Gel print flowers

I have had the most amazing Summer with lots of art adventures, teaching and exhibiting at home in the UK and away in other lovely places. I have been feeling so bad about neglecting my blog while I have been away but I am back to start a new term and a new Autumn season of workshops. I have got lots of exciting news about things that are happening in the next year. I'd love it if you'd join me on some of the adventures and travels that are coming up soon. For now here is my new poster for…

Jane Faase on Instagram: "Found a box of very old pressed flannel flowers. They are so delicate that I wasn’t sure how they would go on the gelplate. Golden Open acrylics are perfect for this (colours I used are listed below). The paint stays wet so long that you can get 3-5 prints off each one. I love printing onto tissue so once I had a few prints I started laying prints back over others, creating lovely soft, mid and darker toned prints. Twelve multi-layered prints in less than 30…

Gelli Arts® Gel Printing on Instagram: "Day 11- Leaves!🌱 Create your own leaf masks using mylar stencil sheets like @marymakingart🤍 (Available on Amazon and many arts and craft stores) Get inspiration from nature, photos or your own imagination!💭 Just trace your drawings with permanent marker, cut and enjoy again and again. Great to use for artwork, cards journal pages and collage fodder!🤗 It’s never too late to join us for the March Printing Challenge! Follow along this month with…

You probably know I love to print with botanicals, especially flowers. But often I think it’s a shame using good and beautiful flowers. I… | Instagram

The ultimate guide to gel printing and the basics of gel printing you need to know - what materials you need and how to make gel prints

Draw inspiration from the wonderful work of Gelli Arts® artist Mary Beggs Bosley! To create her Spring Floral Arrangement, she rolled paint on her Gelli® plate, took a handful of botanicals and arranged them on top before pulling her monoprint. Then she cut another print into a vase shape and glued it on top of the initial gel print. Collage flowers using gel print scraps, paint flowers or both to complete your artwork. #gelliarts #gelplate #printingplate #monoprinting #gelprinting…

Gelli® artist Mary Beggs Bosley shares a great way to enhance your botanical gel prints. Paint floral blooms with acrylic or gouache paint over your botanical gel prints for gorgeous results. Mixed media paper or cardstock works well for this effect. #gelprinting #printmaking #mixedmedia #gelliarts #painting #monoprinting