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Ink Resist Technique, a video tutorial

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Ink Resist Technique, a video tutorial

Sandrine Pelissier
August 8, 2016
25 comments

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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Sandrine Pelissier
Originally from France, I have been living in North Vancouver, Canada for the past 20 years. My work has been collected and exhibited extensively in Canada and internationally. I am also part of the Art Rentals and sales program of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Many of my paintings have been published in Art books and magazines (Artist Magazine, Watercolor Artist Magazine, Acrylic Magazine, International Artist Magazine). I wrote 2 art instruction books with North Light/F+W Books. I have been writing for the last 5 years for my blog: paintingdemos.com, that has a mailing list of about 10 000 subscribers and about 20 000 visitors per month. I am an active member in the community, as a co-founder of the North Shore Art crawl, a co-founder of a weekly life drawing group, a board member of the North Vancouver Arts Council, and have been invited as a juror for public art, art grants and juried exhibitions. You can read more about my collaborations here.

Comments (25)

  1. 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

    December 22, 2020 at 4:15 pm
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  2. 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

    December 22, 2020 at 4:06 pm
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    1. Sandrine Pelissier

      Thanks Juliana 🙂 all the best !

      December 27, 2020 at 10:13 pm
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  3. 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

    January 4, 2017 at 3:07 pm
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    1. 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.

      January 4, 2017 at 5:25 pm
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  4. mmock87360157000

    This is marvelous. What an amazing technique! Thank you for sharing.

    September 6, 2016 at 6:06 am
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    1. Sandrine Pelissier

      Thanks! I am glad you liked it 🙂

      September 6, 2016 at 8:41 am
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  5. 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.

    August 13, 2016 at 11:34 am
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    1. 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

      August 13, 2016 at 2:27 pm
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  6. 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.

    August 12, 2016 at 10:00 am
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    1. Sandrine Pelissier

      Thanks Marie, I am very happy to hear that you liked the demo.

      August 12, 2016 at 4:12 pm
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  7. Mariette

    Thanks for sharing this technique!
    Would watercolor work as well?

    August 10, 2016 at 11:42 am
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    1. 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.

      August 10, 2016 at 11:51 am
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  8. 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..

    August 9, 2016 at 6:20 pm
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    1. Sandrine Pelissier

      Thanks Parul for your nice comment, you made my day 🙂

      August 9, 2016 at 6:21 pm
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  9. 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 .

    August 9, 2016 at 12:55 pm
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  10. Jackie

    Wow! That is an awesome technique, Sandrine…thanks so much for sharing your video with us.

    August 9, 2016 at 9:43 am
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  11. 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.

    August 9, 2016 at 4:33 am
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    1. Sandrine Pelissier

      Thanks Shari. The canvas I bought was already primed with gesso, but if yours is not, yes I would prime it before.

      August 9, 2016 at 5:38 am
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  12. Fiona

    This is so inspiring. Thank-you!

    August 9, 2016 at 3:47 am
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    1. Sandrine Pelissier

      Thanks Fiona:)

      August 9, 2016 at 5:37 am
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  13. Tanya Barnett

    After watching your tutorial, I can’t wait for this unit in the art classes!

    August 8, 2016 at 12:14 pm
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    1. Sandrine Pelissier

      Thanks Tanya, you will see it is a lot of fun 🙂

      August 8, 2016 at 4:22 pm
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  14. Loretta

    What a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much!

    August 8, 2016 at 5:48 am
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    1. Sandrine Pelissier

      Thanks Loretta, I am glad you liked the post 🙂

      August 8, 2016 at 6:30 am
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