Liquid Brilliance: Unleashing Creativity with Liquitex Acrylic Inks

 Liquitex Inks:

Unleash Your Creativity with Liquitex Inks: Versatility, Vibrancy & Mixed Media Magic

At ARTdiscount, we know that artists thrive when their tools unlock fresh creative possibilities — and Liquitex Inks do exactly that. These professional, water-based acrylic inks are packed with artist-quality pigments, giving you a vibrant, fluid medium that is as versatile as it is easy to use. 

A Spectrum of Colour — Including Iridescent

 Liquitex Inks come in an extensive range of bold, brilliant colours — from vivid primaries and deep earth tones to shimmering iridescent hues that add an extra dimension to your work. Their metallic shades like Iridescent Rich Bronze, Silver, and Gold are perfect for highlights, accents, or full-on statements that catch the light and draw the eye.

Easy to Use, Endless Applications

One of the biggest advantages of Liquitex Inks is how effortlessly they integrate into your workflow. They come ready to use straight from the bottle — no dilution or preparation required — and their ultra-fluid consistency means they flow smoothly with brushes, dip pens, airbrushes, or even calligraphy nibs.

You can build up transparent washes, layer colours for luminous glazes, or create bold graphic marks with ease. The acrylic base dries waterproof, making it ideal for layering without lifting or muddying previous layers.

Perfect for Mixed Media Artists

 Liquitex Inks are a dream for artists who love to mix things up. Combine them with acrylic paints, markers, mediums, gels, or texture pastes — they blend seamlessly with other Liquitex products and other water-based media. Add vibrant ink washes over textured acrylic backgrounds, detail your watercolours with iridescent accents, or use them with stencils for crisp, striking patterns.

They also work brilliantly on a wide variety of surfaces — paper, canvas, wood, or even fabric — opening up endless avenues for experimentation.

Your Next Creative Adventure

Whether you’re an illustrator, calligrapher, mixed media artist, or just dipping your brush into new techniques, Liquitex Inks are an inspiring, accessible way to add vivid colour, metallic shine, and layered depth to your work.

Discover the full range of Liquitex Inks at ARTdiscount and let your imagination flow.

 

Liquitex Acrylic Ink Set 6 x 30ml - Iridescent Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink Iridescent Set contains 6 x 30ml extremely fluid acrylics that use super fine pigments suspended in a state-of-the-art acrylic emulsion. They dry quickly, are permanent, water resistant and non-clogging, which makes them ideal for a variety of techniques from watercolour effects to stamping. Product Details: Wide range of intense, permanent pigments Outstanding colour clarity and brilliance for superb colour mixing Each colour is uniquely formulated to bring out the maximum brilliance and clarity of each individual pigment Fully mixable with Liquitex acrylics and mediums Water soluble when wet, dries quickly to a water-resistant surface Excellent adhesion to most painting surfaces; wood, leather, canvas, silk, plastic, mural applications, metal, paper, etc. No toxic solvents or cleaners necessary Resistant to ultra-violet light, will not yellow or get brittle over time

 

 

Liquitex Acrylic Ink Essentials - Set of 6 x 30ml The Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink Essentials Set is a set of 6 extremely fluid acrylics that use super fine pigments suspended in a state-of-the-art acrylic emulsion. They dry quickly, are permanent, water resistant and non-clogging, which makes them ideal for a variety of techniques from watercolour effects to stamping. Product Details: Best Artist quality Highly pigmented for intense colours and powerful. Superfine pigments in a contemporary acrylic emulsion Dry quickly, permanent and waterproof All Liquitex paint colours are each other and all painting auxiliaries intermixable

 

 

Liquitex Acrylic Inks 30ml Dropper Bottles Liquitex Acrylic Inks are ultra-fluid acrylics with lightfast, artist-quality pigments. No dyes. No fade. Just pure, permanent colour. And like all acrylics, it dries quickly and permanently, with no smudging or bleeding when rewetted or layered. You get pure liquid colour in a range of opacities. 55 colours in the range. Product Details: Intense, bold, and lightfast colours Extremely fluid, no need to dilute for airbrushing or calligraphy Superior water resistance Non-clogging Fast drying Ideal pigment and viscosity for pouring techniques Ideal for watercolour effects, colour blocking and under painting Intermixable with all other Liquitex acrylics and mediums A balanced colour line of opaque and transparent colours

 

 Getting Started:

 Liquitex Acrylic Inks come ready to use straight from the bottle — no dilution needed — but you can thin them with water or acrylic mediums to create washes or subtle glazes. Shake the bottle gently before use to ensure pigments are evenly dispersed. Use a pipette, dropper, or pour directly to control how much ink you need.

 

Versatility in Colour and Mediums

One of the most remarkable features of acrylic inks, particularly those within the Liquitex range, is their exceptional intermixability. Artists can effortlessly blend different hues to unlock an infinite spectrum of custom colours, allowing for unparalleled creative freedom and precision in colour matching. This seamless blending capability ensures that the artist is never limited by a predefined palette but can instead craft the exact shade required for their artistic vision.

