Small format gelli printing with collage

Making a colored background on 8 in. x 10 in. acid free cardstock paper with a Gelli plate. In this step by step demo I show how I create my image backgrounds and reuse leftover paper stencils.
A Gelli plate is lots of fun to use and is readily available to anyone interested in making printed art on paper. www.gelliarts.com.
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[@roxanndonahue3785]

your way of working is wonderful. i have to admit that while your content is outstanding, the main reason i return here over and over again is to hear you say "I like this" every time you pull a print. your positivity has sparked a profound shift in the way i now approach my own art. thank you.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much Roxann! We need to seek out the joy in life.

[@janice2992]

​@@artwhisperer88 Agree 100% ❤

[@lfaggell]

So do I!

[@carolwunsch4546]

This is a wonderful video - one great pull after another - vibrating colors - carefully placed collage items. Lovely.

[@artwhisperer88]

Thank you so much!

[@artshaman]

Loved this demonstration on the 8x10 plate. As you so expertly show, very cool work can be produced in this smaller format. Thank you for sharing this!

[@gr8fng]

While watching your videos I find myself uncharacteristically adding my own commentary ... such is enthralling virtue of your process thank you ❤

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you find my videos engaging! Thanks for watching.

[@1mammalee]

Thank you for sharing your techniques. I've watched many of your videos and enjoyed them all. This one was very helpful as I was getting frustrated with layers!! Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊

[@artwhisperer88]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisruss9861]

The collage adds that extra bit of substance, combining well thought out placement with the naturalistic element of the gelli print. It really is your signature way of working.

[@janaygriffin7421]

I too love the final two the best. I like that you used the masks as your collage pieces. You have inspired me to try your technique today!

[@artwhisperer88]

have fun! I know I do!

[@patrickcareyart4080]

You have an incredible sense of intuition and colour matching. Very worthwhile watching your videos, very inspiring. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@artwhisperer88]

Thanks so much Patrick!

[@gwynnedjackson3871]

This was absolutely fabulous! I wrote down all steps! Amounted to 50 steps!! Thank you for this very cool tutorial on the size plate I use!! Hip hip hooray!!!

[@artwhisperer88]

Hi Gwynned! Thank you for following so closely. It may seem complicated at first, but after a few tries it will seem like second nature and you won't have to think too much. What's important is the fun and joy of creating as you go along. Happy printing!

[@chantalfraser8638]

Love it

[@catfury360]

Your collage technique is fabulous. Stunning results/ i love these prints. They are fantastic.

[@tenfodaddy4351]

Thank you for all you share with us. You’re becoming quite prolific. Great content.

[@gwynnedjackson3871]

Thank you! I've been watching you and love your style. So glad to see you come down in plate size, for this is the size I use and 9×12. I use 7" for card making. Love your color combos and contrasting colors. Some I never would even think of. Thank you so much for sharing. Thanks for the midpoint tip for centered prints! Great for stand alone prints to frame. Most of my prints I tear up and collage. Thank you!

[@janice2992]

Gwynned Jackson what do you make when these prints are in pieces please?💖

[@dalevoelkerfineart]

Great video! I'm working with the same size plate. Really like the last two pieces, the collage is really well integrated and I like the color choices.

[@artwhisperer88]

thanks Dale! Exploring certain colors I never use is an eye opener.

[@mikey9460]

Hi dude I don’t know what to say your videos really awesome fantastic really is 😀😀zzzzzzzz

[@artwhisperer88]

Aww thanks mate!

[@mikey9460]

@@artwhisperer88 you are welcome 🙏 m8

[@allthumbs3792]

Isn't this fun! Really interesting results when the masks were applied over your starting backgrounds! I had to run out to get Indian yellow after seeing you use it in earlier videos.

[@artwhisperer88]

I get real excited to see new art supplies!

[@ChristineARose]

Wow. You threw on some LSU, and pulled a Mardi Gras King Cake 😆😎

[@artwhisperer88]

Shaquille would approve! Go Tigers!

[@ChristineARose]

@@artwhisperer88 LOL

[@desireefelen1690]

Thank you. I have a question: Why dont you put paint on the plate and then put down the forms you cut.

[@g.s.4321]

Thanks for all the inspiration! One technical question: how and when during the process do you clean the brayers?

[@artwhisperer88]

soak in warm soapy water and scrub

[@ichbinsnichmehr]

nice insperation

[@donnabuttons1]

Baby brayer 🤗🥹

[@marymeyer8185]

That was really quite exciting. It is captivating to see what a difference scale makes. Thank you so much for sharing your work.