This is not a real Fresh Paint Friday, because I am not making a piece start to finish. I am, however, demonstrating one of the techniques I'm using for my new series of shape arrangements. I will be teaching a workshop on Masks and Stencils at Art and Soul next year in Kansas City (March 20 - 23, 2014), so stay tuned.
Here are a few of the pieces I started yesterday. I will post finished pieces next week. These are all in progress:
The is the piece in the video. I will, possibly, add ink and then paint.
Another beginning using various techniques on the gel plate.
The large shape is a ghost print, the others the first pull.
I started introducing some brighter colors.
The faint curvy lines at the bottom are a ghost print, not using a mask.
If you have a gel plate from GelliArts, give this a try! Experiment with your own palette and techniques. You can also make a gelatin plate using Knox gelatin or Monoprint Gelatin. It does not last as long, but gelatin has its own unique properties. I am using my usual set of materials listed on my Links Page. Thanks for visiting!!
I love this! I bought a BIG container of gelatin at a cake decorating store (?!?) with plans to make my own plate. You have inspired me to get busy and DO it.
Hi Trish. I get the 22x30 sheets, 100 at a time to get the best price. The other paper I use is Stonehenge, which is comparable in price and I swear it is exactly the same paper.
You make everything look so simple, but I know there is planning going on there. I love my gelli plate and will try some of these shapes. I think they look incredible. Thanks for sharing.
Jane - I need to buy some new brayers - any advice on the best make? I am not sure which kind of roller I should get, though I realise I need a number of widths. Thanks.
I have incorporated several recipes using Knox gelatin with vegetable glycerin to make a permanent plate & it works very well! Doesn't have to be refrigerated!
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These look so cool. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteamazing! your style is soooo you, even with gelli printing! love!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I bought a BIG container of gelatin at a cake decorating store (?!?) with plans to make my own plate. You have inspired me to get busy and DO it.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for generating shapes! Thanks!
ReplyDeletevery interesting Jane! I already love the one with the redand look forward to seeing how you finish these. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteamazing, love your work.....
ReplyDeletefantastic technique. I just love the prints and your organic shapes. Reminds me of rock balancing...
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, it's inspiring me to try more. Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Jane: loved this video. Thnk you. I see you get your paper from Utrecht. Do you buy the large 22 x 30 sheets or the paper pads 90 lb.?
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Hi Trish. I get the 22x30 sheets, 100 at a time to get the best price. The other paper I use is Stonehenge, which is comparable in price and I swear it is exactly the same paper.
DeleteFabulous prints! This is the most sophisticated work I have seen using Gelli plates. I'm truly impressed and now I need to go and play! Terri
ReplyDeleteExciting work!
ReplyDeleteHI Jane - so inspiring! I'm going to try this tomorrow. The gelli plate (and you) continue to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteI've toyed with the idea of getting a Gelli plate...you've convinced me.
ReplyDeleteYou make everything look so simple, but I know there is planning going on there.
ReplyDeleteI love my gelli plate and will try some of these shapes. I think they look incredible.
Thanks for sharing.
Very nice results, and interesting to see something new (and yes, sophisticated) using the gelli plate.
ReplyDeleteJane - I need to buy some new brayers - any advice on the best make? I am not sure which kind of roller I should get, though I realise I need a number of widths. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteFabulous results - love the textures!
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever and very effective, thank you for sharing the idea.
ReplyDeleteI have incorporated several recipes using Knox gelatin with vegetable glycerin to make a permanent plate & it works very well! Doesn't have to be refrigerated!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, These are really beautiful. Would you please say what type of paper you use for masking, and what type for the painting? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLook at my Favorite Materials page: cheap drawing paper, Stonehenge.
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