This is the second of a series I’m creating: ink abstracts on speciality, handmade papers.

This is an Indian paper.

This one is approx. 60cm x 80cm, with beautiful rough edges to the paper.

#architectureanddesign
#handmade #art #irishartist #inkabstract

I spent yesterday making this.

It’s A1 size - 60cm x 84cm.

Mix of acrylic inks and watered-down paints.

I wanted a black frame, but white is all I have. So for now, this is how it looks.

#abstractart #inkabstract #acrylics #irishartist #creativeprocess

I’m still experimenting creating abstracts with ink. What else is the downtime of Christmas/New Year for if not to refresh, refocus, revive?

So I’m playing.

I made this yesterday, listening to Simeon ten Holt’s ‘Canto Ostinato’.

#inkabstract #irishartist #architecture #art #interiordesign

In the quietness of Christmas Day I experimented. This is an abstract in acrylic ink. A2 Paper (42cm x 60cm) - and a little away from my usual ‘calm’ approach.

This one, I like. There’s a wildness in it.

#ink #abstract #inkabstract #art #irishartist

Painting: Abstract suggestive of a forest on a moonlit night; ink on paper

A woodland winter night abstract ~ Happy Thursday to all, and a Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate🌲✨~ #painting #abstract #inkpainting #inkabstract #winter #forestabstract #woodsy #moonlight

Here’s a couple of studies I did last night, trying very hard to leave them alone before doing too much. Learning to trust that enough is enough.

#inkonpaper #minimalism #abstractart #irishartist #inkabstract

Painting: An abstract ink painting that’s vaguely botanical; color palette includes yellow, purple, brown

🍂 For a brief time, it will feel like Autumn here, and that’s something to get excited about. 🍂
#yellowThu #abstractart #inkabstract #inkpour #abstractpaintimg #painting #autumnal #autumnabstract #autumnmood #september #aubergine #traditionalart

Ill-Served: I did this one during a particularly harrowing week at work a while back (nothing like a little art therapy to the rescue😎 ). Two eyes and a nose emerged from the initial inkblot, and I added the asymmetrically-placed mouth, downturned into a frown to suit the mood that week. The sides of the face, created from the inkblot, appeared to be comprised of two female figures in profile in a pose vaguely reminiscent of playing volleyball. I added the sun-ball at the top.

Another ink-blot for #BlueSkyArtShow - the #pieces seemed to arrange themselves into a face. I call this one “Ill-Served” 😄(explained in ALT) ~ #inkblot #eastcoastkin #sketchbook #frommysketchbook #inksketch #inkblot #Rorschach #Rorschachstyle #inkart #traditionalart #inkabstract #abstractart

I use this warmup for exploring new media—in this case, a couple of new inks—a different color palette, the interaction of a paint on a different paper, etc. Working into the inkblot is also a great way to exercise creativity. This one began with an inkblot that produced vaguely tree-like shapes, which I then developed into more obvious trees on a bank. The little creature was added after the blot, but in a non-deliberate, mark-making way that created a fun surprise. Ink study: Two bare-branched trees in neutral tones stand on opposite sides of the frame, almost connected on the ground by what appears to be a bank. A little creature sits in a contemplative pose beneath one of the trees.

From my sketchbook: As a warm-up some days, I’ll do a Rorschach-style inkblot, which I’ll then work into further. (Cont in ALT) #blueskyartshow #jagged #eastcoastkin #sketchbook #frommysketchbook #inksketch #inkblot #Rorschach #Rorschachstyle #inkart #traditionalart #inkabstract #treeabstract

Abstract painting: A few inks combine to form abstract shapes and patterns. Palette is inspired by that of nature—largely greens, browns, other neutrals.

93/100 ~ Tree-inspired abstract ~ #inkabstract #the100dayproject #100DaysofTrees #artyear #creativelife #treeart #inkart #inkpainting #inkpour #treeabstract #abstractart #traditionalart

Ink painting: A semi-abstract forest scene in which various shapes were created both intentionally and unintentionally using poured ink and tools. Predominant colors are greens, aubergine, and off-white.

70/100 ~ Secret of the Wild Wood, no. 3 ~ #green #blueskyartshow #inkabstract #the100dayproject #100DaysofTrees #artyear #creativelife #treeart #inkart #inkpainting #inkpour #enchantedworld #treeabstract #abstractart #eastcoastkin
Happy #Beltaine 🌿

Ink painting: A tree painted in a loose, semi-abstract style. The tree is bare-branched and could be a birch. It has a long twisty branch reaching toward the viewer. Background is dark grey with splashes of brown, creating textural effects.

69/100 ~ #inkabstract #the100dayproject #100DaysofTrees #artyear #creativelife #treeart #inkart #inkpainting #inkpour #treeabstract #abstractart #birch

An abstract, forest-inspired piece in ink using brown, violet, and beige tones; what may be falling leaves could suggest Autumn.

67/100 ~ Tree abstract in ink for today; it’s been a bit since I’ve had the ink out. #inkabstract #the100dayproject #100DaysofTrees #artyear #creativelife #treeart #inkart #inkpainting #inkpour #treeabstract #abstractart #autumnmood

Ink abstract: A tree-inspired abstract in ink, with predominant hues of grey and mauve. The design is mostly ambiguous, with a few branches added to suggest a tree.

58/100 ~ Abstract flowering tree ~ #inkabstract #the100dayproject #100DaysofTrees #artyear #creativelife #treeart #inkart #inkpainting #inkpour #treeabstract #abstractart #womensart #abstracttree

Ink on paper: A bare tree is positioned center of frame on a distressed background painted in shades of green and brown ink

56/100 ~ A distressed ink painting ~ #inkabstract #the100dayproject #100DaysofTrees #artyear #creativelife #treeart #inkart #inkpainting #inkpour #treeabstract #abstractart

Abstract ink painting: A monotone bright red tree stands on the right, with what may be its reflection underneath, disintegrating into a waterless space. The background is painted in a red iron oxide shade, with abstract shapes appearing behind the tree.

51/100 ~ Warning ~ #inkabstract #the100dayproject #100DaysofTrees #artyear #creativelife #treeart #inkart #inkpainting #inkpour #treeabstract #abstractart #mixedmedia