Christine Cecella - Ink Art

 

I grew up in Connecticut and later settled in Lincoln, New Hampshire, in 1994, which I have called home ever since. Though I have no formal training, I taught myself to draw with charcoal and pencil as a child. I also discovered a passion for wood carving and photography.

 

For me, creating art is a meditative and intuitive process. It can transport me deep into an enchanted forest, a still or stormy night, or even to another galaxy. I find inspiration in Mother Nature’s endless gifts of color and design. I am particularly drawn to the night sky, the moon, and the ocean, all of which find their way into many of my paintings.

 

Recently, I've become captivated by the process of painting with alcohol ink. This medium often takes on a life of its own and can dictate the flow of the piece. When applied to a nonporous substrate, such as Yupo paper, tiles, or glass, the ink, combined with a special blending solution, glides across the surface in a beautifully chaotic manner. The inks are moved by gravity, an air pump, or a paintbrush. What I love about alcohol ink is its heavily pigmented, vibrant colors and turbulent flow. Like the sky, the moon, and the swaying trees, you never know what effects it will yield!