11 More Layers, More Printmaking

[@artwhisperer88]

Stunning results Kate! The first print reminds me of the Native American art of the Pacific Northwest with its strong graphics and bold colors, and the peaceful ocean blue background.

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks so much, Fulton. I am from Choctaw Native American heritage. This is meaningful to me & perhaps, why strong graphics appeal to me. 🌿🌿

[@artwhisperer88]

@@KateWordArt I am a firm believer in genetic memory! We somehow retain the culture of our ancestors subconciously.

[@ElizabethMaluje]

@@artwhisperer88❤😂😢🎉😢

[@kriswashburn274]

Thanks for inspiring me. Your work is so experimental and lovely. Do you reuse your stencils?

[@artwhisperer88]

@@kriswashburn274 yes they are washable and reusable.

[@krisshingo-art]

Loving your discussions of design principles and the contrasting elements, the foundation, the bones that hold and deliver our creative expression. I think I've been so overwhelmed with all there is to learn about monoprinting, that design principles have been crowded out of mind. Thanks for the reminder! ❤Feels like coming home again!

[@KateWordArt]

Wow, Kris, thanks so much for your lovely, coming home comments. Just know the rules, then throw them away and play. Make monoprinting fun for yourself. 🌿🌿

[@KateWordArt]

@@jdmosaics thank you so much. 🌿

[@lindadamon2453]

Wonderful Kate thank you for your process...so refreshing and unique. So many gelli print examples just focus on the purchased tools and they all seem a bit the same, however your process is fresh and beautiful. Full of feeling. 😂

[@KateWordArt]

Linda, thanks so much for your wonderful, refreshing, and unique comments. Welcome to my channel, and thanks for watching. Peace 🌿

[@bixnash1]

I love the way you work as I do similar. Lovely results. Bx

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks so much for your comments. Peace 🌿

[@Xenopticon]

I'm really enjoying the variety of marks in your prints, particularly the variety of masks you use. The more linear ones have alerted me to new possibilities. As with ArtWhisperer88, I often feel you cover over some of your best results. While all of these prints are quite nice, to my eye, the white, buff, and ochre print, with a few black marks (43:00 in summary section) is the best of those you made in this episode. Lovely, subtle, and yet quite rich in varied tints and marks. But in any case, I appreciate your sharing your process, techniques, and all your lovely work!

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks so much for your comments and observations! I understand what you mean, subtleties, tone on tone, minimal marks. I'm learning much from Fulton, but starting to make my own way, which is different from his. I'm slowly finding courage to step into the deep. Thank you again for your input.

[@jdmosaics]

@@KateWordArtat about 39 min..when you lay in the two blue horizontal stripes…. If you had of let that layer dry completely..… then roll a full wet layer (maybe the same as that top Pale colour)… over the whole plate..then lay paper over this “wet” layer…..press down well…now let it sit overnight… When it is completely dry you will be able to pull up everything off the plate …it will be spotlessly clean. I recon you will love the result. Try it with a small square on the bottom of your plate if it feels too much to do a whole large plate… cheers ❤

[@KateWordArt]

@jdmosaics I'll give it a go after I move house and studio. Im a little nervous about leaving paper overnight. Thanks so much. 🌿

[@lindablumer18]

What a treat to wake up to on a early Sunday Morning, watching you create is so inspiring! Thank you

[@KateWordArt]

Oh, Linda, you are so encouraging to this country girl! Thanks so much for your comments! 🌿🌿

[@susanlaskey7778]

Your stencils and masks are wonderful. I very much enjoyed watching you ink and pull your prints

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks so much, Susan. I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Peace 🌿

[@annemurphy484]

Fabulous…..loved that first print!!! Now I’ve you & Fulton to watch. 😀😀😃👏👏

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks so much 😊Anne! Appreciate your fabulous comments! Peace 🌿

[@judithchiasson8554]

can't get enough of your stencil making and placement--your compositions! : D

[@KateWordArt]

Thank you very much, Judith! So encouraging 🌿🌿🌿

[@funnydogmom]

OoooH. I love this too!

