Gel plate printing - Henri Matisse style!

The joy of drawing, stencilling, colour and gel plate!!!
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[@jessyecatt]

I love Matisse so much, such an amazing artist! So are you; I loved your words at the beginning and it was a great reminder to just ENJOY THE JOURNEY. Thank you 🤗

[@karinmeira]

U ask: “What better inspiration than H.Matisse?” I say: “U!” Your carefree approach never fails to inspire me. Thank Y❤️U!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Karin : )

[@lichterloh9536]

I've already watched about a 100 gel plate and mono printing videos and yours just taught me so much I did not know yet - thank you so much for your sharing your knowledge and the massive inspiration!

[@yeatesmakes]

well that is good news, glad i'm bringing you some fresh ideas : )

[@lilly-millymakes169]

Thank you for this, such good advice. When I was at uni, a visiting photo realism artist said if you can't draw you are not an artist, to which most of us said we may as well give up now! 😁 I find a blank page and pencil intimidating. That said I have recently discovered I love mark making. The scissors idea is definitely something I am going to try. Thanks, love your attitude, it has really helped me.

[@yeatesmakes]

I hope you didn't take that misguided artist's comments to heart! Drawing is for everybody :)

[@lilly-millymakes169]

@@yeatesmakes A tutor said what is drawing? I was 'drawing' with fabric at that point. Still struggle though. But thankfully you are helping to build my confidence in my artwork, so thanks.

[@janinafisher101]

I love mark making too! We really need to stop listening to the ideas of others and do our own thing. The only rule in art is that there are no rules!

[@shaunnalyons4436]

I learned so much from this video. I can’t wait to get started on my next project. I’m going to make hand drawn stencils. Thank you. 😊

[@janetgomes2322]

Matisse's cutout work has always made me smile and this playful gel plate demo has had the same uplifting affect. An absolute joy to watch, Mark (and a proper inspirational shove) Thank you!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Janet, pleased to hear you're inspired : )

[@marijkeowen1978]

Have been sharing these techniques with gorgeous sister in law in another state, thank you

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks for spreading the word, hopefully your sis enjoys the vids : )

[@sislertx]

A realmhidden jewel for modern art exsists in san antonio texas...seriously well curated.

[@elizabethmcentee8702]

You are doing such interesting work with the gelli printing. Very different from anything else Ive seen. Thank you!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Elizabeth, glad you're finding something different on my channel : )

[@jibidneary2212]

What an awesome piece, and a joy to watch, thanks

[@georgegraham6507]

Mark, I watch for new videos from you and can't wait to see what additional ideas you've cooked up..........you never fail to intrigue me!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers for the comment, I enjoyed making this one! :)

[@danaboswell216]

This is wonderful, thank you for showing it to us I look forward to making a try at it once my new gel plate becomes used.

[@JillGF]

Brilliant- can’t wait to try something along the lines of

[@karenw8929]

Thanks for the inspiration ... after years in traditional printmaking (art and commercial), I am blown away by the Gel Plate. When I first encountered craft videos using it, I didn't think much of it. It's nice to see someone working from an artistic point of view. 🙂 You've shown you can actually plan a piece of artwork rather than relying solely on happy accidents and at the same time be loose and spontaneous. The Coolors referral is just super!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Karen! I'm so glad that the gel plate is so versatile, there's something in it for everyone! Coolors is great, enjoy :)

[@Engelhafen]

I have a lot of fun watching these

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) Cheers and thanks again for always commenting

[@sharongreatbanks6049]

Absolutely love this technique, iv only just started using a gelli plate so I was mesmerised…. Thanks so much xxx ♥️♥️🙌🙌

[@user-iy4sz5wo1u]

Love this!!! Didn't know about the oil pastel transfer! That's cool! Thank you! I'm a new fan in Boston, MA, USA!

[@jhinton129]

What you do with the gel plate is incredible! TY!

[@elizabethradford4909]

I was told at school I was no good at art and drawing and advised to leave the class. Thank you for your comments- you're giving me the confidence to "give it a go" . I can draw!

[@maggiemackay1639]

Thanks for these vids. So helpful. Cant wait to experiment with your ideas.

[@lyndahow2922]

Such interesting and inspiring ideas. Thank you

[@susananthonypeagram584]

This is great, it’s gave me so many ideas now with my gel plate

[@debbiecarter6430]

Thanks Mark. Love your approach and attitude as well as the practical and design inspiration.

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Debbie, lovely comment. Happy Making!

[@adperinic3031]

Amazed! And your speed is fantastic - no time waste, thank you for this.

