Turn your paintings into a Flag!

I was playing around with Photoshop and one of my alcohol Ink paintings and I thought this would make a lovely Flag, but then I couldn't find a place that could do it until now.

I found a site called Gifts For You Now - now mind you I haven't ordered it yet, but after looking at the reviews it looks like it's a solid flag. Here is the information if you would like to try it out and please post a photo or email me, I would love to see yours and hear what you think!

If you are new to alcohol Inks and don't know what this AMAZING colorful medium is then please check out my online classes...but I"ll warn you, they are addicting! I currently have over 1600 student online plus I've taught thousands in Live classes. The online classes are step by step, you have lifetime access, and you can watch them at your own pace, and they are broken down in easy to follow steps.

Here is a list of Alcohol Ink materials to get you started in one of my classes:

• Ranger Alcohol Ink - They come in packages of 3 or single.
• Yupo Paper: White 74lbs or higher - size in demo is (5x7") - Again feel free to go bigger. Just note that your materials may need to adjusted.
• Backer Board or something to tape down the paper on.
• Mat (optional) (You can also purchase the Full kits with Backer/Mat/Clear Sleeve
• Blue painters tape or masking tape
• White Gel Pen (I use Signo made by Uni Ball) Sometimes your colors will tint the white. Best to wait until the ink is fully dry. (See demo video Here).
• Black Sharpie or Chameleon Pen.
• Chameleon Blender Pen (optional)
• 91% Isopropyl Alcohol
• Small detail brush (Size 0 or 1)
• Mixing Tray, paper plate, or tile to mix colors on
• 2 Small Containers for Alcohol (one clean, one dirty)
• Paper Towels
• Gloves
• Apron

Fall Shadow - Autumn Maine Leaf

"FALL SHADOW"

Autumn Maine Leaf

6x6 Orignal Watercolor

Un-Matted

$59.00

Happy Fall everyone! Opted to paint a 6x6" just to give myself a bit more room for the leaf. Only problem is that I do not stock mats for this size. Hmmm, what to do?

Decided to ask a question on my Kellie Lynn Art facebook page to see if clients and artists prefer their art to be:

1. Un-matted

2. Matted Only  

3. Matted and Framed 

Most folks felt the work definitely needed to at least come with a Mat, but when it came to frames it was a very individual decision. Frames are such a personalized piece of the puzzle not to mention the cost of a frame can be all over the board.

Some people said the total price could deter them from making a purchase while others said if it didn't come with a frame they may never get around to hanging the art up. Most said that the cost would affect their decision.

I usually sell my work Matted and sometimes offer the frame as an option on my smaller 5x7 pieces online. They are a very basic 1" black or white 8x10 wooden frame. 

It does become more expensive to ship with frames and then glass is of course breakable so more materials are needed to secure during shipment. But I have to agree it certainly finishes the look with one.

For my gallery pieces and exhibits, they are always matted and framed! 

So what did I learn from this - people like options. My thought is to continue to offer a simple cost effective frame, so that the work is complete. It's always and option to re-frame to fit your own taste, don't you think? 

My work in progress....my model started to shrivel before my eyes.

                                   

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