Coffee Wash Artwork

By Kieran

Coffee wash artwork


 

Original artwork and ode to gourmet coffee by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026, using only instant coffee as a stain. My first attempt is at https://kieranart.blogspot.com/2025/05/coffee.html



I was inspired to try once more, artwork using coffee wash.
The recommended stain is instant coffee for a touch of panache

For artwork in monochrome, go easy on details, keep it starker.
Coffee stains become lighter when dry, so paint it darker!

By varying the amount of water, one can change the viscosity.
By using successive light washes one can vary the luminosity. 

The scene is a master chef savoring une tasse de café gourmet
Raising up the cup of brew ever so slightly to relish the bouquet

À la tienne!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Wow Kieran! You are learning so many techniques 👌🏼 (WhatsApp comment from a very dear relative in Goa)
March 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Kieran said…
Yes, Elaine. There are so
many possibilities if one is open to trying … feeling blessed
March 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Anonymous said…
Didn’t realize one could use coffee as a medium. Looks as though the master chef has spilled the beans!! You have to allow the picture to grow on you to come to light. (WhatsApp comment from my dear cousin in Toronto)
March 24, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Kieran said…
Ha ha. Yes I had to show coffee beans in my artwork
March 24, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Anonymous said…
Koffee with Kieran!! (WhatsApp comment from my college friend on a group chat)
March 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Kieran said…
Kyon nahin? Kab? Kahaan? -Kieran
March 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Anonymous said…
This is awesome!!! (WhatsApp comment from a very artistic friend in Pune)
March 24, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks Ajay. I am a coffee person so this comes straight from the heart - Kieran
March 24, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Kieran said…
Fantastic ....👌🤝 With a touch of Cognac 😝 / Baileys on the 2nd Cup... (WhatsApp comment from a childhood friend now in Toronto)
March 24, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Kieran said…
Thanks Patrao … to your health ☕️
March 24, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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