Large Format gel printing (Marker Transfer Technique)

[@rondamichel6071]

You make art using a gelli plate, many people who use gelli plates are crafters, AND I mean no disrespect to crafters!!! That's what sets you apart--you are an artist.

[@artwhisperer88]

One of my goals is to prove that you can make serious high quality artwork with a gelli plate, just as you would with a metal etching plate or a lithography stone.(and have lots of fun in the process!)

[@sharonthorne7887]

Just what I was looking for .. I am a painter and wanted to approach the gelli plate from a more fine art perspective … wonderful mark making ! Thank you !

[@sandrastein6860]

Your artwork really stands out from all the other gelli print you tube videos. You have inspired me to keep trying to make better art. I love your hand made stencil idea!

[@artwhisperer88]

thanks so much! Glad you liked this.

[@chrisruss9861]

My subjective mind saw little ghost faces appear on the second pull. Love your lines.

[@artwhisperer88]

ha ha, I was like that as a kid, I would see animal figures and faces in random objects.

[@Kd33_art]

I love your art so much! How inspiring, it’s bold and the simplified color choice makes it so pleasing. I also loved the way the ghosting showed up in the first pull; perfection. Bravo👻

[@mariannaackerman6093]

I love the slow, deliberate, clear manner in which you work. I also love your aesthetic. I had no idea that I could use permanent markers on my gel plate--so it's safe?! Thanks for letting us see you learn from your mistakes--so reassuring to know I'm not alone in making the very same mistakes.

[@tannaorr4133]

Wonderful demonstration

[@aidasoto2936]

The composition excellent

[@TwobitsTiger]

Sir! You are the first person I've seen so far who has used pens and permanent markers on your plate. This is such a cool idea and one that is right up my alley!! My little 5x7 plate doesn't seem so intimidating anymore :D

[@Engelhafen]

And for removing your stencil pieces just use a very sticky tape

[@maryvonnebanta1733]

Nothing “little” about your projects. Awesome art. Thank you for teaching us.

[@michelenishikatsu4273]

I simply love, the first pull! It’s glorious!

[@TheDabshear]

The placement lesson helped immensely! This is the part of designing that I need. I understand the printing but it always seems happenstance rather than planning how I want my painting to come out. Thank you for your kind, constructive instruction. I appreciate you and am consistently inspired to go print on my gelli plate. Last night I cut my own stencils from Mylar to go and create today!

[@artwhisperer88]

Good luck with your printmaking and don't forget to have fun!

[@pamelasertich9850]

SMALL project? I don’t think so. That was just amazing. You must really create some jaw dropping art! Thank you for the instruction and also doing it pretty much in real time. Also not doing a voice over. I love to hear the sound of creation ❤

[@piakelley7477]

Just fabulous art! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maestra730]

your videos and art are excellent! thanks for sharing!

[@JanStrange-y9t]

I am so impressed by your prints. Your style of instruction is easy to follow and inspirational. Thanks for showing your work! I was so excited to try your sharpie technique. I thought I might note that the sharpie did transfer well just like in your video. However I did make the mistake of trying another marker, a Sanford Expo dry erase marker, that has made permanent stains on my Gel plate. I tried everything to get the marks out but no luck. Just thought I might save anyone else out there from making my same mistake. My plate still works fine.. just have to try to ignore the marks.

[@artwhisperer88]

Hi Jan, I looked up the ingredients of expo markers and they contain alcohol as the propellant. You could try rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, or hand sanitizer and baby wipes to get the stains out. If that doesn't work try baby oil and paper towels. The stains should come off and fade in time with repeated cleaning.

[@tamouse]

@@artwhisperer88 One of the tricks we used to get non-dry erase marker off white boards (someone always forgets to check) is to go over the area again as the marker is it's own solvent. I'm wondering if the same would work in this case taking the expo marker off the gel plate with more of the expo marker? It might be worth a small test?

[@kryssygee4814]

Using the acetate to reverse the image-- so cool!!!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much!

[@veronicastewart1112]

I really liked the first pull. As a minimalist, I'd be tempted to stop there.

[@artwhisperer88]

Can't leave well enough alone. 😎

[@aidasoto2936]

Arts from the 60's and 70's beautiful

[@5thmardiv636]

Enjoyed the pace of your demonstration and the forethought that went into the demonstration. The art is quite appealing!

