Experiment with house paint on a gel plate

A Gelli plate is lots of fun to use and is readily available to anyone interested in making art on paper. www.gelliarts.com.
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[@Engelhafen]

Thank you for the call to originality - so many people buy other peoples designs and stencils and have no personal voice

[@margeryciambra7344]

I can’t wait to tell you there is nothing better than creating one’s own ideas..this is why I cannot go to art schools...I do my own thing & I love my mistakes too. I would never attempt to copy your techniques..however it doesn’t stop me from admiring your talent...thank you for all those wonderful videos. Margy

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks Margery, more power to you and your art! 😘

[@dedefitzpatrick4092]

@@artwhisperer88All thé Masters experimented! I love how you just go for it!

[@carolwunsch4546]

Love the brown & raw sienna! The iridescent fluid is gorgeous. Lovely!

[@SleepyCatCottage]

Congratulations on this adventure. Beautiful composition. The layering has been successful with the semitransparent white really bringing it all together. Love it.

[@GayeNieuwenhof]

I admire your creative, experimental spirit. The continual search for new imagery is what art making is all about. Let it live long.

[@micheleneconradie4997]

Oh! My Lord, that first pull takes my breath away. Guess who will be using her little sample pots of house paint on the plate this evening! Thanks for sharing. I’m addicted to your channel 😊

[@outdoor_kat]

I'm always amazed at how beautifully you place your marks. I love watching you work, it reminds me to embrace artful spontaneity. Have a nice week!

[@vocalchords3609]

How sad - a lady felt unable to explore within herself, that which might express something of herself and find her response to that which she senses - as a fellow human creature. I wish her well - and hope she can feel what it feels like, when we embrace and live into, Ben Zander's phrase - 'The Art of Possibility'. As a musician and artist - what a joy to live into and explore, how things might be.........a choice we can all choose to make. Lovely lovely work - stunning - and what a great example to the lady enquirer - you saying, 'what might happen if I use eggshell enamel on the gel plate......' (I paraphrase). Thank you so much.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks for your eloquent comments! Thanks for watching!

[@l.wolfm.7006]

Very Nice. 👍 A high quality latex/acrylic house/wall paint is really not all that much different than acrylic artists paint. Artist acrylics likely have a higher pigment load and typically a higher viscosity. But the house paint "one coat" are actually decently thick. Many artists that do super large format works do use latex acrylic house/wall paint rather than the more expensive artists acrylic paints. Longevity and permanence is typically not an issue with art work on an archival substrate and for interior display. It may be necessary to add an artists acrylic retarder to fast dry latex acrylic wall paint but, doing that has no compatibility issues. They are the same family of paint.

[@celiawilson6448]

I was thinking of using some acrylic water based house paint - so a very appropriate session. At art school we were encouraged to be ourselves and then judged on how we used our own ideas and techniques and it was the best experience of my life. I love your masks as they are your own. I’ve just cut out a ‘maple leaf ‘ shape out of an ice cream tub lid. They are not acceptable for recycling for some reason! Thanks for your enjoyable videos.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much Celia!

[@michelenishikatsu4273]

“I’m sure I’ll be severely criticized, he say’s”! Fulton…darling artist, you!🍒

[@ivywreden6330]

Love that you used house paint, great idea. I thought it would work, it’s also acrylic these days.

[@artwhisperer88]

Yes! Thank you!

[@user-mh8ee6nt8n]

Love this. Just like willem dekooning. And the others.

[@artwhisperer88]

💖💖

[@sandra1582]

I very much appreciate what u do by lettng us in on your experimentation. It is my opinion that viewers do not have a right to complain about your choices for your art. We are very fortunate to have this opportunity for inspiration! Thanks for the peaceful moments I get from watching u work!

[@artwhisperer88]

" I complain, therefore I exist." 😋

[@ErinneKennedy]

soak it over night in a small tub with Murphy's oil soap. then use one of those sponges called "Magic Eraser". just repeat til its clean

[@tamaraantal1292]

NICE!

[@Nowletbe]

Now you can start haunting the miss tint isle at the paint store like I do!LOL

[@sandraagens9646]

Picasso and Pollock have used house paint, so I'd say you're in good company.

