Welcome to jenmarie ink!

It wasn’t but a couple of months ago when I started playing with alcohol inks. It came from the need to de-stress from work and life. I had entered a season where life would be full of change. And no one in my house is good at that.

Work was abnormally busy and stressful. My son was about to graduate from high school and his sister will be in three years. Before we know it we will be empty nesters. And while I look forward to having an extra room for a studio/office, the idea of an empty home is overwhelming. And overwhelming is the perfect word for my life now.

I always take on too much. “No” is not a word I frequently use. I am not free with my feelings even though they apparently show on my face according to those that know me. But I think they are liars! LOL

Finding alcohol inks also came from the want of a statement piece for my newly re-done dining room and living room. I knew what I wanted and set to scouring Pinterest and other social media. I finally found myself gravitating to these flowing, deep pieces. I found that they just spoke to me. As I continued my research, I thought to myself, “I can do this.” So I headed to Hobby Lobby and purchased a Brea Reese black, metallic gold and a blending solution. I also bought a pad of Legion Yupo paper. It sat at home for a couple of weeks as I was scared to even start.

I filled my spare time watching artists like Marissa Recker of Astuary Art, Ashley Mahlberg of inkreel and Kippi Leonard of Kiplee Art. Since then I have found a supportive, and creative social community.

Finally, I sat down and and made a color swatch and as the ink flowed across the “paper”, I was hooked. The pigments ebbing and flowing with a push of air. And here we are.

I hope that you stay a moment and enjoy the art. Check out the calendar for upcoming events.