[@cmumford1477]

very nice final piece! I also liked the first pull all by itself.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks! I can never leave well enough alone! 😋

[@michelenishikatsu4273]

I found the contrast of blacks, is quite interesting as well! I saw blue..instantly! Very lovely work!🌿

[@aidasoto2936]

Wow what an abstract....SUPER INTERESTING!!! Superliked, Respect, Distinguish, Ultralevel Graceful. Thanks to share Really really SUPERLIKED

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much ! 😘

[@1mammalee]

Thank you, this is wonderful to watch. Can't wait to try now! 🙏🙂

[@jackiblair7932]

What a lucky girl I am to have stumbled upon your video.

[@artwhisperer88]

I'm the lucky one Jacki! Thanks for watching!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

wonderful print , TFS :)

[@JITKanno0]

A definite yes here.

[@deannahall2032]

Smart idea to use the acetate the plate came in for a visual guide to remember where the shapes were placed!

[@diannekaroly8125]

Fantastic! I VERY much enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing your work and your knowledge!

[@internationalicon]

I don’t quite get it: acrylics dry so quickly. How does your layer of acrylic paint adhere to the paper so well, with just a bit of hand pressure?

[@artwhisperer88]

This surprises me as well! As long as you apply a thin layer on top to "activate" what's underneath, whatever is underneath even if dried will transfer to your paper. You can try it on a small scale with a smaller plate which is not too costly. I have to admit this large plate is quite expensive, about $150, but to me its worth it.

[@jennicholson7976]

LOVE your work, it's beautiful. The process seems quite patient, I was wondering how your paint wasn't drying on the plate before you pulled it, especially on the black layer?

[@artwhisperer88]

The acrylic paint has an open time of about 15 minutes, depending on the humidity of the room. Often times I speed up dry time with a desk fan. Thanks for watching!

[@jennicholson7976]

@@artwhisperer88 Thanks for the reply.

[@Olhamo]

i made a mental note about the value of a very thin brayer, thank you for sharing that!

[@carriecorreaArtist]

I was so inspired I bought a 12 x 14 gelli plate.

[@artwhisperer88]

hope you have lots of fun and discovery!

[@huysuzariel9896]

hello! where did you buy your large plate?...thanks...

[@mikey9460]

Hi m8 your channel is wonderful really relaxing thank you 😊😊m8

[@artwhisperer88]

You got it mate! Anytime.

[@mikey9460]

@@artwhisperer88 😀😀

[@susanjohncritchfield9494]

Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing. Would you repeat again the paper and where you purchased it please. So glad to have found you!

[@artwhisperer88]

Somerset English paper 250 gsm 100% cotton from jerrysartarama.com

[@aidasoto2936]

Super Nice thank you very much!!!! And VERY ORIGINAL SUPERLIKED

[@artwhisperer88]

🙏❤️

[@davelester1985]

Journal gel work is fine, but you have caused me to think deeper. More of an art than a crap shoot with color. thanks.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks Dave! Yes a gel plate can create "serious" art without losing the fun factor.

[@lidavanbers6344]

it is absolutely lovely! The whole process was very interesting! 😮

[@myzer2011]

Great Demo! What size is the Somerset paper?

[@JT-mq6oc]

as a lithographer from days gone by, i love this! thank you! i am so inspired to do play with my gelli plates now!!!

[@artwhisperer88]

💖💖🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@renialeksandrahagen9628]

Great work! And so inspiring. Thank you!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks Reni, your comments encourage me to keep going! ❤

[@paperblessings7338]

Oh my, I really enjoyed your video. Tfs. God bless you.

[@Redcrane-nu8ut]

Really lovely i see a woman😊

[@carolmcbrideonline]

beautiful work.

[@indiolopez4956]

Good morning, I'm new to Gelli plateting,and I think I made a error using a sharpy permanent black marker,because I can't seem to remove the marking of what I drew on the plate,do you have any advice on cleaning it off the Gelli plate.? Thankyou in advance. 😢

[@artwhisperer88]

no you didn't make a mistake! Please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fElJutaLOoo5I

[@aidasoto2936]

ULTRALEVEL

[@noisywalnutproductions7624]

Your work is so vibrant and spontaneous ! I tried the marker on my homemade gelli plate, but would not pull off. Must you use a very light colored paint?

[@artwhisperer88]

I use light colored paint to create contrast. You can try darker hues for different effects. Thanks for watching!

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

I am learning a lot about layers and reversals. Thanks

[@artwhisperer88]

thanks so much for watching!

