Painting colourful abstract on the big gel plate

#abstractart #gelliplate #artjournal #acrylicpainting
I have a new 16 x 20 inches gel plate from ‪@GelliArts‬
It is magical to work on top of.
I decided it should be christened with a freehand painting in bright colours. I’ve recently been inspired by Gillian Ayers who paints the most vibrant, happy, intense and interesting abstract pictures.
I used acrylic paints, paintbrushes, a brayer. I finished off the picture with water mixable oils (I could just have easily used acrylic paints).
I used 16 x 20 inch acrylic paper by Windsor newton.
I hope you enjoy.
Kirsten 🌻

[@evypetre949]

I’m jealous! So happy for you.

[@KathyBrooksArt]

What fun, love the print and techniques. Congrats on the new plate, Yay!!!

[@quirkyqueens]

Thanks so much Kathy, a dream come true at last!!!!!

[@brittahansen8688]

WOW, what an adventure, being the first one today. I am so happy to see you here, being well, because I missed you already and with a gorgeous new subject . Wonderful colors and dynamic. Lots of love, Britta

[@quirkyqueens]

I didn’t realise it’d been so long Britta. I’ve been painting canvases. Stuart has put lots of nails up in his office room so I can have them drying and work on a few at the same time. I feel like a real artist now 😂 I’ll make good use of this gel plate!! Too expensive for collage papers but hopefully a good investment for full pictures 🤞🏻 I’m so happy to hear from you and I hope you’re doing good Britta. Lots of love to you too ❤️🥰❤️

[@barbaracabrera207]

WOW!!! That gel plate is so HUGE!!! Exciting to be about to make large art pieces. I love the first print you did. Paper that large must be expensive!!! Imagine HOW MANY ATCs you could make from one pull!! Hahaha! This is going to be so different, in ways you don't even know YET!! But I would think it opens up so much opportunity to make art to sell with this large size!!! I can tell how excited you are!!! And it will be exciting for us to watch you too!!! Enjoy! Let the FUN begin!!! Love both your prints!!! Nice job, Kirsten!!! TFS! Austin TX USA

[@quirkyqueens]

Aw Barbara, thank you!! It’s more like working on a canvas. I’ve bought acrylic paper the exact size. It’s very heavy but I’ll only be using that for full pictures. I have wet strength tissue paper and might invest in some rice paper. I’m at the stage where I’ve been making with the intention to sell and exhibit so a bit of investment is ok. I agree it definitely feels like an opportunity. I’m looking forward to getting some stencils on it. Gelli arts plate is a bit stiffer than gel press, but I wouldn’t say one is better than the other. And the result is the same. But a clean plate was a fair treat Barbara 🤣🥰

[@barbaracabrera207]

@@quirkyqueens Yes, Carnival tissue paper is huge!!! I forgot about that!!!

[@marybrown2545]

Great job ! Huge gel plate ! Wonderful prints ! 🦋

[@apple369]

Congrats on the new 16x20 Gelli Plate! I have that size too and love it for layered prints that I work on over a few days. I also use a big (91 x 61 cm) silicone mat as a printing plate if you're interested in trying something even bigger. The silicone mat behaves a bit differently than gel plates, but it's just as fun and satisfying. Oh, and I'm digging your cheerful abstracts.

[@quirkyqueens]

Thanks apple. It’s like Santa coming when you’re 8 😂. I do need to try a silicon mat, I’ve seen a lot of folk doing it. I’m loving my cheerful abstracts, just letting go completely. If it looks like a toddler did it, so be it. I like it and I know there’s some rules I’ve followed with it 🥰

[@dailydoseofpaper]

I am a bit obsessed with stitching at the moment but I love this bog gel,plate and what you do with it!!💖🍀

[@quirkyqueens]

Thank you Machteld, we've both went off on different tangents since we started, its a good thing 😊

[@LMAbstractArt]

Wow that’s amazing!💜💜Makes me wish I still had my gel plate.

[@quirkyqueens]

Hi L, that is so great to hear!!!!!! Thank you…I’m a bit sad about your gel plate though. I used the smaller 8x10 plate for about 2 years before investing in this one. 💙💛

[@suzannecgwynne8498]

I’ve just discovered you, Kirsten, and I’m thoroughly enjoying your tuts. Your artwork is excellent. Thank you for sharing.

[@quirkyqueens]

Hi Suzanne, thank you!!! This is so lovely to hear! I’m trying to paint what feels right, rather than what I think I should. It’s actually quite hard, but it’s getting easier!!

[@suzannecgwynne8498]

@@quirkyqueens me too. 🥴

[@krisb7547]

GORGEOUS ❤ I want to try this. 😊

[@quirkyqueens]

I’ve got a whole load of these now!!! I love water mixable oils. I’m seriously considering trying the real stuff…one day. I like easy and safe too much 😂🥰🦋❤️

[@vintagemovielover4511]

I felt the struggle getting that plate off 😂

[@quirkyqueens]

Im so sorry for the late reply, yes, I both loved it was so suctioned and hated it too as it made me feel weak!!!! There is something nice about it being a struggle cos at least you know you've given enough time for the paint to dry!!!!

[@renig5059]

Fab🎉… where did u get ur plate from in the UK⁉️

[@quirkyqueens]

Go craft Reni. Total was £137. An investment but I’m hoping I can make sellable art now. It was wonderful having such a large area to work with! I googled 16 x 20 gel plate. That was cheapest by far.

[@vintagemovielover4511]

​@@quirkyqueensWhy are they so expensive I was looking at them too, it's only twice the size considering my 8x10 was £40 that included mount board extra, it's highway robbery for what it actually is only double the size but over triple the price.