[@KateWordArt]

@@funnydogmom thank you again for your lovely comment. Thanks for watching. Peace 🌿

[@artlives8188]

Those were great. I’m learning a lot from you.

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Nikki, I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for your great comments!

[@BunnyLang]

I really love how you get into art theory when you're teaching. It reinforces my memory of it. :)

[@KateWordArt]

Oh my, Bunny! Thank you so much. I don't often talk "theory" because I lack confidence in that area, but I try to talk about my decisions as I go along. I'm glad it helps. Peace 🌿

[@jdmosaics]

@@KateWordArtjust a note that’s Yellow Ochre is an Earth pigment… and in not transparent. It is opaque… Amsterdam I think has now made a transparent one, in general it has always been opaque. Love your video. You didn’t say what those colourful stencils were made of at the start, are they a coloured plastic or Mylar? Thanks again, love your Fine Art content. ❤

[@KateWordArt]

@@jdmosaics Neena, you're correct, of course. YO is opaque. I often mix it with satin glazing medium when I'm painting, and that makes it more transparent. The colored stencils/masks I used at that time were mylar or plastic subject dividers. Peace 🌿

[@sallywilliams7659]

Love your wo ❤ What are you using for your stencils? ☮️

[@KateWordArt]

Which ones? Sally, in the first few videos, I used plastic subject dividers you find in school supplies. Later, I used mylar stencil sheets from Amazon. Here's a link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVMXC5HY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_image Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your lovely comment about my artwork. Peace!

[@suerothberg143]

superb composition and color.

[@Karibee61]

Immensely fabulous and inspiring ❤

[@KateWordArt]

Karibee, thanks for all your fabulous & inspiring comments. Peace to you also in the UK 🌿

[@maureenmeek2838]

So glad to find you and your wonderful art.😊Love your colors, your processes and each piece is so free and truly lovely!!❤

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Maureen, for your wonderful comments. I appreciate your watching and observations so much. Peace 🌿

[@sherrigittel4623]

Wow, wow, wow❤

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Sherri, for your wow-full comment and for watching! I appreciate it very much. peace 🌿

[@sheilacym]

How interesting, inspiring and unique !! Just came across your channel today ( December 2023). Wishing you every success for the New Year, 2024, Kate 😊🎉🤩

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks so much, Sheila for your inspiring comments! I hope 2024 is the best year you've ever had! Peace 🌿

[@margaretpinsent6388]

That is a massive plate! Tfs your process. I loved the print before the blue...but I can see the beauty in the final too .

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Margaret. If you haven't already, check out Fulton's work at @artwhisperer88. He's the artist I'm learning the large format process from.

[@margaretpinsent6388]

@@KateWordArt yes, I've seen his work & it's great.

[@margaretsmith9085]

After 7 minutes of watching your video, I wanted to go to my artroom and paint. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@KateWordArt]

Thank you so much for sharing that with me. Peace 🌿

[@jacki1259]

Wow, I did think at first that your style reminded me of Fulton. Then I was thrilled to see he had commented and praised you and now I’m about half way through this video and I’m subscribed and a fan now! You definitely have your own style and your channel is fabulous! I’m looking forward to seeing your subscriber count go sky high. You deserve it. This video is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge and techniques 🙏

[@KateWordArt]

Wow, Jacki, thank you for wowing me with your terrific comments. I appreciate your sentiments and subscription, too. 🌿Peace

[@Goombye]

These are lovely.

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks for your lovely comment! Peace 🌿

[@leighmcgrady771]

I found your videos today. I love them!

[@KateWordArt]

Wow, Leigh, thanks for your lovely comment 🌿 Peace

[@ivywreden6330]

Love this first pice. Great colors

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks for your lovely comment, Ivy. Peace🌿

[@barbarawhite3031]

Love this so much.

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Peace 🌿

[@maryvonnebanta1733]

Thank you for sharing. Outstanding results.

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks for your outstanding comment!

[@renig5059]

Love the shapes of your stencils 🎉

[@KateWordArt]

Thank you so much, Reni! Thanks for your lovely comment.