[@sharonbaxter1362]

One of my many favorites. Lots of energy offset by neutral colors.

[@prairiemomof2]

if you use tyvek instead of copier paper, your stencils could be reuseable and free. I use priority mail (tyvek) envelopes.

[@artwhisperer88]

I really prefer the thicker gauge of mylar. It holds up to cleaning and being knocked around. Please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4aseXStnc92ia8

[@acaring2440]

Wow!!!! Cool!!!

[@mceganart1582]

Enjoying your print making! Love the beige and black !

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks! No mishaps this time.

[@deannabaker9898]

Fantastic

[@dianaadams6724]

Awesome

[@joannavandeneijnden5437]

Excellent

[@samautz1]

How long do you leave the sharpie to dry before layering on paint? I am trying this for the first time.

[@artwhisperer88]

Sharpies are alcohol based inks and dry almost immediately. It takes a bit of practice.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you creating this beautiful and gorgeous painting. I really really love ❤️ it and it’s going to look brilliant framed and on the wall too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much Mags and thanks for watching! 💖

[@galeg.3427]

RE: Baren: A woman on another google search wrote that she uses an old porcelain door knob as her baren.

[@artwhisperer88]

kudos to her ingenuity! I still prefer to use my hands.

[@robertobaggio1222]

Wow, forte

[@tamouse]

Can you easily remove the marker from the acetate cover?

[@artwhisperer88]

rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab or hands sanitizer

[@olivierb6672]

Bravo! You give us a great demonstration of your art. I’m wondering what kind of thin tissu you use for the last collage. Thanks!!

[@artwhisperer88]

I use gift wrapping tissue paper, and it comes in several colors, but I use mostly black and white.

[@olivierb6672]

@@artwhisperer88 thank you 👍

[@JoseDelacruz-wo7ne]

Outstanding!

[@aprilharvey2225]

Nice job

[@kariskogstadlita8085]

It is amazing ,i love your work !!

[@artwhisperer88]

💖🙏

[@woodsiastudio]

Do you have a video on making a large format gel plate?

[@artwhisperer88]

I hesitate to make my own gel plate because I am awful in a kitchen, I never follow recipes and make a big mess. I know that commercial gelli plates are expensive ( over $100!) and are a major investment, but it will pay for itself over time if you are serious about making gallery quality prints.

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Beautiful work, just love it.

[@janVart2wear]

I love your videos and your work. I was a serigrapher, am now mainly an enamelist which I incorporate into silver and gold jewelry that I fabricate.. Now I’m getting hooked on this process. I love it. Thank you!

[@anajesus1388]

A.D.O.R.O ❤❤❤❤

[@63artemisia63]

Treat yourself to a 6” brayer! It will change your life . . . and your viewers!

[@artwhisperer88]

Sorry, I don't like the wide ones.

[@63artemisia63]

@@artwhisperer88Well, at least you’ve considered it and I looked at another of your videos where you use a wide one. The reason you didn’t like that one may be because it’s plastic (aka plexiglass) instead of soft rubber.

[@elsgussenhoven1727]

Prachtig dankjewel 👏👌🇱🇺🤗

[@artwhisperer88]

bedankt voor het kijken!

[@mariantwohig5156]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing your art and expertise!

[@svanzundert5639]

Heel fijn om op een andere manier met de gel plate te werken. Ik heb veel geleerd. Bedankt voor je rustige en inspirerende ideeën.

[@artwhisperer88]

hartelijk bedankt!

[@Engelhafen]

An easier way than the cheat sheet would be just take a phone photo and reverse it

[@artwhisperer88]

thanks for the tip! What I'll do in my next video is take the photo on my spare phone, reverse it, and still make an acetate cheat sheet, so I'll have 2 references.

[@carolwunsch4546]

Another interesting idea. Helps my understanding of positioning. A Calm, serene print.

[@DrJones-nh4my]

I really enjoyed this process. Do you ever varnish the picture afterwards? 😊

[@artwhisperer88]

I find it unnecessary, unless i use a medium that could smear or bleed, like pastels or colored pencil. I used high gloss varnish once kzbin.info/www/bejne/envJop-kjJl7hLc

[@DrJones-nh4my]

@@artwhisperer88 thanks for leaving the link. Happy new year

[@aidasoto2936]

Beautiful you are an inspiration!!!!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@Oles_Abstract_ART_Factory]

Isn’t a permanent marker water resistant? Didn’t know that you can use permanent marker on gelli plates was worried the lines don’t come off again after using … 😅

[@artwhisperer88]

"permanent" is an arbitrary term. Try it, it's fun!