[@yeatesmakes]

I work on the principle most of my audience have about the same attention span as me, so I like to keep things moving!!!!!

[@angelakershaw4109]

Absolutely loved this. I am working my way through your videos. I'm learning so much. Thank you😊

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Angela : )

[@SleepyCatCottage]

Fabulous video. I love mark making and non representational art. You have inspired me to make these simple stencils. i am a 76 year old artist and believe it or not i have a 4 year old student. Her mental development is higher than her hand/eye coordination so i have to adapt and structure the classes so she can manage various projects. I want to try using the gelli plate and a small brayer to she what she can handle. This could be very fun. I also introduce her to well known artists and give us something for inspiration. Your video has given me so great ideas. Thank you.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share, let me know how you get on 😀

[@cynthiakammann7368]

Inspiration galore! Thank you so much.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : )

[@Whatsamattau2]

Exceedingly helpful and inspirational. Thank you very much. Makes me want to get back to creating…so I will. Please please please make more.

[@yeatesmakes]

I'll keep truckin and making videos when i can, if you have any specific requests, feel free and I'll see what I can do : )

[@gwenparker2228]

Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@yeatesmakes]

That's good to know : )

[@amyk5167]

I am pumped … watched over my lunch hour and now I want to just skip out, go home, and play with my gel plate. Thank you.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hoping your home soon to crack the gel plate out! Enjoy :)

[@HannahBiffel]

I thought I was the only one that gets pumped about making art. I need to get my kids up and on the school bus but all I want to do is get my paint and gel plate out. Lol

[@silkeschumann7261]

yet another treasured video that made it into my video collections (playlists). Thanks for sharing.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Silke, an honour to be on your playlist!

[@craftdipper]

So inspiring! That print exudes joy! Great advice about approach too. Thanks for a great video - it really brightened my day.

[@yeatesmakes]

That's music to my ear! :)

[@Saffirance]

I love this video. I love all of your work. You are a real inspiration

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Saffirance - lovely comment : )

[@schwarzekatz602]

I looked your new fantastic video twice because I had so much fun looking you working, have to try it by myself at weekend, thanks again for your creative videos at highest level

[@yeatesmakes]

Hope you have fun and glad you enjoyed the vid : )

[@janinafisher101]

So many ideas in one video. You are such a wealth of creative expression!

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) cheers, hope it sparked some ideas

[@lisashafer346]

Oh man, I love this. Thank you! Henri Matisse has always been a favorite of mine as well. Enjoyed this video very much.

[@yeatesmakes]

he's a titan. if you never watched Goldie talking through a private view of a Matisse exhibition in London, check it out. Goldie totally gets Matisse and the video is so uplifting!!!! It's on KZbin : )

[@lisashafer346]

@@yeatesmakes thank you! I’ve not seen it. Will check it out!

[@BlaizC]

I just found your site today via a recommendation by KZbin. After watching one of your videos, I subscribed immediately. This video had me watching with my mouth agape. You are amazing! I'm looking forward to watching your previous videos, and you new videos to come.

[@izzyapt]

So glad I found your videos! You are so talented! I just bought a gel plate and looking to see where to start. I like how you combine different printing techniques to achieve amazing results. Thanks for all the great info and inspiration.

[@maria-giulianalatini1724]

I just love this. I have, at almost 70, started taking a drawing class and I'm obsessed. I learned about "values" and off! I wish I could send you some of my drawings for your to see!

[@yeatesmakes]

Please send to [e-mail], I'd love to see them!

[@NaTaliia378]

@@yeatesmakes oh, I also would like to send you one of my collage inspired by your video. If I am allowed to I will send via email.

[@headlessviolin]

This is so good to read well done you keep going xxx

[@yeatesmakes]

@@NaTaliia378 Of course, I love seeing art, especially from our little community!

[@lisashafer346]

@maria-giuliana Latini brilliant! You are an inspiration and have made my day. Now that you’ve started drawing I hope you keep going! Love it. 🤩

[@janetbennell9855]

Fabulous video. So many techniques shared and so encouraging.

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Janet, glad the tone is encouraging, that's what I hope for most : )

[@betinahuber-themagicalisla1916]

AMAZING VIDEO - THANK YOU :-) ... was exactly the style I was looking for/fits my art perfectly. You are for sure the most inspirational channel I found so far. Much love from Sweden

[@rosejames1436]

I learned so much from this video! Thank you for such inspiration.

[@yeatesmakes]

Glad to hear, thanks for taking the time to comment : )

[@suzanneadams9371]

Matisse would love this video!!