[@maureenmeek2838]

Beautiful!!!❤

[@KateWordArt]

Thank you so much! 🌿

[@BlueZion9]

Nice work and presentation.

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Ann, for your nice comment. I appreciate it very much. Peace 🌿

[@CynthiaOBryan]

What do you do with all these pieces? I love your work! Great information!

[@KateWordArt]

@CynthiaOBryan Cynthia, my stand-alone prints are photographed and uploaded to my POD website at pixels.com. The original flat files are sometimes displayed in my home, sold or gifted. The "rejects" are most often used for collage either in notecards or small artwork done on cradle panels. Some get cut up & used for my mixed media wall sculptures done on pine boxes. Thanks for your lovely comment and question. Peace 🌿

[@kbr-health]

I was worried for the gelli plate each time you tried to take off the stencil with your exacto knife :D

[@KateWordArt]

Thank you, I use a tracing stylus now. No sharp points!!! Peace to you, Kate

[@janetseager4069]

Hi Kate, I have just discovered you and am so pleased that have I am a new fan and subscriber. Thank you so much

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks so much, Janet, for your comments and especially your subscription. That means a lot! 🌿 Peace

[@carolwunsch4546]

Hi, Kate! I enjoyed this so much! I’ve been playing catch up with my video watching. Fun to know I have another new one to watch after this! Spectacular results. Love your style.

[@KateWordArt]

Yay! Thank you, Carol, for your spectacular comments!

[@RainDropps]

How is it that the paint didn’t dry by the time you peeled off the masks on your first pull? Maybe I missed you mentioning the paints you used? Nice prints 😊

[@KateWordArt]

Mostly, I use heavy body paints. Amsterdam and Liquitex are go-to favorites for printmaking, and if I use fluids, Golden is my choice. One learns how much to use, which I'm still learning, but you do have to work on the quicker side. Peace 🌿

[@SandraPype-nb3ns]

Thank you for sharing!! Such an inspiration❤

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Sandra for your inspiring comment! Peace 🌿

[@beverlywinder5896]

Missing you! Love your Art. This piece is one of my favorite. I hope all is well.

[@KateWordArt]

Oh, thank you, Beverly. I have had some health issues that prevent me from working. I just filmed a segment & will launch soon. Thanks for your sweet inquiry. Peace 🌿

[@marybarnaby6162]

Just discovered your channel. Love what you do, great explanations of your thinking, very inspiring and helpful

[@KateWordArt]

Thank you, Mary, for your encouragement & your inspiring comments!

[@marylouharkins5887]

What colors did you use on back ground of first print? Love the color and the print

[@KateWordArt]

MaryLou, I'm not sure but it may have been Thalo Turq & a bit of black or Paynes Gray. Thanks for your lovely comments 🌿 Peace

[@teresajones5121]

Hey I just joined your channel on you tube. Saw your work for the first time. And it is so beautiful. I heard you say you make a lot of your own designs to put on the geli plate. I haven’t done this yet I really want to. So what do you make your patterns out of. I just love it. You are very different than others. And I love the way you do it. I know you have a lot of different painting together. Just awesome. But I would love to know what your patterns are made of. And like I said I have never done this. I have just received my first geli plate. It’s a 8 by 10. I do journals. Hadn’t been doing them long. But your work sure is awesome. Thanks for putting it on you tube for us to see your beautiful work. Thank you.

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Teresa, for your enthusiastic comments. I apologize for my tardy reply as I've been in hospital for tests. My stencils are made of anything I find interesting that I think might work. Plastic subject dividers, acetate sheet protectors, mylar, and plain manila folders. My next videos will show Manila folders. Keep watching, and I do hope you enjoy your gelli plate. Also, watch Fulton Sim @artwhisperer88 He's who I began learning with. Peace 🌿

[@rodicalupu2570]

@@KateWordArt❤

[@connieborg7537]

Stunning results. Great execution of composition and colours. ❤😮 How big is the plate please .

