Gelli Plate Prints with Leaves and Spirals

[@avanellehansen4525]

Beautifully done. Taking the suckered off off the tree trunk is good for the tree. After printing wuth leaves, I let the paint dry on them. Before the leaf itself dries and curls, I press them in old books. They make pretty centers of interest for collage, especially the metallic ones.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Avanelle, and thank you for that great, creative idea for further use of the leaves!

[@Roseyscrapper]

Very fun. I would love to see how you use them.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you! I have several videos on how to deploy the prints, here are a few, “Gelli Print Dragonfly Collage” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmmUin-Pm52SadE "Plot Twist - “How to Create Mixed Media Art Using Gelli Prints” kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6mnaJaofNCjjtksi=Pwpr7cHV1I6qVubO "How to Re-Use a Painted Canvas" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmSagHaYntSmeJKBi "How to Use Gelli Prints for Collage Projects - Creating A Base - Part 1" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJytp2Bqr9eYrq8 “Mixed Media Flower Collage with Gelli Prints & Acrylics” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2bak5-aYsefras and I will make a quick short for the paintings that result from the use of these prints, providing it is successful of course!

[@s.k.1091]

Hi Vikki. I always love watching your videos - very inspiring and so relaxing too!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much! I love hearing that, feeling relaxed and inspired is a great state for creativity!

[@patriciajones5907]

Wow, you certainly have an eye for colors! Incredible prints!

[@VikkiReed]

Patricia, thank you! I love playing with color!

[@63artemisia63]

When I justify buying Golden acrylics, like you I always mention the impressive pigment load. (For about half the price, Liquitex Basics has a good amount of pigment.) I always add to that, I need all the help I can get ;o)

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you! I tried the Liquitex Fluid Acrylics, didn't care for them...I do like some of the Liquitex Soft Body Acrylics though...

[@63artemisia63]

@@VikkiReed I understand and agree. I meant that recommendation for viewers who don’t want to spend what Golden costs. BTW, if I could buy wallpaper like the first background you made with Titan Buff, Teal and Bright Iridescent Gold, I would cover all my walls with it.

[@VikkiReed]

@@63artemisia63ah, very good! Yes, thank you! And yes, sometimes the gelli plate generates the most beautiful patterns spontaneously! My friend calls it “accidental beauty”!

[@amherst88]

*Beautiful* Vikki -- I *love* watching you gel print (miss your face though :) ❤

[@VikkiReed]

You are too kind! Thank you, I will be back soon with more “face time”

[@anndekhors4160]

Beautiful colours combination VIKKI,❤ YOUR RESULTS ,THANK YOU ….

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much, Ann! I love color! Thank you taking the time to watch and comment

[@deborahneumann9162]

These are MARVELOUS!!! Great layering! 🙂

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much, Deborah!

[@margaretsummers3712]

Beautiful prints! Perfect colors.

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much, Margaret!

[@marshacastello8350]

Always a good time! Thanks...beautiful work!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Marsha!

[@dwilloughby1969]

I love the black and purple it looks like a galaxy background

[@VikkiReed]

@@dwilloughby1969I love that interpretation, thank you!

[@vonettadevo]

Wow, 29% humidity, that sounds great! I'm enjoying our weather in NYC right now, warm during the day, cool at night, no oppressive humidity. We're at 63% now but it is much better than it was a month ago. Thanks for your video, was looking at all the different types of paints and I want to try these over the Liquitex acrylics. Also, I like picking my colors vs. getting a set so appreciate you listing the ones you used. At least the first five are on my wishlist.

[@VikkiReed]

Vonetta, thank you, I would really struggle with 63% humidity! I had no idea how lucky I was to have such low humidity so much of the time, at least when it comes to gelli printing. The Golden Fluid Acrylics are my favorite, but the Liquitex Soft Body pigments are a close second...just not the heavy body OR the Fluid Acrylics (by Liquitex)

[@vonettadevo]

@@VikkiReed Aah, another question - what is the biggest difference btw the Golden and Liquitex fluid acrylics? And yes, it takes some getting used to - 63% is much better than the summertime heat and humidity, relatively speaking.

[@VikkiReed]

@@vonettadevo I'm not sure I can answer your question, I would challenge you to decide...I can tell you if expense is not a barrier, I would always go with the Golden

[@vonettadevo]

@@VikkiReed I bought 12 Golden colors from Blick Arts and can’t wait to try them out to see what they’re like.

[@VikkiReed]

@@vonettadevo phew! Well that is quite the investment! I hope you are thrilled with the results!

[@kristinaandthegerman4554]

I enjoy seeing different colors left upon the plate. Although, you and I have very dissimilar color palettes. But I completely adore the technique and finished product. Beautiful work!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Kristina I think it's great we have different palettes! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@kathrynmoon8793]

😑oh how I miss March weather in AZ!🏝🏊‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🎾🍹☀️🌵🦂 This video is very inspiring for multiple layered prints! Thank you!

[@VikkiReed]

Kathryn, thank you, and yes, March weather in AZ is pretty close to paradise!

[@maureenknight3863]

fabulous! ty

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much, Maureen!

