Ellen, I love your videos! Just discovered them via your gorgeous kingfisher. I've worked with inks/yupo, too, and totally agree with your assessment... I find I can get similar effects with my watercolors if I use hot press watercolor paper...the watercolors will show more vibrancy...similar to inks...and when I spray, the splatters will spread-but you do have to assist by moving the paper! This is a good reminder to really get to know your materials. Looking forward to more vids!
Angela Casey thank you so much for your kind comment! You know, I have never used hot press watercolor paper; I always forget about it! I'll have to get some and experiment with it - thank you for the reminder! 😊
I love your videos...I was looking for yugo paper techniques on RUclips and clicked on this but after it started - I realized it was you talking Ellen. You are a great teacher and thank you for showing us how to do things. :)
Roxanne, so nice to see you! I am going to be doing a bit more demos on my ink work with Yupo here on my channel - hopefully very soon! Thank you for your comment - glad you found me! 😊
Very educational. I have done a lot of playing with alcohol ink. One of the main reasons I use alcohol ink is for the brilliant colors. Seeing the way you are applying the acrylic ink, opens more doors of exploration for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Interesting - thanks! I just wanted to mention that you should not put your brush into the ink jars or on the droppers. Water does contain mold and bacteria' there is a chance you will ruin the entire jar of paint if contaminated. I have lost a couple paints that way (it doesn't aways happen but it is so sad when it does). I now use palettes to drop color into, then use brushes from there. If I mix water into anything (for example thinning ink that I plan to reuse), I now use distilled water.
Thank you so much for these vids I’m a watercolourist and just tried this and omg I must say I think you are on to something very cool I love the bleeding wet on wet awww 🥰 the blooms are amazing
"YUPO Synthetic Papers are extruded from polypropylene pellets." So, it is very thin polystyrene sheet plastic. Thanks for introducing me to this product.
How do you seal the Yupo paper? I tried alcohol inks on some and the results were beautiful but weeks later when I went to put it in a frame the ink was still tacky and came right off the Yupo.
I mostly use acrylic inks. Those do not need to be sealed because the inks fuse to the paper. For anything with alcohol inks I use Krylon matte finish (though it does leave a bit of a 'dust-like' residue but doesn't affect the look of the artwork)
Glad to find you and subscribe. I learned alot from this. I am waiting for my order of inks to be delivered so I am brand new to them, I'm so glad to find your channel. Thank you!
How exciting for you, I'd love to know how you like them! And if you happen to be on FB I have many more videos uploaded there that you can watch. I do hope to be adding more tutorials here as time allows. Thanks for watching ☺️
Thanks for this, because I find watercolor hard enough to control on WC Paper ,sometimes dabbing the paper if I need to control the Color with tissue , I still am v. hesitant to try Yupo paper , are they washable if I make a mistake since they are made of plastic, -- and start over ? Thx.
I never used Yupo befour gunna try it but the water color paper seem like it gives you more control of the color in case you don't want the bleed effect
Julie Barron acrylic ink and India inks are both lightfast and waterproof, however, if you work on yupo you can lift the inks off with rubbing alcohol. Hope this helps!
Don Solomon hello! I have found that immediately after the ink dries it can be scratched off. But if it sits for 24 hours it becomes permanent. I don’t know if it is because it needs time to cure but either way, it would be difficult to remove once it sets. Hope this is helpful 😊
Claudia Chappel yes, I sure do! If I’m doing an alcohol ink painting I will often use acrylic inks for shading - they are great for that! The color Sepia by Bombay India inks has s especially good for this. I will also use acrylic inks as a wash for the background instead of alcohol inks if I want a more dreamy, watercolor effect. 😊
Mary Nelson I have been regularly working with acrylic and India ink on hot press and the colors are extremely vibrant, but once that ink hits the paper it is there for good so I tend to have to work in layers and build color gradually. That seems to help 😊
Hi, Kathy! Using alcohol by itself with watercolors on watercolor paper can create some beautiful effects. Acrylic ink and alcohol on watercolor paper likely won't do much because the pigment is so easily to stain the paper. Perhaps if you REALLY watered it down you might? I've never actually tried it before. If you do, let me know how it goes!