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks for your stunning comments, Connie. My plate is 16"× 20". Paper is 22"× 30". Peace🌿

[@marilynht]

Lovely work. What are stencils made from?

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks for your lovely comment. Typically, they are mylar or some form of acetate or plastic, like a subject dividers in school supplies. You can use sheet protectors, and now, I use Manila folders so I can discard them after using them a few times. I live where I cannot use indoor plumbing for cleaning the stencils. Basically, you can make your masks from anything, even copy paper for a 1x use! Just cut the shapes you want and go for it! Peace 🌿

[@claresmith9545]

I am about to start this exciting art. Your work seems original and fun. What is the item that you are smoothing the paper with?

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks for your comments, Claire. It may be a baron. You can find it here:amzn.to/49ScvFb. Enjoy your journey! Peace 🌿

[@claresmith9545]

Thanks Kate. I look forward to watching your other vids x

[@TheBlonderiffic]

How do you keep the paint from drying when you pick up your stencils. When I take that long, the paint is dry. Do you use a paint extendor?

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Linda, for your question. I'm always aware that acrylics dry quickly, but I don't use extenders. I do use heavy body paints (tube), although sometimes, I do use a fluid. I try to have paper ready and utilize the window of open time wisely. Have everything at the ready & work quickly. I believe my paper selection contributes to successful transfers also. I use 100% cotton papers for watercolor & printmaking, so absorption is vital. Feel free to get back with me if you have more questions. Peace 🌿

[@sylviags4479]

I see Miro ahd tren Rothko e final y Kaleemullah,,,Wonderfulk vídeo madame! CloudKit I know how to care a Gello pronto l’aver if the climate is to set (like me, too bear to Arno river, at Italy)? Thanks and congratulazioni!❤😊

[@KateWordArt]

Wow, Sylvia, that's a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much for your comments and your interest in my channel! Peace 🌿

[@maryjanekeitel322]

What paper do you use for making your stencils?

[@KateWordArt]

In the beginning, I used some bristol paper for cutting stencils. Recently, I used discarded manila folders. After finding Fulton @artwhisperer88, I started using plastic subject dividers (school supplies) and finally, I now use mylar from Amazon. Thanks for your question. Good luck! Peace!!

[@karens5429]

Wow! Are you inspiring!

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks, Karen, for your encouraging comments!

[@ruthcat]

Wonderful information and beautiful prints. Do you use mostly paper stencils? What kind of paper?

[@KateWordArt]

I'm sorry for my tardy reply, Ruth. Thanks for your beautiful comment & questions. I'm using Manila folders now because I can discard them and/or use them in other collage when paint builds up in interesting ways. My favorite stencils & masks are plastic subject dividers in school supplies. I've also used mylar, but it's clear and hard to see when removing from the plate. Peace 🌿

[@ruthcat]

Thank you!

[@KateWordArt]

@@ruthcat sorry, Cynthia, I thought your name was Ruth. 🌿

[@ruthcat]

@@KateWordArt Not to worry.

[@helent6000]

What do you mean by color shaper? It looks like a paint brush to me :)

[@KateWordArt]

Yes, Helen, instead of bristles, color shapers are made like a brush, but have silicone wedge to spread paint. Here's a link to see it: amzn.to/3vHoxmb

[@maryvonnebanta1733]

I appreciate so much that you cut your own stencils. I do too. I use all the junk mail, especially the cards…

[@KateWordArt]

I haven't always. It's only recently after finding Fulton Sim here on KZbin that I really began cutting them myself. Thanks for your comments.

[@maryvonnebanta1733]

@@KateWordArt me too! Fulton Sim is awesome. So are you. Great artists.

[@minnahumble2294]

I love the print at minute 5:54.

[@KateWordArt]

Thank you, Minna. I appreciate your lovely comment. 🌿

[@hotpinkjalapenos]

That thumb nail is beautiful

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks again!🌿

[@karens5429]

Very inspiring. Love the design and colors to enhance it. How do you set up to delineate the perfect placement for each successive print pull?

