Discover the expressive potential of ink on Mineral Paper in this vibrant art session with artist Karen Elaine! 🎨

Watch as watercolor and alcohol inks come alive on this unique, tree-free surface — blending, blooming, and creating unexpected beauty through spontaneous flow and layered color.

This experience is all about creative exploration, letting go of control, and embracing the joy of process-based art.

🌟 What you’ll learn:

• How Mineral Paper responds to wet media
• Alcohol vs. watercolor ink behavior and control
• Layering techniques to create depth and movement
• Tips for working with spontaneous flow

🌿 Perfect for:

• Mixed media artists
• Ink and watercolor lovers
• Creators exploring intuitive, expressive techniques

Note about working with alcohol inks: Work in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors, when working with alcohol inks. A mask or respirator is also recommended.

Items Used:

For an easy, shoppable overview of the Yasutomo items used in this video, visit our Creating with Alcohol Ink and Watercolor on Mineral Paper collection HERE.

• Mineral Paper pads
  • 6" x 8" pad, 150 gsm (JMP100)
  • 9" x 12" pad, 150 gsm (JMP200)
  • 11" 14" pad, 150 gsm (JMP400)
  • 11" x 14" pad, 240 gsm (JMP400G)
• Mineral Paper Boards (JMPB3)
• Karen mentioned her video, How to Make Stunning Pocket Fold Envelopes
• Karen mentioned Liberty Grove Paper Arts' video, Hedi Kyle's Diagonal Pocket Fold
• Piñata Alcohol Inks from Jacquard (not sold by Yasutomo)
  • Señorita Magenta, Copper, Coral, Mantilla Black
• Picasso alcohol inks (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Ranger Alcohol Inks (not sold by Yasutomo) in colors Laguna, Glacier
• Triangles Stencil by Elizabeth St. Hilaire (not sold by Yasutomo)
• 91% isopropyl alcohol (any brand; not sold by Yasutomo)
• Needle tip dropper bottles (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Giotto Rocket Air Blaster (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Fusion brushes (FS series)
• JudiKins MicroGlaze (not sold by Yasutomo)
• X-acto Knife (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Bamboo Folding Tool (OBF-7)
• Karen mentioned Hedi Kyle's book, The Art of the Fold
• Karen used the Art Glitter Institute's Designer Dries Clear Adhesive Glue
• Signature (inner book dimensions): 5 1/4" x 4"
• Dorland's Wax by Jacquard (not sold by Yasutomo)