Welcome and thank you for spending this short visit with me. I hope you enjoy this twist on Inktober and Oktoberfest combined for Inktoberfest. This is part 3 of a 4 part series. Each week this month, I’m unboxing a new set of alcohol inks and creating various mixed media art demo projects. You may wish to subscribe to Thrive True with Jules on youtube to see each video when it is released. You can find the supply list at the end of this post.
The painting in this video flowed forth with such ease, joy, and a peaceful, elegant kind of simplicity. This sort of wabi-sabi style and approach to the creative process is a wonderful way to invite, honor, or embody those energies while appreciating the beauty of imperfections.
What title would you give to the painting created in the video? The first thought I had for a title was “Let us Play” inspired by a pun like take on the ink color named lettuce and the idea of prayer before a meal or in a temple with the invitation: “let us pray.” The next thought for a title was inspired by the process, the simplicity, and the Kung Fu Panda movie that I recently watched with my son. He had to write a paper for his college world religion course referencing the movie. The title that came to me is “The Secret Ingredient.” Have you seen the movie and do you know what the secret ingredient is? I think that is the title that I’m going to stick with for this one. It also reminds me of the Italian phrase that is featured in the “Eat, Pray, Love” movie about the sweetness of doing nothing. All of these titles feel appropriate and nourishing to me.
These are examples of what can be created with just a few supplies, a playful spirit, and a moment to explore the beauty within and around you. If you choose to make something inspired by this or anything else for Inktober, you can share in a group for co-creative artists. We’d love to see your creations!
I made another painting (pictured below) with a bit more ink and layers after the first one that will be featured in a new offering about ink art. It was inspired by all that I’ve been learning in these explorations and expanding upon that. You can see more about it at ThriveTrue.com/Inktastic. Projects include abstract, batik, botanical, and impressionist energy art. They are all infused with reverence, wonder, and good vibes.
You can also learn more about Art as an Altar at https://thrivetrue.com/product/altar/ or join the Painted Ladies online course at: https://thrivetrue.com/product/paintedladies/. You can participate in a session I led about the beauty of imperfections in the first annual Year in Color summit from https://www.creativeu.ca/a/2147495807/JQBFp7uM
You can also enjoy bonus downloadable gifts, updates special offers, and seasonal give-aways reserved for email acquaintances from ThriveTrue.com/magicmail. Recipients are selected randomly from current email subscribers around each equinox and solstice. Items could include inspiration card decks, books, art prints, or original art!
Thank You for watching. If you found it valuable and would like to practice reciprocity, you can make a donation of any amount at: ThriveTrue.com/donate. Your support helps to plant trees on the homestead, maintain a small woodland sanctuary for wildlife, plus shelter and feed a family of four. Every bit is appreciated.
You can also help spread the joy by sharing the video with any creative friends who might enjoy it (there are sharing buttons down below the end of this post). Thanks!
Supply List for Inktoberfest Part 3 (includes affiliate links to make them easier to find):
- 10 inch round wood panel
- alcohol ink 3 pack (lettuce, eggplant, and cranberry colors)
- liquitex acrylic gouache titanium white
- various size filbert brushes
- spray bottle with water
- large synthetic brush
- liquitex acrylic basics gloss fluid medium
Remember to subscribe to Thrive True with Jules on youtube for more painting process videos, art tips, homeschool art lessons and after school art projects, poetry, art history tributes, and more!
You can see Part 1 of this series at ThriveTrue.com/InkUnbox and Part 2 at ThriveTrue.com/inkunbox2 and Part 4 at ThriveTrue.com/inkunbox4 if you haven’t already watched those.
Wonderful Well Wishes to You!
Love,
Jules
Jules Ostara is a homeschool mother, painter, poet, and survivalist turned thrivivalist. She greets a blank canvas as both a playground and a temple. Her work inspires people to grow and glow while exploring their own wisdom and wonder in the process. Making art helped to mend her heart after her mom died from ovarian cancer. She’s carrying on a legacy of love and zest for life.
Jules is the author of “The Girl Who Dances With Delight” and “Born to Bloom Bright.” Jules also created the “Heart of Life” and “Soul Songs” oracle card decks. She lives in the Blue Ridge mountains with twin boys, a guitar man, and a few feisty cats.
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