Thanks for this Chris. It's a curious process and in the end i could not decide which aspects appealed the most. The thought that actually crops up always in my own mind is to reflect on my mark-making, in abstract. Why how where with what... i also find i am not good at creating dominant shapes and this demo brought out the strength of the monolithic shape you created. 😊
Hey Emmanuel! I think looking at mark making is typically one that I focus on as well. Probably because most of the time mine are more loose and chaotic, so I have to think about how the marks that made it to the end got there.
I love this project and the simplicity of it. You're spot on with your narrative regarding beginners. I don't sit at my art table enough (personal problem) but as I explore other artist's styles and techniques I do hope to find my own way. Art is therapy for me and a pure joy. Abstract and collage are definitely my favorite styles. Thanks again for your time to share and encourage!
Thank you, Laurie! I totally agree with you on art being therapeutic and pure joy❤️ I have every confidence you'll find your way and style. You might already have a style, but maybe don't realize it. I've never thought I had a style, but so many people tell me I do. Someday I'll recognize it for myself.😂
Also the tissue paper that comes with gift bags…I save mine to glue on a canvas I messed up. Then glue with Elmer’s glue….then paint craft paint over that…it feels chalky…then I eventually start painting with tube paint.
Great idea! I just picked up some inexpensive tissue paper, then realized I already had some that I saved from a gift. I'm going to play with it this weekend.
This was great to see Chris. I'm a gel print artist, love putting leaves on the gel plate, and printing the 'ghost print" (after you lift the leaves, let plate dry, and roll a thin lighter color over and then pull print with tissue) I have a ton of gel prints on tissue that I plan to incorporate into acrylic paintings. Also, at election time, there is great slick, heavy, stock that comes in the mail, great for stencils. Hope to see more of these with the gel plate. Not that I don't love every one of your videos, because I do!! Huge fan. Thanks so much. p.s. Tissue ideas: Carnival Wet Strength tissue; rice paper and regular cheap colored tissue, black is fun too.
Thanks so much, Kathy! I've made note of your wonderful suggestions 😊 I hope to spend more time playing with the gel plate over the next few weeks, so I'll try out some of your recommendations. As I get more comfortable with it, I'm sure I will do more videos.
Sounds good. Also, to condition your gel plate, you can put a bit of baby oil on it, cover and massage into the plate, leave for 15 min, then wipe off, always store your plate in between copy paper, not in the original acetate, or you will get bubbles on the surface. I condition my plate about every other use, it helps the printing process. All the best, Kathy. I hope to start YT content this year, doing mostly gel printing; maybe some painting, not sure. trying to settle on a good channel name :-) @@chrisloudart
@@KathyBrooksArt We're on the same brain wave. I just bought some baby oil. I'd never heard about not storing the plate in the original acetate (that's exactly what I've done). I will take care of that tonight. My advice is to start your YT channel now. You'll have some growing pains, so get the bugs out now. Learn along the way. Your first several videos will probably not be good, so get them out of the way now. The hardest part is starting. Let me know when you're live. Good luck!❤️
Merci beaucoup Chris ❤❤❤ et bonne année 2024 🎉🎉
Bonjour, Martine! Merci beaucoup ❤️ Bonne année🎉!
Thanks for this Chris. It's a curious process and in the end i could not decide which aspects appealed the most. The thought that actually crops up always in my own mind is to reflect on my mark-making, in abstract. Why how where with what... i also find i am not good at creating dominant shapes and this demo brought out the strength of the monolithic shape you created. 😊
Hey Emmanuel! I think looking at mark making is typically one that I focus on as well. Probably because most of the time mine are more loose and chaotic, so I have to think about how the marks that made it to the end got there.
I love this project and the simplicity of it. You're spot on with your narrative regarding beginners. I don't sit at my art table enough (personal problem) but as I explore other artist's styles and techniques I do hope to find my own way. Art is therapy for me and a pure joy. Abstract and collage are definitely my favorite styles. Thanks again for your time to share and encourage!
Thank you, Laurie! I totally agree with you on art being therapeutic and pure joy❤️ I have every confidence you'll find your way and style. You might already have a style, but maybe don't realize it. I've never thought I had a style, but so many people tell me I do. Someday I'll recognize it for myself.😂
Also the tissue paper that comes with gift bags…I save mine to glue on a canvas I messed up. Then glue with Elmer’s glue….then paint craft paint over that…it feels chalky…then I eventually start painting with tube paint.
Great idea! I just picked up some inexpensive tissue paper, then realized I already had some that I saved from a gift. I'm going to play with it this weekend.
Thank you Chris, as I am experimenting with gelli printing this is a very useful “build up” confidence buster. ☺️ Happy New Year 2024 🎉
Thank you, Iraima! Happy New Year!❤️
Nice process, like the results. Going to try this!
Thank you! I think you'll have fun with this one.
This was great to see Chris. I'm a gel print artist, love putting leaves on the gel plate, and printing the 'ghost print" (after you lift the leaves, let plate dry, and roll a thin lighter color over and then pull print with tissue) I have a ton of gel prints on tissue that I plan to incorporate into acrylic paintings. Also, at election time, there is great slick, heavy, stock that comes in the mail, great for stencils. Hope to see more of these with the gel plate. Not that I don't love every one of your videos, because I do!! Huge fan. Thanks so much. p.s. Tissue ideas: Carnival Wet Strength tissue; rice paper and regular cheap colored tissue, black is fun too.
Thanks so much, Kathy! I've made note of your wonderful suggestions 😊 I hope to spend more time playing with the gel plate over the next few weeks, so I'll try out some of your recommendations. As I get more comfortable with it, I'm sure I will do more videos.
Sounds good. Also, to condition your gel plate, you can put a bit of baby oil on it, cover and massage into the plate, leave for 15 min, then wipe off, always store your plate in between copy paper, not in the original acetate, or you will get bubbles on the surface. I condition my plate about every other use, it helps the printing process. All the best, Kathy. I hope to start YT content this year, doing mostly gel printing; maybe some painting, not sure. trying to settle on a good channel name :-) @@chrisloudart
@@KathyBrooksArt We're on the same brain wave. I just bought some baby oil. I'd never heard about not storing the plate in the original acetate (that's exactly what I've done). I will take care of that tonight. My advice is to start your YT channel now. You'll have some growing pains, so get the bugs out now. Learn along the way. Your first several videos will probably not be good, so get them out of the way now. The hardest part is starting. Let me know when you're live. Good luck!❤️