Blog | Sammy Gorin Art

With a handful of brands and hundreds of colors to choose from, an alcohol ink ­­­­­collection can grow in size quite fast. I myself have more than 150 bottles of ink in my studio, and even though each bottle is typically less than an ounce, they still take up a ton of space! Luckily, I figured out a great system and now all of my inks fit within just one draw.

Over the last few months, I’ve found myself becoming increasingly reliant on my phone and iPad to manage my business, as they allow me to work wherever and whenever, which is a huge plus when time is of the essence. These are the 9 mobile apps that have become essential to my business. 

Learn how the Instagram algorithm actually works in 2019, plus 6 ways to improve your ranking!

With so many pouring mediums on the market, it can be hard to decide which product is right for you. After receiving questions about this topic daily, I figured it would be helpful (and fun!) to conduct a little experiment. So, I bought one bottle of each of the most commonly used pouring mediums and spent the afternoon comparing each one. 

Alcohol inks are best used on non-porous surfaces like glass, plastics, metals, and varnished wood. Porous materials like paper, untreat...

If there's one thing all artists can agree on, it's that art supplies are expensive. Sure, $8 for a tube of paint here, $10 for a canvas there, doe...

Here's a list of things you'll need to know before getting started with alcohol inks. You'll also learn what I wish I knew before I began this tricky art form. 

Thanks to RAW Artists Boston, I was able to take part in my first artist showcase back in January 2018. Here are some of my recommendations for anyone taking part in a RAW Artist showcase or who might just be exhibiting their work for the first time. 

Acrylic paint pouring is a fun and easy way to express your creativity! While you don't need technical art skills, you will need to learn a few basic terms and techniques before getting started.