Alcohol Ink Painting

With Helen Dannelly at O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley, CA

Friday, August 28, 2026 from 1 - 3 pm

Enjoy painting both abstractly and realistically using vibrant alcohol inks!  Award-winning Chicago artist, educator and curator Helen Dannelly joins us at OHCA in Mill Valley for this special visiting-artist workshop.

Helen will demonstrate techniques and tips for creating with this mesmerizing, colorful medium.  Using just rubbing alcohol, a straw, an eyedropper, and various brushes on Yupo paper, you are guaranteed to walk away with several small paintings you love!  Beginners through advanced artists are welcome.

Helen will also share how she makes greeting cards from these paintings and how to have your favorite images printed on scarves, clothing, tote bags and more.  Don’t miss this exclusive, one-time opportunity for a fun, rewarding workshop with our visiting Chicago artist!

$135 | $110 OHCA for MembersPlus, $20 Materials Fee

Reserve your spot!

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About Helen:

I am interested in metamorphosis as a natural phenomenon as well as an interpersonal phenomenon.  This interest is reflected in my work, whether in my paintings or abstract organic sculpture. My work is inspired by the natural world: light, shadow, color, plant life, sea life, water, earth, pods, seeds, cocoons, coral, sea anemones. Much of my currents work is done in plein air, inspired by my first trip to Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, France last year. I am a member of the Plein Air Painters Chicago.