Ink resist is an exciting technique that you can use in your mixed media paintings. It can seem a bit tricky at first though, so here is a video that will show you all the steps in details.
Ink resist technique Supplies list:
Canvas or paper
washable paint: tempera or gouache
India Ink (waterproof)
acrylic paints and gel medium
Any question about ink resist? Ask in the comment section.
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I suspect the issue might be more that the layer of washable paint underneath being too thin or too diluted in water.
You also need to wait until that first layer is really dry.
Hope that helps 🙂
B. Juliana
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I never tired of watching your work and instruction, Sandrine.
It has helped me keep my sanity in my life.
I have gotten so off track from my creativity, and actually made this week
my Work week in getting my Space organized. I took Days Off during the Holiday,
since I work a day job, and last year; I had to Put In a new heating system in the basement. THAT was where all my supplies & workspace is. Needless to say, it’s taken me over a year to get everything BACK in order. My Day Job drains me.
But it helps keep a roof over my head. No more excuses…I just keep moving forward.
And YOUR tutorials continue to inspire me as to WHY? I need Art to Live.
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Hi Sandrine – What an excellent project. I can’t wait to try it…and I really really like the image you used. I’m going to look for something with a water tower also. By the way, I do have the artbox and I have been wondering what that bottle of paint was about. Now I know. I’ve never used tempura paint and now I can’t wait to try this project. Thanks again for you generous spirit of sharing your awesome skills and imagination. All the best to you and your family for 2017. Jeanine
Thanks Jeanine, I am sure you will have fun with the ink resist technique 🙂
All the best f0r 2017! May it be a very creative and Happy new year for you.
mmock87360157000
This is marvelous. What an amazing technique! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for another interesting demo Sandrine. I have used this technique for some time on paper (see my article on my blog), never thought about using canvas. Will have to give that a try.
Thanks so much for teaching this very new painting technique to me. It was very interesting. You are so patient and explained everything so well. You inspired me, thanks again.
Thanks Mariette. watercolor could work to add color in the second step but would be too thin to work as a resist. Tempera is the easiest paint to use as a resist and it is very cheap.
Parul Mody
Loved the demo…simply awesome! The black and white as well as the colored picture looks great…I am a great fan of your art…Thanks for sharing..
Thanks Parul for your nice comment, you made my day 🙂
Marty
Love this , I think the painting looked beautiful before you added the color. I like the graphic nature of the back and white. The finished piece is also very beautiful.
Thanks for this demo, your work is inspiring .
Comments (27)
Heather
Hello
I have tried this technique but have only ended up with black rectangles… is it possible in leaving the ink on dry too long before washing?
Sandrine Pelissier
I suspect the issue might be more that the layer of washable paint underneath being too thin or too diluted in water.
You also need to wait until that first layer is really dry.
Hope that helps 🙂
B. Juliana
I also hope you are staying Safe and Healthy throughout this Covid situation.
It’s getting bad in our area. We have to be so careful, because some folks
are ignoring the protocols. On my Job, one co-worker came in sick and was
quarantined when she tested Positive. She caused two other workers to also quarantine.
I was out of work that week… and feel fortunate. But she was blatantly ignorant to not
follow safety measures.
IF this continues… WE may never get rid of this Pandemic! sad…
Stay Safe!
Juliana
Juliana Leo
I never tired of watching your work and instruction, Sandrine.
It has helped me keep my sanity in my life.
I have gotten so off track from my creativity, and actually made this week
my Work week in getting my Space organized. I took Days Off during the Holiday,
since I work a day job, and last year; I had to Put In a new heating system in the basement. THAT was where all my supplies & workspace is. Needless to say, it’s taken me over a year to get everything BACK in order. My Day Job drains me.
But it helps keep a roof over my head. No more excuses…I just keep moving forward.
And YOUR tutorials continue to inspire me as to WHY? I need Art to Live.
Juliana in New Jersey
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Juliana 🙂 all the best !
jnine493475600
Hi Sandrine – What an excellent project. I can’t wait to try it…and I really really like the image you used. I’m going to look for something with a water tower also. By the way, I do have the artbox and I have been wondering what that bottle of paint was about. Now I know. I’ve never used tempura paint and now I can’t wait to try this project. Thanks again for you generous spirit of sharing your awesome skills and imagination. All the best to you and your family for 2017. Jeanine
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Jeanine, I am sure you will have fun with the ink resist technique 🙂
All the best f0r 2017! May it be a very creative and Happy new year for you.
mmock87360157000
This is marvelous. What an amazing technique! Thank you for sharing.
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks! I am glad you liked it 🙂
Sonia
Thanks for another interesting demo Sandrine. I have used this technique for some time on paper (see my article on my blog), never thought about using canvas. Will have to give that a try.
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Sonia, I am sharing the link to your blog post here so people can check it out. Looks good 🙂
https://paperpaintandprint.blogspot.ca/2016/07/indian-ink-and-gouache-resist.html
Marie Berryman
Thanks so much for teaching this very new painting technique to me. It was very interesting. You are so patient and explained everything so well. You inspired me, thanks again.
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Marie, I am very happy to hear that you liked the demo.
Mariette
Thanks for sharing this technique!
Would watercolor work as well?
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Mariette. watercolor could work to add color in the second step but would be too thin to work as a resist. Tempera is the easiest paint to use as a resist and it is very cheap.
Parul Mody
Loved the demo…simply awesome! The black and white as well as the colored picture looks great…I am a great fan of your art…Thanks for sharing..
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Parul for your nice comment, you made my day 🙂
Marty
Love this , I think the painting looked beautiful before you added the color. I like the graphic nature of the back and white. The finished piece is also very beautiful.
Thanks for this demo, your work is inspiring .
Jackie
Wow! That is an awesome technique, Sandrine…thanks so much for sharing your video with us.
Shari Kratoska
Do you prime the canvas with gesso first at all, or is that not necessary? Loved the technique and the results you get.
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Shari. The canvas I bought was already primed with gesso, but if yours is not, yes I would prime it before.
Fiona
This is so inspiring. Thank-you!
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Fiona:)
Tanya Barnett
After watching your tutorial, I can’t wait for this unit in the art classes!
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Tanya, you will see it is a lot of fun 🙂
Loretta
What a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much!
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Loretta, I am glad you liked the post 🙂