Recently, Julie Bullock was invited to showcase her talent in the art of Alcohol Ink painting at Bogbean Books and Music in Redding. Below is Julie's account of the day.
"It was a new experience for me, as I usually don't paint in front of people, I was initially worried that it might impact my flow. To my surprise it did not, and actually, by having people around and asking me questions, I feel like the painting would not have turned out as it did with out them. They would ask me 'how do you get this effect' and then I would show them in the painting. I really enjoyed demonstrating the inks, and hearing all the 'oos' and 'awes' from the crowd. I had kids participate as well. When I would do a 'drip' session, I allowed the children to blow on the drips and we all watched to see what they would do. I felt a strong desire to include all the visitors into this painting. At the end of the day, I let each one of the Bogbean workers pick a color that I would apply and those was their spots. I have a passion for sharing this medium, as it brings so many reactions, and it gets people excited to create! I believe that we were all created to create, some of us have just lost our juice! I am hoping to bring that back! can you imagine if everyone was creative, what a colorful world we would have. I would like to thank Tawny at Bogbean, for inviting me to the event, and giving me the opportunity to step out of my comfy box for a day! I hope to return soon."
Way to go Julie! Thank you for sharing your incredible talent!
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