Hi Ellen, thank you for this info. I love the hummingbird. What yupo paper do you recommend? I see there are different types. I have a acrylic inks coming and cannot wait to get started :)
Hi, Colleen! I love using Legion Yupo paper or Do It On Yupo in 74 lb weight. I have not had much success with the translucent yupo paper. SO excited for you to get your inks! Let me know how you like them!!
Marylou Niebrugge I sketch out my work onto tracing paper first; this way I can make all the necessary changes I need (yupo does not do well with eraser marks when using inks). Then I lay the tracing paper overtop of the Yupo paper and gently slide my pencil underneath, tracing a light outline with as little detail work as possible - so very, very basic because I don't want the pencil marks to show through the ink in the end. No worries about indentations on the paper this way. Because it's plastic it's pretty sturdy. I hope this helps! :)
Carefully smear a small amount of petroleum jelly around the screw area of ink bottles and watercolour and even acrylic tubes. Then you’ll have no trouble opening.
Marylou Niebrugge unfortunately I don’t have the information to answer that question. The brush I’m using is one I have had since 1990 and it’s my favorite brush. All of the coating has worn off of it and it is down to the bare wood so I cannot even tell you what brand it is. I would search for a small round; this comes closest to the one I’m using.
I'm sorry you had trouble watching this video :( It comes in clear on my computer and phone so I'm not entirely sure what the issue might be. I did a bit of research on watching blurry videos and one tip was to update Adobe Flash? Or perhaps a slow internet connection? Sorry I can't be of more help to you, but thank you for your comment :)
Thank you for an interesting and informative video but please remember YUPO is NOT paper. It is not organic, it is not biodegradable. YUPO is 100% polypropylene ( a kind of plastic) as it says on the front of your pad. Please explain that you are painting on a plastic sheet and it will behave in much the same way as a plastic palette.
I love this video. I hope and wish you would do more of these types of videos. Excellent job here.
So glad you enjoyed it Linda!
Ellen, I love your videos! Just discovered them via your gorgeous kingfisher. I've worked with inks/yupo, too, and totally agree with your assessment... I find I can get similar effects with my watercolors if I use hot press watercolor paper...the watercolors will show more vibrancy...similar to inks...and when I spray, the splatters will spread-but you do have to assist by moving the paper! This is a good reminder to really get to know your materials. Looking forward to more vids!
Angela Casey thank you so much for your kind comment! You know, I have never used hot press watercolor paper; I always forget about it! I'll have to get some and experiment with it - thank you for the reminder! 😊
I love your videos...I was looking for yugo paper techniques on RUclips and clicked on this but after it started - I realized it was you talking Ellen. You are a great teacher and thank you for showing us how to do things. :)
Roxanne, so nice to see you! I am going to be doing a bit more demos on my ink work with Yupo here on my channel - hopefully very soon! Thank you for your comment - glad you found me! 😊
Very educational. I have done a lot of playing with alcohol ink. One of the main reasons I use alcohol ink is for the brilliant colors. Seeing the way you are applying the acrylic ink, opens more doors of exploration for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks Ellen for demonstrating Yupo paper. I'd heard of it but never really seen it being used.
Both paintings have beautiful results , thanks, Ellen
Thank you for explaining how it works, it look awesome
Thea, thank you for taking the time to watch - I hope it was helpful! :)
I love this... thank you! I use a rubber band on my paintpot lids when they get stiff... gives you some grip!
what a great idea!
This is a great video! You just introduced me to this paper and I might just have to go buy some to play with lol
silver garcia I'm so glad you found it informative! It's a great paper to experiment with - good luck and let me know how you like it! 😊
Interesting - thanks! I just wanted to mention that you should not put your brush into the ink jars or on the droppers. Water does contain mold and bacteria' there is a chance you will ruin the entire jar of paint if contaminated. I have lost a couple paints that way (it doesn't aways happen but it is so sad when it does). I now use palettes to drop color into, then use brushes from there. If I mix water into anything (for example thinning ink that I plan to reuse), I now use distilled water.
