Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Quick Reference Guide: Relaxing, intuitive art-making for all levels Paperback – October 30, 2013

Picked up this book with no reference and having never made any kind of art with alcohol ink prior and was able to understand the basics pretty well after reading (after gathering the required supplies). Made my first dreamscape and it turned out great!

If you get this book you won't need any other on alcohol ink. It is very thorough. The artwork is amazing. It is almost intimidating how talented she is. There are so many color photo examples and she takes you step by step through her process. She also shows you how to do it without a huge investment.

What a fabulous book! It has everything necessary for a beginner to jump into the medium and succeed. Ms Rollins has presented it all in a clear, well laid out format, and addressed many issues that might stymie the first time user. The result is a benchmark "ai bible" of techniques, allowing artists to move beyond the polished stone technique so many of us might have been trapped in. Another word of thanks is due for her setting up the Facebook group where artists can "meet" to expand their art, and share with others.

great book by a gifted artist. Rollins gives great examles and guidance in your journey into Alcohol Inks. This is a great reference guide.

I purchased this book after purchasing a June Rollins artwork. I found the instructions to be really helpful, especially the parts about how the alcohol inks act and react on Yupo and tile. She gives great examples and tells you what brand and ink colors she used. She identifies the differences among the three top brands of inks and how they are alike and differ. A very reasonably priced book for what you get.

Rollins does an excellent job explaining how to work with a variety of alcohol ink brands. I have experience working with these inks, but she expanded my knowledge and presented some new techniques that I can apply. The photographs are very helpful (and beautiful), especially when explaining the 20 step process of making a Dreamscape. She also gives good online sources for ordering inks and other materials necessary. In addition she gives ideas for using items that you have around the house like straws and coffee stirrers to create texture in your art work. This book is worth every penny! You won't be disappointed with your purchase.

This book is a great launching pad to begin a journey into the world of alcohol ink. Rollins shares with us the basics; such as working surfaces, various brands of ink and how they differ, and techniques with easy to find tools. Her beautiful Dreamscapes are a continuous sours of inspiration. If you want to begin working with alcohol inks this book will lead the way.

There is a lot of information in this book, but it is extremely repetivie. Not much variety in the paintings.