Artist Peggy Stokes creates stunning alcohol ink paintings by blending and moving the inks into vividly colorful, swirling images. Enjoy her portfolio and visit her website for more.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Caverns-of-Color-Alcohol-Ink-22x28.jpg)
“Caverns of Color” Alcohol Ink, 22″ x 28″
I am a self-taught artist, which I find amazing at my age! My passion for art came to me later in life after I had raised five children and became a cancer survivor. These challenges gave me a desire to capture the world as I saw it and made me feel I was capable of communicating to others my inner feelings.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Clouds-of-Passion-Alcohol-Ink-20x16.jpg)
“Clouds of Passion” Alcohol Ink, 20″ x 16″
I was born and raised in Michigan to a large family who loved competitive sports, which I participated in and enjoyed very much while growing up. That is why if I experience rejection, it will only inspire me to do better.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Blue-Moon-Alcohol-Ink-11x14.jpg)
“Blue Moon” Alcohol Ink, 11″ x 14″
I was a fine arts photographer for thirty-five years. During that time, I experienced the satisfaction of capturing the beauty of our world. I was also able to express human kindness through film, because I was fortunate enough to look into the souls of others through documentary and personal images.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Curtain-Call-Alcohol-Ink-11x14.jpg)
“Curtain Call” Alcohol Ink, 11″ x 14″
After digital photography came along, I decided to look for a different medium in which to express myself. Painting was my choice.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/The-Beginninf-of-Time-Alcohol-Ink-11x14.jpg)
“The Beginning of Time” Alcohol Ink, 11″ x 14″
I worked with acrylics and mixed media at first, and decided that these mediums were the way to my future.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tears-of-Joy-Alcohol-Ink-11x14.jpg)
“Tears of Joy” Alcohol Ink, 11″ x 14″
One day, I was reading one of the many art articles I enjoyed and discovered the alcohol ink works of artist Leslie Franklin—a life changing experience.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Oceans-Edge-Alcohol-Ink-18x23.jpg)
“Ocean’s Edge” Alcohol Ink, 18″ x 23″
I asked many of my artist friends “What do you know about this medium?” Most had no idea. I just started buying supplies. To my surprise, it was very difficult to learn how to use this medium. I created images by taking my time.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Birds-Eye-Alcohol-Ink-20x16.jpg)
“Bird’s Eye” Alcohol Ink, 20″ x 16″
All of my art is abstract, allowing the viewer to discover their own meaning behind my art.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Inner-Beauty-Alcohol-Ink-22x26.jpg)
“Inner Beauty” Alcohol Ink, 22″ x 26″
Alcohol inks dry quickly and need good ventilation. Most of my work is done by moving the brilliant colors of ink over a non-porous surface. Whether using one color or mixing several colors, they appear to have a mind of their own.
![Abstract alcohol ink painting by Peggy Stokes](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sand-Sea-and-Sky-Alcohol-Ink-14x11-cropped.jpg)
“Sand, Sea and Sky” Alcohol Ink, 14″ x 11″
After using a blending solution and seeing the magic burst off the substrate, I knew I had found my passion with alcohol inks. I hope my audience enjoys my art as I much as I love creating it.
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