Fun Printing Techniques with Gel Press

[@carlystone5994]

I don't say this lightly. Mark, you are a Classic! In teaching, art, history telling, etc ❤

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Very kind of you to say Carly! Thank you so much!

[@pdmullgirl]

Hey Mark! I’d never stop playing with that. So many beautiful options. I Love it! ❤️💜💚

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

You're right! So many things you can do with it. I love mine!

[@merryaijlman7833]

I always want to save the netting from my turkeys. You proved its a great source for creating texture. I really liked the wood grain roller too. Thanks for sharing Mark. Great ideas, ❤😊

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

They make a wonderful hair net / hat for the kitchen, too but I like to use mine for crafts!

[@bonniemorris1535]

Endless possibilities, and a great way to use up paints from other projects !

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

You know it Bonnie! Have a nice day friend!

[@marylikesthis6647]

Yes for sure Bonnie!

[@marymendoza3351]

Wow! I was mesmerized…..🙂

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

That makes me so happy to hear Mary! Thank you so much!

[@semmaville]

really cool... I kept laughing every time you pulled out something next... anything goes with you!!! very cool Mark 🥰😍🤩

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

So many fun things at the 99c store for this project!

[@leahnoelle340]

Me, too! I was like what the heck is he going to do with this!?

[@anneedesignedit982]

I love being creative my entire life . Love your tutorials OMGosh!! I have been following for years ~

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

I'm so glad Annee! This one was really fun to make!

[@bextermonkey246]

WHEEEEEEEEE! I've been waiting for you to do this! Thanks!

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

So much fun making this video!

[@MahamKausar-fm1yd]

I'm speechless you are amazing

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Thanks for all the love!

[@adrianaariza-jones3694]

So fun !! Thanks, Mark 🥰

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

My pleasure!!

[@delfinadiem3158]

Beautiful colors, great creativity with all those tools, m'ijo ❤

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Thanks Delfina!

[@BNHAalltheway]

Neat things You used on Your gel press to make cool designes

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Love experimenting on it and they'll all go into my art journals eventually!

[@leahnoelle340]

So many new things to try on my Gel plate! Thank you for sharing this Mark!

[@indiramodi9457]

I can't wait to try some of these myself Leah!

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

You are so welcome Leah!

[@anna_makhaeva]

Lovely, beautiful project) thanks for sharing ❤

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Hi Anna! Thanks for stopping in!

[@marylikesthis6647]

So many new fun things to try!

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

I hope you try some and share your projects with me Mary!

[@sarahduby4300]

Gorgeous!

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Thank you Sarah!! 😊

[@lizsanabria5541]

Happy Monday Mark really cool idea love this ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Love that you can use anything and everything for printing!

[@WildWoodsGirl65]

I love the art history included in your videos! Something anyone can use to get creative+ a doorway to fine arts & art history & curiosity about more. Awesome! ❤😁 Thanks for making all these. I'm a landscape painter in oils but I'm going to go get a brayer & replace my old acrylics & take a look at those gel presses. 😁 It keeps the creative muscles flexible to change things up and try new things! I thought I'd need metal plates, asphaltum, etching tools, acid baths... or etc, to try printing!

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Painting in oil is one thing I've never tried....I admire the gift so much!

[@WildWoodsGirl65]

@@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark I find it more forgiving for painting scenes than acrylics. My artist's acrylics became craft materials, lol. There's a PBS series in free videos online, "Landscapes Through Time," with David Dunlop, that is very inspiring & shows the best techniques. My grandma was a successful landscape painter & watching David Dunlop I became aware of why I was doing what I was doing bc he shows very clearly without complicating things, but simplifying them, into a comfortable & conscious act. There are many instruction videos that are good. His I believe are the best. & His technique shown is that of masters. It's also easiest, though! Anyone with an eye for design & a creative urge can make great art. It's just a matter of seeing how it's done, practicing a little, & remembering, "an expert in anything was once a beginner." And, that elegance is simple, know when you're done, don't keep fussing over a work when it is really finished. Let the eye of the beholder do a little bit of the work bc photo realism is less relaxing to the eye than something "painterly," that isn't too TOO perfect. It's very relaxing. That's why art therapy exists. I've watched a few of your videos. You have the creative muscle & the eye. If it interests you, I'm sure you have the gift. I began by making ornaments growing up, inspired by an ornament store & being awed by a tiny Anna Lee mouse in a Santa hat, lol. & 2D & 3D design are the foundation. You already have that down! Thanks for your videos! They're great fun! And it is very healthy for people to make things & flex that creative mind! You're doing a great service. What an epic & inspiring career choice! Good for you! 😁❤️& A respectful nod at the companies that support that, wisely finding an inspiring spokesman for using the tools & materials too. Too many people get in a rut, a hamster wheel, & creativity is freeing!

[@maggiejohnson9411]

Have to break out my gel press. Nice ideas for texture.

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

You really do Maggie! So many fun ways to use it. Such a great tool!

[@indiramodi9457]

I love the lego plate. I have seen one at the dollar tree and I'm going to get one.

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

Yes, that's where I got mine!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

interesting facts. ... awesome prints. 😃👍 Possibilities are endless for things to use. 😊👍

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

You can use almost anything my friend!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Yup. 😉🙃😃

[@LisaCSwain]

Mark! You know I LOVE these gel press videos! I finally broke down at Christmas and used your link to get one! Would you consider making a gel press playlist? I could make my own but then not all your subscribers would necessarily be able to see it. I'm also loving all the content on your Patreon page and the latest free item is GREAT! I think I may be decorating the backs of the cards with some gel press painting! Much love, L

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

I'm so glad you like the Gel Press videos...I love experimenting with it and it's such a great tool for art journals and card making. You can even print tissue paper with it! I think I might already have a playlist called Gel Press.

[@LisaCSwain]

@@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark - awesome!! I should have known you already had a playlist!!

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

That is just way too cool!

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

SOOOOO many fun things to use for printing on a Gel Press...Seriously one of my favorite things to do for my art journals!

[@marylikesthis6647]

I learned so much with this video!

[@MahamKausar-fm1yd]

Just woooooooow

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

I love when you comment!

[@MahamKausar-fm1yd]

@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark my pleasure you are my most favourite person since 8 years

[@MahamKausar-fm1yd]

You are dynamite

[@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark]

You are the BEST!

[@MahamKausar-fm1yd]

@@MarkMontanoMakeYourMark love you 😍