[@yeatesmakes]

Lol! Cheers Suzanne

[@triciabennetts6578]

Wonderful - thankyou! And Thankyou for the ‘Coolors’ tip!🙂

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure, Coolors loads of fun

[@Hollywoodhat]

Always fab

[@JudyArtfromtheHeart]

This is fantastic. Thanks you so much. Please make more.

[@yeatesmakes]

will do!!!!

[@51Shazzy]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. Nice clear explanations as well. You give me confidence to have a go. Cheers.

[@yeatesmakes]

Great to hear, have fun!

[@craftbird1]

I visited the Matisse exhibition in London before lockdown. I agree he is inspiring.

[@yeatesmakes]

He really is Jane. A few years ago the BBC ran a series where famous folk visited exhibitions. There was such a lovely episode of Goldie visiting Matisse - link is below, it's really joyful kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZqkd6yclquCl6s

[@8433alice]

Such clear instruction, and so alive!

[@yeatesmakes]

So glad that comes across Alice : )

[@user-sd4eo3sz7e]

OOOOh I'm so excited that I have found your channel🌻

[@yeatesmakes]

Glad you found the channel too - hopefully there are some ideas you can try and adapt for yourself : )

[@maryaddington9835]

Excellent! Very instructive and encouraging! 🍃

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Mary : )

[@donaleekennedy5548]

Great inspiration, and tips!! Thanks for sharing.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : )

[@susantische7655]

Oh, Mark, you have so many good techniques and tips along with the solid design skills = fabulous artwork. Top notch, this!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Susan, that's a lovely compliment, hoping you're trying some of the techniques and getting somewhere!

[@dancinggiggledust]

Thank you, I am learning so much from you!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share : )

[@MsYiara]

Your work is simply amazing... I'm preparing myself to start mine... Thank you so much for sharing it

[@yeatesmakes]

best of luck Yiara, hope you have fun!

[@NessaWolfeMuller]

Brilliant!

[@ttmixedmediaart1155]

Helpful and lots of tips and tricks as always, thanks 😊. And the site that you've mentioned is awesome too. 👌

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure :) Thanks for the support!

[@judychristie1671]

Absolutely love this. Can’t wait to have a play today. Been doing gelli printing for 3 years but got lost where I was going and your videos have re inspired me.ThankYou!

[@yeatesmakes]

That's fantastic to hear - sometimes all we need is a little nudge!

[@theresacarroll4597]

Gorgeous!

[@francavan1295]

Excellent little video! Thanks 🙏

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Franca : _

[@janethartmannjones4781]

Your work is so cool, you push what can be done on a gel plate

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Janet : )

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Finally MonoPrinting Collage! Freedom in patterning. ! Love love this. Tomorrow!! I love Matese so this should be so much fun. Thank you.

[@frankbissell1920]

Very creative, thank you for the ideas.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure Frank, glad it was useful : )

[@marietteries5093]

you are just so inspiring...thank you very much for sharing

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks Mariette, that's very kind. A pleasure to share and this video was a fun one to make!!!

[@sandraerickson559]

What fun! You can't go wrong with Matisse, as inspiration. Thanks for another great video.

[@yeatesmakes]

Matisse is a titan!!

[@gilliani.4328]

I ❤ your tutorials!

[@yeatesmakes]

Very pleased : ) Have fun making

[@berniceseigel6482]

loved it

[@yeatesmakes]

😀

[@susanlaskey7778]

You are a true inspiration! Your unique ideas about using * gelli plates ..in unusual ways just blows my mind! I can’t wait to try a Matisse inspired art work.

[@jazw4649]

I've been binge watching your channel! I dont even have a jelly plate, but I think I need one or 2 now! ❤🇨🇦👋

[@yagababa6663]

This is genius, thank you 👍

[@yeatesmakes]

: )

[@lailapaila4605]

Love the joy in your voice…your playfulness… and simple use of paper stencils…then they are unique…I love to watch you create…please do more KZbin videos no one else using techniques like yours… I had to laugh when you said you had the masking tape glue onto your trousers so they are less sticky… but only because in Norwegian the same word trousers mean underwear…he did what?🤣💦 Have a great week…take care of your loved ones and be creative…X (sorry for my badly Norwegian/ English)

[@yeatesmakes]

We're safe, it was my trousers, not underwear! In England we call underwear pants, duds, boxers, undies, drawers, smalls... the list goes on, but never trousers!!!!!!

[@boxitrixi8544]

I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I must say your are a fantastic teacher and artist. Keep it up!

[@yeatesmakes]

Lovely message Boxi, glad you found the channel : )

[@boxitrixi8544]

@@yeatesmakes are you on Instagram??

