your work is original, beautiful, clever, good mix of representational and intuitive, and your design and lay-outs pleasing to the eye. You made a monumental move (literally), but this is 2017 - ready for the next move with your art? Have you thought of larger pieces, or trio's or series? You have what it takes, ma'am.

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this means a lot to someone who often struggles with confidence. (But I am getting there!) I have worked much larger in acrylics and mixed media. I have even done murals in schools and a restaurant....325 square feet! How is that for large? : ) I have not gone too large with tiles and ink because of the weight, but have done bigger pieces on Yupo. Tiles are still my fave though. I am loving my new place but have not painted as much just because I can't stay away from the ocean!!

This is just so.mesmerizing! Do you show how to seal on any of your videos?

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

I don't show it in my videos but here is the process. I use 3 sealants. 1. 3 light sprays from a foot away with Krylon Kamar. You can find it in Walmart in the craft section. Leave a few hours dry time between each spray. 2. Krylon U.V. archival spray to protect from fading. Same directions. 3. If you want to bring back some shine, I use Rustoleum 2X gloss from the hardware store paint dept. There are many sealants and sprays out there, make sure they do not contain alcohol or your beautiful A.I. painting will be damaged or changed for good.

YOU are so awesome to share your work. I can't thank you enough. Not like I've had the time to even begin a project these days...but you inspire me to keep trying. I'd love to learn how to do oceans and water - not sure if you have a video for that. I need to really work on feeling more confident about my art work ... but you keep me going forward to keep working on it! hugs!

@island_jewel57

8 жыл бұрын

+Juliana Leo Thanks, I am still working on water and oceans myself. When I nail it down, I will let you know. Just keep on playing. Half of my discoveries just come by happy accidents :)

@julianaleo631

8 жыл бұрын

+Jewel Buhay Well, I know I don't know you outside of Facebook ...but you have a warm spot in my heart, my friend Thanks for replying....and keep on making wonderful Art! Love ya, Juliana

@julianaleo631

8 жыл бұрын

+Juliana Leo Jewel, it would not be such a bad thing to start up a website, and Charge for your services. When you feel you've gotten the Expertise down to do that - I would PAY to have you teach. SO, IF THIS event ever happens...It is THEN I would recommend doing a better Visual Video. *** You could be making money from this - and I would highly applaud your efforts. Why NOT? I already pay for Classes through CRAFTY & another Online TEACHER. But I expect to get a good product and Visuals is part of it. Half a brain has nothing to do with it. Anyone can offer a video...but I think You have a Quality Product. And Since you asked...I am offering some insight as an Artist who also teaches. Offer a Good Product, GOOD visuals...and your Efforts will Pay for itself, especially word of mouth. Juliana www.thefauxchateau.com Faux Artist since 2006

You are amazing. Have you settled in in BC and ready to put some more vids on here for this hungry for more alcohol ink art how to's. All those ribbons in the background, what art form are they for? If it's for alcohol ink, you deserved them all! Thank you for sharing. Very generous of you!

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, all settled in B.C. My camera lady is coming in late May for a visit so I will try to get a couple more done while she is here. My ribbons were won a the local fine arts show in Saskatoon at the summer Ex. Most were for my acrylic work or mixed media, but some were for alcohol ink too.

@littleolerockerchick

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I look forward to your next video.

Here is question for my viewers. Do you mind seeing this work done upside down from your viewpoint, or would you prefer my camera person to film from behind me? Just trying to figure this stuff out, I am not very experienced and would like input.

@julianaleo631

8 жыл бұрын

+Jewel Buhay Actually behind is preferable - just makes sense to see if from your view point. Plus, my neck is really whacked out from looking upside down. lol

@HWWillner

8 жыл бұрын

+Jewel Buhay birdseye is ideal, but that is tricky to do.. I dont mind upside down so long as you flip it or circle around on occasion, at least for more intricate designs. If your audience has even half a creative brain they can envision beyond what is in front of their nose and figure it out. who knows they may see something unintended and get even more creative! no worries, you're doing great!

@julianaleo631

8 жыл бұрын

+Jewel Buhay I do think, that as your audience expands...so would your need to be an expert at Videos...it sorta goes with the territory. I purchase online videos a lot, and the ones that get my business offer Quality Viewing. Don't let the learning curve of video making challenge you - you've taken on bigger challenges and come through it with Honors. Creative brains can't be judged - IF you want to limit your audience, then just offer it to Creative folks... About 8% of society have the luxury of being creative... does that mean the rest of the world is creatively stupid? (dang, I hate math and no matter how hard I try, I always struggled with algebra, etc.) In other areas, I'm brilliant. So...as your world Opens Up, so will Your Audience...and the more you offer the Ease of Learning... Well, you know what I mean :-) right?

@sgarrelts1

7 жыл бұрын

I didn't even realize you were filming it upside down till I read your comment. However, right side up would be ideal. But it's very frustrating to me when the person's head ends up blocking the view, if even for just a short time.

@paulieclark5840

7 жыл бұрын

I dont mind looking upside down as I can clearly see everything you are doing. Your tutorials are the best on youtube. You are very clear on materials and what to do. Some people talk and talk and when they are done they really havent said anything if you know what I mean. You explain just enough. Very very interesting. I hope you continue them. Would love to see more.