Thank you for that tip, Mary!
You're welcome!
@@EllenBrennemanStudio And then no more accidents, too! I think it will save you time.
Wonderful demo! Loved it! Thank you so much for sharing 🌸
Kristine Pollock ahh, thank you so much for watching! Very happy to know you found it useful! :)
This was very helpful. I just bought some Yupo to play with and can't wait to start!
Good for you, Janis! I hope you have a blast with it! :) Thanks for your comment!
Thank you so much for these vids I’m a watercolourist and just tried this and omg I must say I think you are on to something very cool I love the bleeding wet on wet awww 🥰 the blooms are amazing
Those blooms are what started my 5 year spirit animal series...I'm addicted to them! So glad you tried it and like it!
I am a starting artist. I really enjoyed learning about the inks you used. The Yupo paper and the hummingbird look very vibrant and pretty. Thank you.
You are most welcome and thank you for taking the time to leave your comment here :)
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"YUPO Synthetic Papers are extruded from polypropylene pellets." So, it is very thin polystyrene sheet plastic.
Thanks for introducing me to this product.
This is a very helpful tutorial. Thanks so much!
You answered my question about cleaning up in the Video ,Thanks
It is extremely interesting, comparison of WC paper and yupo Thank you for sharing
Asia Zawadzka-Lazuchiewicz you are most welcome - I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊
How do you seal the Yupo paper? I tried alcohol inks on some and the results were beautiful but weeks later when I went to put it in a frame the ink was still tacky and came right off the Yupo.
I mostly use acrylic inks. Those do not need to be sealed because the inks fuse to the paper. For anything with alcohol inks I use Krylon matte finish (though it does leave a bit of a 'dust-like' residue but doesn't affect the look of the artwork)
Glad to find you and subscribe. I learned alot from this. I am waiting for my order of inks to be delivered so I am brand new to them, I'm so glad to find your channel. Thank you!
How exciting for you, I'd love to know how you like them! And if you happen to be on FB I have many more videos uploaded there that you can watch. I do hope to be adding more tutorials here as time allows. Thanks for watching ☺️
Good demonstration. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment, Deborah - so glad it helped!
Thanks for this, because I find watercolor hard enough to control on WC Paper ,sometimes dabbing the paper if I need to control the Color with tissue , I still am v. hesitant to try Yupo paper , are they washable if I make a mistake since they are made of plastic, -- and start over ? Thx.
I never used Yupo befour gunna try it but the water color paper seem like it gives you more control of the color in case you don't want the bleed effect
Great. Info, thanks
Love the yupo paper!!! Thank you!
Hi, can you tell me, please, if acrylic ink is similar to indian ink? i want to find waterproof ink. Thank you. Great work.
Julie Barron acrylic ink and India inks are both lightfast and waterproof, however, if you work on yupo you can lift the inks off with rubbing alcohol. Hope this helps!
Thank you for your prompt reply and extra info. Very grateful.
You are so informative product wise, I just subbed lol
SpellboundTonight thank you for your kind comment, and for subscribing! 😊
I am just a beginner and was wondering if after the paint dries is it easily scratched or rubbed accidentally?
Don Solomon hello! I have found that immediately after the ink dries it can be scratched off. But if it sits for 24 hours it becomes permanent. I don’t know if it is because it needs time to cure but either way, it would be difficult to remove once it sets. Hope this is helpful 😊
Thank you, over the years I have tried putting paint on plastic and it is easily removed. But not all plastics are the same.
Going to try these inks. Is that a special spray bottle?
Hi Ellen, Do you ever combine the use of alcohol ink with acrylic ink into one painting?