[@pamilagrimes1588]

Appreciate when you experiment. If Jackson Pollock used house paint why not try it. Liked the texture!

[@janice2992]

Love your enamal house paint. Mixed media it's fab. ❤

[@maryvonnebanta1733]

Great idea! I have some house paint left too!

[@BB-nz5sk]

Quote of the day…”Then I thought…what the hell? And I’m going to do it anyway.” 🎉

[@melstampz]

Wonderful!!

[@RMurrell31]

I too wondered if using house paint (interior) would work, you took the guesswork out. Cool. Love your approach and style.

[@janice2992]

I totally agree with you about doing all the elements oneself. We watch the process to learn not to copy. We will find our own signiture look. I am really looking forward to doing some prints. Thank you teacher❤

[@artwhisperer88]

You are so welcome Janice!

[@ivywreden6330]

Great colors

[@lindyashford7744]

House paint is a legitimate art supply and has been for many decades! I liked the way your dark brown retained the brush marks, and the final result looks good. I just took a lesson in how hard it is to register if the paper is too small, no way of easily adding accurate registration bars. And no way to disguise the mistake…… I have more respect for your system each time I watch, so simple and effective, so thanks so much for the technical as well as the aesthetic. I also learned that cat hair and gel plates are not compatible!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much Lindy! House paint is something of a last resort, for serious art I still recommend legit art supplies which are carefully blended for longevity and lightfastness. Speaking of cat fur, just for laffs please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32vfaGQrcdkjaM

[@janice2992]

Lindy Ashford I love how the dark brown shows the brush marks. Great music for video. I prefer instrumental music. Jazz is jolly 💖. Love from 🇬🇧

[@robertwebber8672]

lol, the thought of a gel plate going thru a printing press did make me laff!

[@artwhisperer88]

Hmm, I still wouldn't mind having a press, and maybe a bigger apartment! 😁

[@judithgillam5074]

You never cease to amaze me . Thank you so much . Kind regards - Judi - Australia

[@susanbilyeu22]

I love your curious, exploring way with the gel plate, always interesting - very cool results! I make most of my collage papers on the gel plate and freehand, but when you told us how you used paint to create collage papers, I tried it right away - had lots of fun with it, and was happy to have more collage options for my pieces - yay! But I do get where your viewer was coming from (who wanted to download your "famous scribbles" - 'cause they are very cool! You have such a wonderful, loose touch with them! 😎Thanks for sharing, I always enjoy your videos!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much for your input Susan! Wishing you endless hours of fun and discovery!

[@Nowletbe]

Some of that house paint is very high quality and if Jackson Pollack used it why not the Art whisperer?

[@heksedansd.2919]

Many years ago....when i started painting, I found that I could use soooo many things that was "not normal" to use!!🙂 We dont always have to go buy something expencive to make a painting og other kinds of art!

[@artwhisperer88]

Amen! 😎

[@donrogers776]

I use latex house paint all the time; I get it from one of the big box stores, they sell it for under 4 bucks as a sample to try at home; and I purchase returned paint or mis-matched colors in the pint size - not the gallon size; been criticized about that from other artists but I don't expect my work to be around for all eternity :). Inspired by your video demo!

[@artwhisperer88]

Let's say that it is a guilty pleasure for us folks who don't have deep pockets for art supplies! 😎

[@donrogers776]

@@artwhisperer88 I can buy that! Yes the budget keeps me being careful!

[@DrJones-nh4my]

That looked very interesting. I don't know how it looked when you first pulled it, but the black ink looked like it was a piece of leather. House paint has a nice effect.

[@jenniferprior3034]

I was so taken with the first layer and was thinking about records and music and energy. Wasn't sure about 2nd layer (it's an experiment, right?) But, brilliant you, the 3rd layer brought it all together in a fascinating way. I was outside a shop window looking in. What fun!

[@donnacrantshaw8505]

Very cool!

[@artwhisperer88]

thanks so much!

[@rozwallace1143]

Love it.

