Notable Ink

06/04/2022

New Video | Alcohol Ink + Doodles & Zentangle https://youtu.be/LqRKL_dt2D0

Tried out some new Altenew Alcohol Ink and Posca Marker colors and I'm totally digging this color palette.

05/28/2022

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Coupon code valid through 11:59 PM PST May 30th.

05/12/2022

Sneak peek of Sap Green Gel Printables.

I can’t decide how I feel about this lot. How about you? Meh, or do they give you all the feels?

I continue to experiment with image transfer and this lot required a two print process.

As I experiment and play, I gather tips and tricks to share in a future video so a tay tuned for that.

05/07/2022

Continued experimentation with gel print image transfer. The purple session for those that requested it. Swipe for the acrylic paint.

I will digitize these for Gel Printables. A Carmine set is already digitized, but they are printing purple instead of red. 🙄 It will take some backend editing to get the colors right before release.

Let me know if you have any other color palette suggestions.

05/04/2022

Did you ever notice blueberries have a mottled appearance?

They have areas of bright blue, indigo, a chalky white hue, and sometimes a reddish purple.

To achieve an effortless mottled appearance, try using granulating watercolors.

Rough watercolor paper like this Saunders Waterford High White Rough encourages granulation allowing paint to settle and float in the nooks and crannies.

It can be challenging to stamp on rough paper. Tips: use a stamp positioner and light ink for a no line watercolor technique. Light inks are more forgiving. Leave the stamp in the MISTI and stamp again after painting to reinforce details.

I used a stamp block, so you can see some double lines.

Daniel Smith Watercolor

BERRY SKIN
Cerulean Blue
Rose Of Ultramarine
(both are granulate)

BERRY TOPS
Raw Umber Violet
Black Posca Pen

LEAVES
Sap Green
Perylene Green

STEMS
Raw Umber Violet

STAMPS
Colorado Craft Company
Kris Lauren ~ Berry Much

05/03/2022

Kris Lauren and Colorado Craft Co are back with more adorable mice and my favorite, florals.

I adore this mossy terra cotta pot and the opportunity to break out my Copics.

I even did a touch of masking to help that delightful mouse climb down the daffodil.

Stamps
Colorado Craft Company & Kris Lauren
-Daffodil Mice
-Flower Pot

Check out the full release at coloradocraftcompany.com

05/02/2022

When you have a gel print session that knocks your freakin’ socks off…

and then you realize you didn’t film it 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄🤣 They turned out so well (unedited photo) I couldn’t be mad at myself.

Because creating for yourself, experimenting, and learning a new technique is massively rewarding.

In this session I tried image transfer for the first time. Amazing technique!! I will definitely do a video on this.

Give me a shout out if you think this should be a new Gel Printable set.

And let me know what color palettes you’d like to see for future Gel Printables sets.

I hope you’re inspired to try a new technique or practice an oldie but goodie. You’re an artist, create what makes your happy and don’t stop until you’re proud.

04/30/2022

New Video | Avoid Stamp Masking with Gel Print Lift Technique https://youtu.be/xEVxV4uLoEs

Fanciful Flora Clear Stamps
Art Journal Notes Clear Stamps
Pitt Artist Markers
Gel Press

04/25/2022

Now shipping to Canada 🇨🇦 and Australia 🇦🇺. Yay!

Stay tuned for updates on more countries.

LOW STOCK ALERT
1 Clear Stamp Full Release
3 Tangle Vibes Clear Stamps

Get them before they’re gone.

04/22/2022

Made you smile. Aren't those flowers cheery?

I couldn't get enough gold on this two-page journal spread, so I decided to color my doodled flowers with gilded washi tape.

Heart's Content Washi Tape by

Note To Self stamps by 😀 🎉

Join me for a GelTangle session and an art journal flip through. Plus learn to color your doodles with washi tape. SHOP https://notableink.com. BLOG https://...

04/18/2022

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Video | https://youtu.be/hYEc3yjfhvE

04/08/2022

NEW VIDEO | Improve Copic Coloring & Fix Mistakes with these simple tips.

WATCH https://youtu.be/VveRh-dB6kU

When I started Copic coloring one of the most difficult things for me to learn was shadows.

I never knew where to shade, how much shadow to add, or how much white to retain for highlights.

Often, I didn't use a wide enough range of color. The darkest markers were intimidating and I was afraid of making a mistake and ruining the card.

But, I saw a huge difference and my confidence grew when I started to use a reference photo. Observing the highlights, shadow, and color gave me confidence to use dark markers and lay down shadows where they needed to be.

I know lots of beginners who don't have time to find a reference photo or can't find one that's right for the stamp set.

💡The idea for my Photo Florals stamp line bloomed out of my experience. I illustrate stamps based on a reference photo and provide that photo reference to aid your coloring.

The stamps are hand-drawn, so they don't match the photo exactly. But, they're close enough for you to tackle the shadows and highlights.

If my story resonates with you, let me know your story in the comments. What helped you improve your coloring?

If you love this stamp set, visit https://notableink.com to shop and learn more.