[@DebraQuinn-rg6gt]

Vikki, I’ve bought most of the colours you have but I bought some cheaper brands too and I’m slowly replacing with Golden to spread the cost

[@VikkiReed]

Debra, great idea, I hope you are getting results you love!

[@terririggle6106]

I just found yr channel and have been binge watching all yr videos! I am just hooked on yr style and the pieces you do are amazing!! Looking forward to more!

[@VikkiReed]

lol, bless you Terri! Thank you, a new video is in the works on choosing glass pieces and printing with them, coming soon!

[@donnaterrell938]

Happy to see you ...nice printing session!

[@VikkiReed]

Donna, thank you very much!

[@janemcgregor5921]

I have just found your channel! Wow what wonderful layering and colours! You are so talented. I am going to invest in Golden paints as they seem to get much better results than my cheap Pebeo paints! Although it is probably your talent that gets you such wonderful results. Well done!

[@VikkiReed]

Jane, thank you so much! I really believe the Golden Fluid Acrylics are a huge part of my success…let us know how you make out with your new pigments!

[@impish22]

how fun, these are beautiful

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much, I had fun, too!

[@Arianna1308]

😊😊I am laughing because the prints you didn't like look beatiful for me. Can you use those rice paper prints for making cards? I will hate to rip them to make strips for collage.

[@VikkiReed]

lol, whoops, I know, sometimes I look back and think, “why didn’t I like that?” It’s pretty hard to create cards from the rice paper because it’s very hard to cut accurately, but you can apply it to birchwood panel and I have videos on that! Thanks for your comment and question!

[@Arianna1308]

@@VikkiReed thank you for your quick answer. I think I will make the prints on card paper. Any suggestions on which to use?

[@VikkiReed]

@@Arianna1308yes! I love HP Premium 32 (copy paper). If you don’t want to invest in that you can go with 24 lb stock. Smooth papers pull the best prints, stock with “tooth” or texture gives a different effect, but I love the magic of a smooth paper which picks up the most from the Gelli Plate, happy printing!

[@headlessviolin]

Oh I do so love to watch you work thank you so much xxx

[@VikkiReed]

@@headlessviolin Thank you so much! This one was fun!

[@frankohlmeier8927]

You are using just Rice paper….will this all work with a heavier soft drawing or printmaking paper?

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you for your question! I have tried this with printmaking paper and although I've seen other artists make that work, in fact purchasing the recommended printmaking paper...I have not had success with it. If I am not printing with the rice paper (which is best for me anyway because the majority of my prints are used in mixed media pieces) I prefer the HP Premium 32 copy paper which is heavier, but still very smooth. If the paper has any "tooth" at all, it becomes more challenging to get a great print!

[@lindsaybrown3770]

Thank you for sharing your process and creative ideas. What do you do with all of your prints??

[@VikkiReed]

Lindsay, thank you for asking! The primary use for my gelli prints is as collage in mixed media art! I also turn some into greeting cards, others I mount to (birchwood) panel and then they are art pieces on their own! I have videos on all these techniques, I'll list a few here to get you started! “Gelli Print Dragonfly Collage” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmmUin-Pm52SadE "Plot Twist - “How to Create Mixed Media Art Using Gelli Prints” kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6mnaJaofNCjjtksi=Pwpr7cHV1I6qVubO "How to Use Gelli Prints for Collage Projects - Creating A Base - Part 1" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJytp2Bqr9eYrq8 "How to Re-Use a Painted Canvas" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmSagHaYntSmeJKBi “Adding Gelli Plate Dragonfly Art to Wood Panel” kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iwkIqKoZupi80si=K4DdiX8ecS54tZIX “Mixed Media Flower Collage with Gelli Prints & Acrylics” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2bak5-aYsefras

[@lindsaybrown3770]

@@VikkiReed thank you for the links….. I am becoming fascinated by this process of printing, as it is possible to create beautiful images through layers…..I love the idea of layers, it is like a visual representation of time and place

[@VikkiReed]

@@lindsaybrown3770 yes, Lindsay, I am SO fascinated by this process and discovering new elements all the time, it is wildly satisfying when it works well, so much so that one can tolerate the frustration when it does not!

[@margaretsummers3712]

Hi Vickki. Can you tell mu/us what the secret is to getting all the "ghost" or leftover dabs of paint off the Gelli plate? It seems I always have a little left over junk on it.

[@VikkiReed]

Hi Margaret, thanks for your question! You probably missed the words on the screen, I picked up residue with packing tape, twice! When all conditions are optimal, the print will pull "cleanly", but if there are things left on the plate you don't like, you can easily pull it up with some packing tape...you can see more in my "Gelli Printing Basics Including Lifting Dried Paint" video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipLViJukg6pmnNksi=77jA52gvSDHVxZCQ

[@christinemain5810]

Could I use artificial leaves as well?

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks for your question, yes, you can!

[@christinemain5810]

Thank you!

[@VikkiReed]

@@christinemain5810 I will mention that you want a quality texture on your artificial leaves, and to use the side with the "veins" to get a good imprint...have fun!