[@Oles_Abstract_ART_Factory]

@@artwhisperer88 thank you I will try it out thank you for your answer have a wonderful weekend

[@deevaliciouspantheress2182]

If I may ask is there a reason that my sharpie magnum is not printing fully black. It looks like tyre skid marks as opposed to a fully black line. Thank you in advance. I really appreciate your work.

[@artwhisperer88]

@@deevaliciouspantheress2182 unfortunately the lifespan of a Sharpie on a gelli plate is short, I find that the new pens write dark black, but upon constant use the felt tip wears out and you end up with a purplish blue. I since have switched to black paint in a squirt bottle to make dark black lines.

[@deevaliciouspantheress2182]

@artwhisperer88 Thank you so much for your reply and helpful advice. I will purchase a squeeze bottle and try using it instead of the marker.

[@suerothberg143]

Hi again. great video. can you please tell me how to remove the posca markers from the plate after use? i tried soap and water, alcohol...nothing works. thank you!

[@artwhisperer88]

the secret is baby oil. I rub a generous amount and let it sit for about 10 minutes, then wipe it away with a rag or paper towels.

[@suerothberg143]

omg. That worked. What a lifesaver you are. I don’t know what I would do without you and your tutorials and your timely responses. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@artwhisperer88]

@@suerothberg143 it's also good for your hands! 😎

[@suerothberg143]

lol. Indeed, and it smells great.

[@DebbieCouncil]

How much does it cost to subscribe> After watching your process I'm feeling more confident I can do this. I really like abstract with collage

[@artwhisperer88]

Hi, it doesn't cost you anything to watch! But I do appreciate donations to my Pay Pal to help production costs and art supplies.

[@francemeilleur8073]

I thank you so much, it's simple with you. Could you tell me where you buy the gelli 16x20.

[@artwhisperer88]

you can try dickblick.com or jerrysartarama.com

[@beckerabstracts]

Thank you! Beautiful work!

[@wileycom]

You are a fountain of Inspiration and talent! This Senior is so grateful for your generosity. I just liked and subbed. Already a fan! ❤

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks for watching!

[@aprilharvey2225]

Let the paint sink into the paper a while

[@eljin00]

WOW that piece is astonishing!

[@allieGirl146]

Would you recommend china grease pens? I dont want permanent marker on my plate. Ty

[@artwhisperer88]

No, I don't think oil based/wax based markers will work for this purpose. "permanent" is really a relative term as the stains come right off with baby oil.

[@allieGirl146]

@artwhisperer88 I guess I meant sketching on paper, not directly on gel plate with grease pen and transferring onto gel plate for pulling print. What medium works for that purpose?

[@superfly2449]

Good results. The gel plate is a very flexible printing tool. (pun intended)

[@artwhisperer88]

Yeah, baby yeah!

[@HavardiYah]

Loved it Sir Ka saamiyda

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Thank you for letting us watch over your shoulder!

[@artwhisperer88]

You are so very welcome!

[@woodsiastudio]

Thanks! So I am a bit fascinated with how acrylic fuses to itself to enable you to Pull it off on one piece. I want to use natural pigments and will be experimenting with this without plastic or acrylic. Any thoughts?

[@artwhisperer88]

Umm, no. You have to remember that many "natural" pigments are highly toxic, i.e. colors derived from metals like lead, chromium, etc. That is enough topic for a separate channel.

[@woodsiastudio]

You are right they are not all safe. I’m using clays at the moment.

[@dalevoelkerfineart]

Well done!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks Dale! Thanks for watching.

[@lindablumer9613]

You could take a photo with your phone instead of drawing on the acetate

[@artwhisperer88]

Nope, my phone is my filming device, and the acetate is a reference for future use. I'm strictly old school that way. 😎

[@chiefchiko]

i love this! such a raw yet delicate work!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much!

[@aromalistics]

Wow new to your Chanel I love your process what size gelli plate are you using please

[@artwhisperer88]

it's a 16 in. x 20 in. the largest on the market. Got it from dickblick.com

[@spiritsgyre2021]

Could you please tell me how you created the stone texture? I sometimes achieve this with the edge of the brayer. I wonder if it is permanently altering the plate. You achieve a very subtle and authentic grain.

[@artwhisperer88]

the texture is purely accidental. The texture is the leftover bits of black paint from a previous pull.