[@KateWordArt]

If you watch long enough, you'll see that I have many registration mishaps. My plate shifts as I use it & clean it. It's a good idea to mark the table underneath with guidelines. I now use a large plexiglass surface for my plate and T-Squares for marking the top & sides. Thanks for your inspiring comments. Peace 🌿

[@KateWordArt]

Karen, here's a look at my set up: kzbin.infoVK_mqk7z4DE?feature=share

[@suzt7076]

I’m curious as to why the paint didn’t dry in the time it took to lift off the stencils? I would have thought you would have to pull with a wet layer after that amount of time

[@KateWordArt]

I'm working quickly to remove masks before that happens. I also use a heavier body paint that stays open longer. Thanks for your comments. Peace 🌿

[@sheilabassett3188]

So what is it you have made your masks of???

[@KateWordArt]

Sheila, during this time period, I used plastic subject dividers found in school supplies. Then I found clear mylar at Amazon, but it's hard to see for removal. If you look in the description of most of my videos, there are links to various things I use. Currently, I use manila folders because of my living situation & clean up, so I can use them afterward in collage or throw away. They're also problematic, tearing easily with wet paint. I'll be going back to the plastic sleeves & not worrying about the clean-up. Thanks for your question & watching! Peace 🌿

[@karenrobinson6123]

What did you make your stencils with.

[@KateWordArt]

Karen, my clear stencils that I cut myself are made with mylar from Amazon. The colored ones are either made from plastic subject dividers in school supplies or a colored mylar or film also from Amazon. There should be links in the description boxes of each video that will lead you to the products used. Thanks for asking. 🌿Peace

[@SandraPype-nb3ns]

Why do you prefer Somerset over Rives BFK?

[@KateWordArt]

I've never used Rives 🌿

[@karens5429]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jennrowsell7868]

❤

[@connieborg7537]

I have read that if you leave the paint to dry completely the paper will not tear

[@KateWordArt]

I haven't had courage to try it. 🤓

[@patriciamonreal4401]

What’s the size of paper?

[@KateWordArt]

Patricia, I think it's 22x30 inches. Thanks for your question! Peace 🌿

[@63artemisia63]

You need a bigger baren! (Apologies to Jaws author Peter Benchley.)

[@KateWordArt]

Yes, I do, actually!!! 🌿

[@cbrt2011]

Why do you let them sit for 5 minutes?

[@KateWordArt]

Letting the paper sit allows the paper to absorb the paint. Of course, it depends on the fiber content of the paper and the fluidity of the paint. Especially, wait if you're using a 2nd application to pick up a ghost print. Thanks for the question. Peace 🌿

[@karens5429]

❤what stencil material do you use?

[@KateWordArt]

Hi Karen, I first started w plastic subject dividers, but I've also used clear mylar, which I prefer. Peace 🌿

[@suezq456]

These are called masks. They are masking the gel plate from the color. A stencil has "holes" or the design is cut out allowing the color to go through to the gel plate.

[@KateWordArt]

@suezq456 yes, Sue, you are correct in your explanation of the terms I've used loosely throughout my videos. Thank you so much for your comment. Peace 🌿

[@minnahumble2294]

I also thinks it’s awesome at 7:20 , just not as much. Besides at 7:20 it’s misregistered.

[@KateWordArt]

Thanks again, Minna. These early misregistrations will be mounted to cradle wood panels, and those edges will be cut off. I'm hoping my new system will help guard against that. 🌿

[@minnahumble2294]

@@KateWordArtso glad because the longer I look at it, the more I love the finished work at 7:20. 😊

[@SandraPype-nb3ns]

I cringed each time a stencil lifted, it was almost too much to watch😅

[@KateWordArt]

I cringed, too! Thanks so much for watching! 🌿

[@jdmosaics]

@@KateWordArtjust a suggestion, if you roll your paint on first then put your stencils on top… pull your print and then remove your stencils… then you can pull another print.. much fun!

[@KateWordArt]

@@jdmosaics yes, I'm learning that. Thanks. 🌿

[@marymeyer8185]

These are all amazing. Thank you!

[@KateWordArt]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much, Mary.