Artist Spotlight

4 Artists Who Create Alcohol Ink Art

These artists create alcohol ink art in four different ways. Given their unique life experiences and artistic journeys, we’d expect nothing less! From vibrant and aquatic to soft and earthy, we’re taking a look at art from four artists who use this fluid art technique.

With a mesmerizing effect of flowing ink in a beautiful selection of hues, alcohol ink art is an underrated technique. While it’s a newer style that originated in around 2006, it’s growing in popularity thanks to the eye-catching, and sometimes unexpected, results it produces – it makes sense that so many more creators are diving into this style. Whether it’s strong women or sea creatures, these four artists create alcohol ink art in different ways.

From stylish portraits to blooming landscapes, the work from these artists can bring invigorating fascination or bold, cultural vibes to your space. From detailed wildlife to underwater scenes, keep scrolling to find a new favorite artist.

1. Amy Tieman   

Inspired by the unique patterns found in nature, Amy Tieman’s alcohol ink art features underwater scenes, sea creatures, and flowers. Her technique focuses on the bold and exciting colors found beneath the surface, along with the flow of waves. Whether it’s the mesmerizing patterns and hues found in coral or the beautiful animals floating through their natural habitats, we’re pulled into beautiful oceanic scenes.

From a purple madame seahorse to a turtle’s peaceful journey, we think her artwork can be a wonderful way to create a vibrant and aquatic atmosphere.

Click here to see all of Amy Tieman’s artwork available on iCanvas.


2. Andreea Dumez   

Blending her Eastern European introspective creativity with modern, eclectic techniques, Andreea Dumez’s creations feature nature and wildlife with touches of surreal elements. Her alcohol ink technique dives into delicate details of animals, the lines of ocean waves, and intricate patterns to lay out landscapes. No matter if it’s refreshing natural settings or muted abstract backgrounds, we love the way she presents these wondrous creatures.

From a black cat with bell flowers to a wise owl in a nighttime forest, we think her artwork can be a lovely way to create an invigorating and fascinating atmosphere.

While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can find this artist’s work elsewhere online.


3. Jan Matthews 

Inspired by nature, Jan Matthews’ art features stylised landscapes and coastlines. Using alcohol ink in her pastel colored nature views, she blends beautiful hues together to emphasize on sunsets, mountains, and blooming trees. With a mix of forests and lands that go on for miles, we’re entranced by the way she depicts the true beauty of our surrounding environments.

From wild flower meadows to a blizzard blowing through trees, we think her artwork can be a great way to add soft, earthy vibes to your space. If her calm creations look familiar, you may have seen her work featured in Home and Garden magazine and exhibited at the Liverpool Art Fair.

Click here to see all of Jan Matthews’ artwork available on iCanvas.


4. Nila Bah

Inspired by her culturally mixed origin, which is German, Portuguese and African, Nila Bah’s creations feature female portraits. Her alcohol ink style incorporates abstract backgrounds, colorful headwraps, and bold statement earrings. Showcasing the fashion, beauty, and individuality of strong women, we love the way each of their personalities shine through with bright hues.

From a lady with a message of bravery to a mother’s love, we think her artwork can be a nice way to bring cultural and fashionable energy to your space.

While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can check out more of this artist’s work here.


Want to check out even more art? Click here to see all Alcohol Ink Art available on iCanvas.

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