Beyond their inherent colour versatility, these acrylic inks are also engineered for complete compatibility with the entire family of Liquitex mediums and acrylic paints. This expansive compatibility opens up a world of possibilities for artists looking to explore diverse textures, finishes, and applications. Whether an artist wishes to increase transparency, add gloss or matte finishes, create impasto effects, or achieve glazing techniques, the inks integrate flawlessly with various Liquitex mediums. 

This synergistic relationship means that artists can confidently experiment with different combinations, knowing that the structural integrity and archival qualities of their artwork will remain uncompromised. The ability to mix inks with acrylic paints further enhances their utility, allowing for dynamic shifts in opacity, flow, and layering techniques, ultimately empowering artists to push the boundaries of their creative expression.

Surfaces You Can Use Them On:
One of the best things about Liquitex Acrylic Inks is their versatility.

 They adhere beautifully to:

• Watercolour paper, mixed media paper, and illustration boards
  

• Canvas (stretched or canvas pads)
  

• Wood panels
  

• Fabric (for non-washable art pieces)
  

• Primed metal or plastic
  

• Clay board and ceramics
  

• Even unconventional surfaces like stones or plaster
  

Always make sure the surface is clean and, if needed, primed for best adhesion.

Techniques to Explore:

• Layering & Glazing: Their transparent nature is perfect for layering. Build up depth and luminosity by adding thin layers, letting each dry in between.
  

• Dropping & Splattering: Use pipettes or brushes to drop or flick ink for expressive splatters and abstract effects.
  

• Brush Painting & Calligraphy: Apply with brushes, dip pens, or calligraphy nibs for fine line work, lettering, or illustrative detail.
  

• Airbrushing: These inks are thin enough to use in airbrushes, giving you smooth gradients and soft blends.
  

• Stencilling & Masking: Combine with stencils or masking fluid to create sharp edges and repeating patterns.
  

• Watercolour Techniques: While they’re permanent when dry, you can treat them like watercolours when wet — blend and bleed colours into each other for ethereal washes.
  

• Mixed Media: Combine them with acrylic paints, markers, gel pens, pastels, or collage work for dynamic layers.
  

Combine with Other Liquitex Products:
Liquitex Acrylic Inks play well with the whole Liquitex range. Mix them with:

• Liquitex Pouring Medium to create fluid pouring art with intense, vibrant cells.
  

• Liquitex Gloss or Matte Mediums for custom finishes and thicker applications.
  

• Liquitex Gesso to prep unusual surfaces for best results.
  

• Liquitex Acrylic Paints for added texture and opacity. Layer ink washes over dry acrylic paint or add detail over an ink background.
  

Pro Tip: Because these inks dry fast and are water-resistant when dry, clean your tools immediately after use to prevent clogging or staining. Use soap and warm water for brushes, nibs, and airbrush parts.

Testing out the fabulous Liquitex Acrylic Ink Set 6 x 30ml - Iridescents set.

 

Kimono inspiration

 

Inspired by this exquisitely embroidered kimono sleeve we created an artwork using the Liquitex Acrylic Inks. After drawing out the design, we employed the Acrylic Iridescent ink set of 6 inks, Naphthol Crimson, and Phthalocyanine Blue Green Shade on Bockingford Watercolour Paper - Approx. 15" x 11" - 20 Sheets per Pack - 140lb / 300gsm. 

These vibrant inks deeply penetrated the paper, yielding an amazing velvet effect. The iridescent inks were perfect in creating areas of semi reflective surfaces.

 

The artistic process for this piece drew heavily on established watercolour techniques, particularly in the application of glazing. This method involved applying successive, translucent layers of colour to build depth and intensity, especially evident in the gradual darkening of the leaf areas. A crucial aspect of this technique was the meticulous timing of each layer; it is strongly recommended to allow each initial layer to fully dry before proceeding with subsequent applications. 

This patience is paramount because, unlike traditional watercolours, once dry, these layers become entirely waterproof. Consequently, they cannot be reactivated or "lifted" to expose the pristine white of the paper beneath, a common technique in watercolour for creating highlights or correcting mistakes. The final touch involved the precise addition of silver iridescent ink, used sparingly to introduce subtle, glimmering details that catch the light, enhancing the overall visual impact of the artwork. 

Testing out the Acrylic inks making colour charts for reference

 

 

To conclude, Liquitex Acrylic Inks are a perfect choice for artists and creatives at any stage of their journey — from curious beginners exploring fluid colour for the first time to experienced professionals pushing the boundaries of mixed media. Their vibrant pigmentation, effortless flow, and versatility across surfaces and techniques make them an essential addition to any creative toolkit. Whether you’re experimenting, illustrating, or layering with other materials, Liquitex Acrylic Inks invite you to unlock your imagination and bring bold ideas to life with ease.