You have inspired me so much. I don't know if you are interested or have the time on maintaining a weekly video but you are one of the best I have seen on KZread and trust me I have seen them all. I for one would be really grateful if you did. What do you do with your finished pieces? Have you tried using your dental tool or q-tips to write quotes or greetings on your tiles? One last question what product do you suggest to seal them and the process of water proofing the tiles for coasters or even using as hot plates? Thanks again!!

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dorraine. I have not thought about doing anything weekly, my videos are more in response to requests from the other artists in my facebook alcohol ink groups. If they ask to see certain paintings done in ink, then I do a video when I get the time. Super busy these days, as I have just move halfway across the country to Vancouver Island. I have not done quotes or greetings yet. My finished pieces get framed, with either Ikea Malma mirrors, (see my framing tutorial) or my own homemade frames. I then sell at art shows, or on my FB art page. To your question about sealing, I have a 3 step process. First sealant is Krylon Kamar spray. 2nd, Krylon Gallery Series, U.V. archival varnish. This is very important as the ink is dye based and could fade. As a final spray I have been using Rustoleum Ultra cover 2X gloss. I give 3 light coats of each of these sprays, waiting a few hours between each coat. So that is 9 coats total. If doing coasters, the only option I recommend is Kamar, U.V., and then resin. The resin is like a glass coat and very durable for washing up, but don't put in the dishwasher. I have not tried hot plates. I don't do coasters for sale as I can make better $$ framing and selling as art.

@CarolinaRaine

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this info...Keep up the beautiful work and I will go and check out the videos you recommended.

Thanks !

I love your videos. They are well done and easy to follow. I'm just wondering what you use to seal your work when you're finished?

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lovella. I use 3 sealants. 1st, Krylon Kamar Varnish spray, 2nd Krylon U.V. archival varnish spray. These 2 are important. If you want to bring back some of the shine, then I use Rustoleum 2X gloss for that. 3 light sprays of each, giving lots of dry time between. If you want to resin the tile, it should still get the Kamar coats.

fabulous. I practically had this scene in my crazy creative brain already..and did similar coasters, and already bought a few skinny tiles. just wasnt going the snowy route.. but I love love love it! thx .. can you offer suggestions on sealing or firing it so its durable?

@island_jewel57

8 жыл бұрын

+Holly W Willner Sometimes I resin, which is equal to 50 coats of varnish and is super shiny. If not I seal with Krylon Kamar spray as a base sealant. Then I follow with a U.V. spray and Rustoleum Ultra cover 2X clear gloss to finish and get back some of the shine. 3 light coats of each spray. Always make sure none of your sprays have an alcohol base, it will make your painting vanish before your eyes.

Love it! Can alcohol be used in place of blending solution for everything? Thanks for posting your beautiful work!

@island_jewel57

8 жыл бұрын

+Melissa Edwards The blender is less harsh and the colors do a much better job of blending. Try both and you will see the difference. It is fine to use alcohol when misting droplets onto the tile for snow or stars. I always use the alcohol when cleaning my tile as I would not want to waste blender for cleaning.

Have you ever tried using on a backsplash? Would I need a special sealer? How well would they old up to grout etc and the cleaners used in a kitchen? Love the black tile and I have a kitchen that is screaming for an update. Thank you.

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deborah. I did recently do 3 tiles in a backsplash for a client who built a brand new house. They were placed in the wall above the stove, ( induction stove that does not throw heat) they were at least a couple feet above. I did several and she pick her 3 faves that matched her color theme. I used my 3 sealants and then gave them 2 coats of resin. I told her to make sure the tilers took care to cover them with painter tape when installing and grouting so they did not scratch. If you private message me on FB I can show you the pics.

I could see you were using the gray to shade the trees but wasnt clear where the black was used or did you use it to shade them as well. ? Also, would you ever consider doing a video showing how you seal them with resin?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

I used grey (Slate) for the shadowing on the trees, and black for the bark. I do seal some of my tiles with resin, it is a long and tedious process. There are videos on YT on how to resin and clear instructions on the packaging. I will say this, make sure you mix the 2 parts exactly 50/50 or it may never completely dry. Mix really well for 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure your surface is 100% level, or the resin may shift to one side. Tiles must be on a pedestal of some type. I use pill bottles and yogurt cups for tiles. I find a blow torch is best for getting out the bubbles. You can do more than one coat if the surface has flaws. Always use a mask, safety glasses, gloves, old clothes and good ventilation. Sometimes the resin will fade some of the ink colors even when I protect with sealant first.

Just found you this morning! I have a set of alcohol inks, but my experiments with it failed. You have given me the confidence and inspiration to get them out again. Thank you! How do you seal your work? Is it lightfast?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Scroll down to my reply 9 months ago, it explains sealing. The inks could fade with constant sun exposure, so I always coat with U.V. spray.

If I didnt have slate gray and wanted to try this would a marker work? Also on one of your other videos of the birch trees you had a moon on it that you peeled away when you were all done to leave the white circle. What did you use to make that prior to adding your paints was it some kind of sticker?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

If you have alcohol based markers, they would work. I have used Spectrum Noir alcohol ink markers occasionally. I used masking fluid to mask off my moon in the birch tree video. It is the same kind you would use in a watercolor painting. Windsor Newton has it, also Fineline has it in a maskfluid pen.

@paulieclark5840

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Im going to give it a try.

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@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

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