Claudia Chappel yes, I sure do! If I’m doing an alcohol ink painting I will often use acrylic inks for shading - they are great for that! The color Sepia by Bombay India inks has s especially good for this. I will also use acrylic inks as a wash for the background instead of alcohol inks if I want a more dreamy, watercolor effect. 😊
Thank you for your reply. I watch your videos in the morning with my coffee and I'm learning so much from you. Thank u!!@@EllenBrennemanStudio
So nice to read Claudia, thank you! 💕
What kind of pencil did you use for your sketch on the paper before the video?
Marylou Niebrugge a 2H pencil works really well.
I wonder if you would of got the same results using arches hot press?
Mary Nelson I have been regularly working with acrylic and India ink on hot press and the colors are extremely vibrant, but once that ink hits the paper it is there for good so I tend to have to work in layers and build color gradually. That seems to help 😊
Can u use alcohol with acrilic inks on watercolor paper?
Hi, Kathy! Using alcohol by itself with watercolors on watercolor paper can create some beautiful effects. Acrylic ink and alcohol on watercolor paper likely won't do much because the pigment is so easily to stain the paper. Perhaps if you REALLY watered it down you might? I've never actually tried it before. If you do, let me know how it goes!
are all these inks permanent and or colorfast?
Eileen Blair they do have a 3-4 Star lightfast rating according to their website, though the fluorescent colors are not. I hope this helps! 😊
Hi Ellen, thank you for this info. I love the hummingbird. What yupo paper do you recommend? I see there are different types. I have a acrylic inks coming and cannot wait to get started :)
Hi, Colleen! I love using Legion Yupo paper or Do It On Yupo in 74 lb weight. I have not had much success with the translucent yupo paper. SO excited for you to get your inks! Let me know how you like them!!
Thank you!!!
Dr Ph Martins Hydrus liquid watercolor is also very vibrant
Kammy Daniels thank you for that info! I have a couple of bottles but have never tried them on Yupo before - time to experiment!
How do you trace on yup paper?
Marylou Niebrugge I sketch out my work onto tracing paper first; this way I can make all the necessary changes I need (yupo does not do well with eraser marks when using inks). Then I lay the tracing paper overtop of the Yupo paper and gently slide my pencil underneath, tracing a light outline with as little detail work as possible - so very, very basic because I don't want the pencil marks to show through the ink in the end. No worries about indentations on the paper this way. Because it's plastic it's pretty sturdy. I hope this helps! :)
Thank u❤️
lee deetz you are most welcome! Thank you for watching 😊💫
Carefully smear a small amount of petroleum jelly around the screw area of ink bottles and watercolour and even acrylic tubes. Then you’ll have no trouble opening.
Thank you for offering such a terrific idea!
What number brush?
Marylou Niebrugge unfortunately I don’t have the information to answer that question. The brush I’m using is one I have had since 1990 and it’s my favorite brush. All of the coating has worn off of it and it is down to the bare wood so I cannot even tell you what brand it is. I would search for a small round; this comes closest to the one I’m using.
The focus is blurred unfortunately it made it too hard to see
I'm sorry you had trouble watching this video :( It comes in clear on my computer and phone so I'm not entirely sure what the issue might be. I did a bit of research on watching blurry videos and one tip was to update Adobe Flash? Or perhaps a slow internet connection? Sorry I can't be of more help to you, but thank you for your comment :)
Thank you for an interesting and informative video but please remember YUPO is NOT paper. It is not organic, it is not biodegradable. YUPO is 100% polypropylene ( a kind of plastic) as it says on the front of your pad. Please explain that you are painting on a plastic sheet and it will behave in much the same way as a plastic palette.
Thank you Ellen
you are most welcome, Elizabeth!
Hi , i prefer , this on yupo paper , excuse my English , i'm french , lol :)
Fayy your English is very good! 😊 I prefer Yupo paper as well.
Merci :)
Is the india ink the same as acrylic ink? or does it just behave the same?
Sherry Kenwood great question! They both have the same consistency and act identical to one another for the techniques I use them for 😊