[@ginaburgess9759]

Love this. Thanks Mark

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Gina, quite enjoying the handmade stencils atm. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blueislandgirl_]

Wonderful - I love the idea of using little windows with stencils like this.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦🖐👍❤🌳🚐🌲🌍💙😎🎨🖌🎉

[@bfinchfrank]

Oh, man. Thank you so much. I’m an experienced Gel printer, but still trying to find my way in creating my own designs for stencils. I am so inspired and encouraged. Can’t wait to play.

[@yeatesmakes]

Great to hear. I enjoyed making this pone so am going to make another today on drawing and developing stencils : ) hopefully will give even more encouragement : )

[@annettecenci1970]

So inspirational

[@yeatesmakes]

I am pleased you enjoyed it Annette, thanks for commenting : )

[@avetela3294]

oh, always so excited to see new videos from you. They are so mind-opening. Thank you!!!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share, cheers :)

[@PaulWalesArt]

Fantastic. I must admit my anxiety heightens when I consider being as patient as you! 🤣

[@gregoryschubotz7887]

Love the freedom of your prints! My cup of tea!

[@d.anneharper8425]

Thank you so much will start giving it a go!

[@suemarkwald159]

You’ve inspired me to get out my geli plate!

[@yeatesmakes]

Get it out and keep it out!!!

[@BelindaPort]

Love your unique style of combining fine art examples and techniques with the gelli plate

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Sarah, glad you're finding something in the videos : )

[@craftypod]

I've been watching tons of gelli plate videos as I get comfortable with my new plate. And yours are the most freeing and inspiring. I love how you're using the plate to assemble sections of a whole image here. And you've definitely inspired me to play around with hand-cut stencils!

[@yeatesmakes]

Great to hear 😀😀

[@MsDebcan]

Thanks for this! I love Matisse for his simple shapes and his collage work. You’ve definitely captured his style.

[@yeatesmakes]

Was loads of fun to make - Matisse was just off the scale for creativity and joy

[@RozWilloughby]

love this...thanks for showing

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : )

[@marieschwarz7413]

I only discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago, but I’m getting so much inspiration and enjoyment out of watching your videos. Thank you for your work in making them and for your encouraging and positive approach.

[@rolfhogfeldt7645]

Amazing, yet soo simple, but not soo simple to me. I can look at a blank piece of paper and my mind goes blank! I agree with you about just getting back to basics and drawing random shapes with nothing in particular in mind. I think we of just simple things being the most interesting. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@yeatesmakes]

My remedy for blank page issues is stick a piece of old paper on it with a glue stick then rip it back to leave a surface texture - much more inviting to draw on!!!

[@shiralichtman]

I love this so much!!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Shira, was fun to make!!!

[@marywagner9927]

Thank you so much for telling us about Coolors!!!! It is fantastic and I am having so much fun with it. What a fabulous resource! This is why I like your channel; you are so different from all others and are sooooo much more creative. I can’t thank you enough. You’re the best!!!!!!

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks mary, lovely comment. Glad you're enjoying Coolors, hard to stop shuffling those colours once you get started!!!!

[@Marilinaa]

Just Fantastic!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers : )

[@gloriaschurman6221]

I just made several leaf stencils last week and then saw this - I love your idea of using them ala Matisse....love your videos thanks for sharing. If you cut out your stencils from Yupo Paper you can reuse them.

[@jillkrasner8774]

Love this!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Jill : )

[@tvtrees]

Your channel is inspiring! I can’t wait to try this technique 😊

[@pregnolatocharlotte]

You’ve expanded my whole idea of gelli printing. And such fantastic results!

[@yeatesmakes]

thanks so much for taking time to comment, I'm delighted the videos are useful to you : )

[@fransimonm.ed.6291]

So inspiring!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Fran!

[@susanmcfie9261]

Very liberating

[@yeatesmakes]

: )

[@jeangoza2464]

Simply brilliant! Love the freedom of your design style. Thanks for sharing. Here's to Matisse...

[@yeatesmakes]

Indeed, here's to Matisse. Hope I'm still inspired at the ripe old age he made it to

[@susanfield2444]

Fantastic video. Many thanks

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks Susan, glad you enjoyed it : )

[@samanthasky4463]

thank you for this video. I really enjoyed watching you create the shapes and how you added them onto the paper. I am in the middle of a painting that isn't doing it for me and wow! I now see how I can lift the whole atmosphere of it.

[@yeatesmakes]

Good news Samantha, really pleased to hear you've got some ideas from the vid :)