MARK MAKING WITH INK AND FOUND OBJECTS

In this video I explore different ways and techniques to make marks with random items and found objects such as cardboard, old packaging, string and an old credit card. I dip them into Indian ink and watered down acrylic paint.

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[Myname-wz]

Love this video. The possibilities are endless. Thanks so much

[melissajohnson]

So happy to follow you on you tube now!

[sandraworrall-hart]

Welcome to You Tube, great to see you here! Love your chat and encouragement. Thank you, from Australia.

[bethdiiorio]

LOVE the gorgeous rich creativity taking place!!! Hugely inspiring!!! Thank you 😍🥰🙏👏

[claireskey]

Seriously high technology tools here.🤣Absolutely love this! I'm addicted to your channel. New Subscriber. Hugs from Australia. 🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤💞🇦🇺👍

[Lakelife]

Appreciate your open and encouraging style! Thanks for sharing

[veronicastewart]

I love these kinds of exploration, because the marks are unlikely to be duplicated by anyone else, anywhere, at any time.

[michaelarbuckle]

Many thanks from a longtime sculptor, toymaker, designer, who most recently has been drawn by the sirens call to splash paint on canvas. What a wonderful doorway you have opened to finding a way in...to finding what sparks a flame, without regard for anything other than what might find its way to the page, perhaps a compelling stroke, or a harmonious composition in the midst of all the rambling marks, somehow serendipitously appearing out of nowhere. Delightful. Love your perspective, and your willi guess to share. -Michael

[conniestanley]

So happy you are here. I love your pieces. Seeing how you come up with pattern, marks, etc that led you to creating was very help. Thanks for doing this❤️😀🙋‍♀️

[Karibee]

Wonderful video. I really appreciate Artists who share ideas and experiments. Thank you ❤ Love and peace from London UK

[traceyb]

I love this! I will definitely be looking at my recycling in a whole new light! Thanks Helen, inspirational as ever ♥

[ginnybelle]

Hi Helen..You have no idea what an inspiration you are!! I've made up a few small one page small sketchbooks following your tutorial & now ready to dive in & decorate...and thats where I've stopped. After watching this video, I'm raiding my recycling, getting out my bottles of colourful unused inks that I've hidden away somewhere (purchased a couple of years ago as I liked the colours) & spending an hour or two experimenting with marks. Thank you Helen, you're such a Gem!

[ivanaagapiou]

you are seriously my "go to" art friend! I'm amazed with what you say as it resonates and speaks directly to me! anyhoo, , , that's what I feel - you are awesome!

[raerae]

Another fab vid! Especially loved the unmixed paint triangles with the credit card and the pentel plastic wrapper.
Its great to take an object and test out every possibility of marks it can make. On its corners, sides, edges, base, top. Drag, roll, flick, dab, dot. I like how you said try it at different speeds too. Gonna try that. Also brilliant tip about the taped handle. Never seen that suggested before.

[zinniapatch]

Just discovered your channel and I really enjoyed all the techniques you shared. I love mark-making so much, but find that
I tend to do the same over and over and I needed some inspiration and you delivered. Thank you so much and you now have a new subscriber.

[Sketchbook]

There is a special Wonderful place for people like you who motivate billions- Grateful to have found your channel- to me it's like WINNING the JACKPOT!!!. This ART form is underated- everyone MUST start something- it's life changing- Thankyou for everything. Lady u will go very far in life and beyond- PEACE

[marcellesearles]

Thank you! Love your sketchbooks so much! Great to see you on YouTube.

[artemisia]

Impressive. Love everything but I’m especially amazed at all the marks you made with the card. I was tempted to fast forward so I could find out what you used for the pine needles, which may be my favorite. Could hardly believe those came from the card, too 💕❤️💕 Thanks!

[mywifetheartist]

Helen I love all your sheets. So clever. Thanks.

[yadhiracorichi]

Thank you Helen so much for sharing your process. I love it!