[@diannabelluscio3273]

Some affluent artists use house paint such as RUSSELL MIYAKI - he paints abstract dogs also he uses wallboard so you are not alone

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks Diana. Although it was a fun experiment I wouldn't send everyone to the hardware stores to buy out house paint! Artist's paints are carefully blended for lightfastness, longevity and non-toxicity. I'm not switching anytime soon. 😎

[@diannabelluscio3273]

@@artwhisperer88 🖌 print onward!!!!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

What fun to see you experiment. Really enjoyed this. I love the white pearl iridescent too, especially over dark background. I have the same black handled brayers (which I adore) and I soak mine overnight in 50/50 Murphy's oil soap and water (reusing the mix over many days) and next morning wipe with paper towel to get off the softened paint, then use a very soft nail brush and bar soap to get off the excess, they come out beautifully clean every time.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks for the brayer cleaning tip Kathy! Will do just that right now!

[@ReneeMoreno]

No criticism! I heard a story that a famous artist used house paint and his gallery rep would try to replace his paint with high end oils which he hated...

[@nenatirkkonen1659]

I always hold my breath when You use a surgical knife to pick up mask pieces. It is very sharp and can easily damage the gel plate. Maybe You could use tweezers?

[@artwhisperer88]

No.

[@loribeetler591]

I am late to the party by a few months. I fine videos I have missed. Sorry for the late response, better than none at all. Lol

[@dalevoelkerfineart]

Gotta break the rules!

[@loribeetler591]

Genius, if you don’t try new and different things how will you know. Jackson Pollock used how’s paint.

[@jdmosaics]

Most house paint is Acrylic these days or has acrylic polymers. In the US you call it house paint.. Latex in some cases but it is not made of rubber latex.

[@charalson3023]

I am soooo dang happy to find your channel and art!!! I am currently binge watching all your videos and am filled with ideas and excitement! Do you ever use damp paper (such as is done in traditional printmaking)? Do you ever have in-person classes/workshops? This piece is stunning !!!!!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much! You are the second person to ask if I can do in person tutorials. Unfortunately i am not set up for that, being in a cramped apartment is not ideal for art instruction! Will try your idea of a damp paper sometime.

[@BB-nz5sk]

Darn! I wanted to sign up to be your apprentice!! 😂 Didn’t artists used to spend time apprenticing…back in the day?

[@cynthiakammann7368]

Rules are made to be broken.

[@cynthiakammann7368]

And, wow! It worked!

[@paulisaez]

Hahaha. It's so cool. I like your experiment. Do you mind giving us the recepie for such a large gelli?. I use the plane one. It's doesn't last for long, though. The last gelli I made with alchool got fungus after a while. How long are you able to use your gelli?

[@artwhisperer88]

This wonderful gelli plate I got from dickblick.com. I don't believe in reinventing the wheel by making my own gel plate!

[@paulisaez]

Thank you so much for responding. Can you give me the name. I don't think I'll find such a big size here in 🇦🇺 Australia. I enjoy looking st your videos. Have a beautiful day.

[@paulisaez]

The gelli plate brand or company name ane I meant

[@artwhisperer88]

@@paulisaez it is made by gelliarts.com there is also another company called gelpress www.amazon.com/stores/Gel+Press/page/6DEF11E6-0BB3-45A9-AC7B-D9A2699AED99?ref_=ast_bln

[@amberrundell]

Do u sell ur prints? I think if u don’t u should some of them r very awsome and I am sure people would love to hang them in their home😊

[@artwhisperer88]

Yes I sell my work on a direct basis. [e-mail] for business inquiries. Thanks for watching!

[@BB-nz5sk]

Does anyone know what style Mr. Sim’s work would be considered?

[@artwhisperer88]

out of respect for artists who preceded me it is called geometric abstraction

[@BB-nz5sk]

@@artwhisperer88 thank you for educating me…I am a science nerd trying to reinvent myself as an artist for this stage of my life!

[@artwhisperer88]

@@BB-nz5sk what you are doing is reinventing yourself. That is very admirable!

[@coraannetoledo-merritt1220]

Was the house paint water based?

[@artwhisperer88]

Yes.