Looking back on the art I’ve been making for the past few months I’ve done quite a bit of digital work. I started really delving into Procreate when we went on Vacation earlier this year, and I haven’t stopped exploring the possibilities since. While planning for our vacation in late February and early March of his year I opted to take only my camera and iPad. No knitting, no sketch book, no art supplies. This was the first time I’d ever taken only my iPad, with the intent of creating art while on a vacation. I had a plan to limit my supplies and challenge myself to only using procreate. My plan worked, I learned a lot about procreate and I enjoyed to process. The biggest thing I learned was how very freeing being able to sit on the couch or the porch at night with just an iPad and a pencil was. There was no figuring out where to put supplies, or how to juggle a sketchbook on my lap, or being confined to the table. The other bonus ...
Ink blending has to be one of my favorite techniques, but I don't want to blend just any ink. I'm a Distress Ink & Oxide addict. I have ALL the colors in both and they are by far my favorite inks. Today I thought I’d share some ideas for masculine blends. Don't fear the dark moody colors, they often make magic.
Chipped Saphire, Forest Moss, and Crushed Olive make for a moody blend. Great for a night forest scene. The above panel was blended, splattered with water, and then splattered with Chipped Saphire and Crushed Olive.
Walnut Stain, Rusty Hinge, and Mustard Seed build a bled with a more fall or western vibe. This panel was splattered with water and some copper Perfect Pearls.
Aged Mahogany, Ground Espresso, and Forest Moss create a beautifully rich blend. This panel was splattered with water and then gold Perfect Pearls.
If you find yourself in a bit of a creative dry spell, I would encourage you to get out your inks and play. Tim Holtz often talks about making parts of things to build on later. Take the pressure off yourself and let your inner child play. I very often make backgrounds to get my creative juices flowing. These backgrounds never go to waste, they go into a basket for later use. I may use them as a full background or I may die-cut them into elements for future cards.
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