Large format gel print : Lines, circles and tissue collage

This is an exploratory print done with lines and circles as a theme. I show how to do an ink transfer with permanent markers, work with a brayer and paper stencils, and how to mount colored tissue paper as collage elements in this piece.
Lukas acrylic paints. Liquitex Basics acrylics, Mod Podge
Music by epidemicsound.com

[@susanfield2444]

You are so right about the fear of making mistakes being a terrible obstacle to progress.

[@Givulinovich]

I’ve been watching for about a week. You’ve inspired me to buy my own plate and begin to experiment. 💕❤️💕

[@artwhisperer88]

You can do it!

[@marcil7389]

We were all yelling...take the stencils off-glad you heard us. Love your work.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much for watching! Sorry to give you an unexpected nail biter moment!

[@RMurrell31]

Just gorgeous!

[@bevmorton8725]

Really loved your warm up exercises...and your work. Always.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much!

[@winratz6525]

I enjoyed the layering, complexity and yet the simplicity, thank you.

[@artwhisperer88]

❤️🙏

[@jenniferprior3034]

This was absolutely fascinating to watch and such a gorgeous result. I really like your quiet, modest manner ... combined with a certain confidence that encourages the viewer as well.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thank you so much!

[@marypardoe3715]

You are so admirably inspiring and reassuring. Thank you so much.

[@michellemargueritecaron7901]

Lovely piece!

[@pasqualebazin7964]

Really gorgeous!!!!! Better and better 🙆🏻🙆🏻🙆🏻🙆🏻 Thanks a lot!!!!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@susanfield2444]

Wonderful video. That gray green colour was a revelation. It looked beautiful and very elegant in the print.

[@vickikaye2170]

delightful piece. I really appreciate the low key palette with the 'pop' of colour and the range of mark-making.

[@carolwunsch4546]

I enjoyed this! 😊

[@mjrewerts]

Very encouraging! ❤

[@coraannetoledo-merritt1220]

thank you again. I am learning a lot and becoming very inspired to buy a bigger plate. not yet - building up the courage!!
I enjoy every video and can feel your excitement with every pull - so please keep pulling. bisous.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much!

[@pamelabrowne3684]

Best yet! Love it!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@karenkirby6002]

You are so inspiring

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks Karen! It's viewers like you that are inspiring. 💖

[@victoria-mennaperez2230]

I love this first pull... lets see how you change it. I think people look for colors that pop and enhance rooms. You are very good at all this and lend wonderful tips. I am experimenting with this technique.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much! Every print is an adventure, some ok, some not so great, but always fun. I hope you have fun as well.

[@binkieinkisham2519]

Very inspiring thank you

[@raggapuss]

Bravo ❤

[@edwin_art_studio414]

That's awesome

[@chrisruss9861]

The open graphic feel gives plenty of rest for the eye. The one colour focus adds interest.

[@cmumford1477]

Really like this one!

[@artwhisperer88]

thank you my friend!

[@ChristineARose]

I know you said a sea horse, but I thought something more like a heron. Then when you added the last piece at that angle, it looked like a feather on the heron lol. At least from here :D

[@artwhisperer88]

You've got a fanciful imagination!

[@gothjones]

my heart started racing when you almost forgot to remove the stencils 😅

[@artwhisperer88]

that was a close call! 😨

[@allthumbs3792]

And I feared the paint was already dry! A great result after all the worry.

[@artwhisperer88]

@@allthumbs3792 Thanks for watching! It worked out ok after all!

[@tamaraantal1292]

Way!

[@victoria-mennaperez2230]

Remember the color wheel for color choices..

[@rondamichel6071]

Gorgeous!!! I'm inspired by the neutrals. Can you please tell me what kind of tissue paper you're using, my paper dissolves when I use ModPodge. Thanks in advance.

[@artwhisperer88]

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[@artwhisperer88]

also forgot to mention, I don't use the Mod Podge full strength, I dilute it with a little water in a separate container and use a softer brush to prevent ripping!

[@minnahumble2294]

The finished work is great. Really like the color pallet you choose.
Do you think the paper (22x30) is too big for printing with a 12x14 plate? Will the prints look lost on it?

[@artwhisperer88]

that is a matter of personal taste. Some artists like to have extra wide borders for dramatic effect.

[@minnahumble2294]

⁠@@artwhisperer88Thanks. I guess if I don’t like the size, I can tear off the borders. I like deckled edges better than straight edges anyway. Haven’t worked with Somerset yet.

[@cynthiathomas262]

i tried scribbling on the gel plate with a sharpie. it transferred very well to my paper. but, then the sharpie no longer works. it's like the tip of the pen gets clogged. does the same thing happen when you draw on the plate? is there a way to prevent this? i'm not sure i want to destroy a dharpie every time i draw on the gel plate.

[@artwhisperer88]

yes clogging can be a problem if you write too fast or if the plate is not clean enough. I take a tissue and wipe the tip to make sure the ink starts flowing again. Never let any acrylic paint touch the tip, that's why I always do the scribbles/lines first before charging the plate with paint. Hope this helps.

[@victoria-mennaperez2230]

Are you selling any of your work?

[@artwhisperer88]

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