Gelli Printing with Susan: Exploring a New Color Palette

Hey fellow artists! Have you ever tried botanical gelli printing? In this week's episode of the Susan McCreevy artist TH-cam Channel, Susan talks about her beautiful art project using the jelly plate in Inverness. She experimented with pastel colors and different types of paper to create mottled backgrounds, patterns, and text. Susan used leaves with texture, a comb to make marks, and added layers to previously printed papers.
She also tried using Jane Montieth tea bag paper, which is strong and unlikely to rip, for added depth and texture. As she experimented with different techniques, Susan discovered happy accidents in her art and found that even discarded papers could end up being the best prints. In the end, Susan created a stunning collage with gelli print and multiple layers.
"Teabag Paper is paper is lightweight and thin, yet holds up to multiple washings without breaking down. It can be incorporated into your mixed media collage work, encaustic paintings, gelliplate and Cyanotype printmaking!"
Here is the link if you would like to visit Jane's website for inspiration and project ideas.
www.taelife.co...
Find it on Amazon below - please note: "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."
Gelpress gel plate 8x10" amzn.to/42h3AJ8 (Paid link)
15cm roller amzn.to/3C1TWzx (Paid link)
Acrylic Paints...
Studio Acrylics white : amzn.to/3WCGBHe (Paid link)
green, Iridescent violet blue, dark cobalt violet, oriental violet, fluorescent pink
Daler Rowney Student Acrylics Violet: amzn.to/3MZJdeb (Paid link)
titanium white
Liquitex Professional Naples Yellow: amzn.to/3N3YDPL (Paid link)
Golden fluid acrylics (Teal): amzn.to/43eYcrm (Paid link)
Abstract Sennelier, Cadmium red Orange: amzn.to/43tVHRN (Paid link)
Various papers: teabag paper, copy paper, old book pages.
Carnival wet strength tissue: amzn.to/3MIaJg5 (Paid link)
Amazon Affiliate program: I buy many of my art supplies on Amazon, and most of my links to products/gear are to those products on Amazon. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

[@morningdewgarden7432]

I would even like to watch the long version! Not so great prints teach as much as really successful prints! Love your work!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Noted! 👌

[@teresaseabright510]

I love watching you work. I have a 6 x 6 gelli plate but enjoy experimenting with that. I am interested that you keep adding more layers. I have used papers for book covers but you have given me more ideas. Thank you

[@susanmccreevyartist]

I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@paperblessings7338]

Just found you and I’m loving your artwork and videos! Tfs. God bless you much Susan.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos ❤

[@elizabethsaunders5027]

Thank you Susan. Super prints.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you Elizabeth 😘♥️

[@andrewharald88]

Hi 👋

[@caroledean6246]

Thanks Susan, really appreciate you sharing your tips! I'm finally understanding that lots of play is the key 😊 and now know to use white when things are looking muddy ❤

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you! Yes I’ve saved many muddy prints by adding a very dark colour on top or a very light colour… works every time 😀

[@rebeccamoore4177]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Glad it was helpful Rebecca 😀

[@avanellehansen4525]

Beautufully done! Just what I've been looking for.❤

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you Avanelle, I’m so glad you found it helpful 😀

[@amandavdbergh2210]

Thank you Susan, this is such a good video! The fact that not every print is always successful, is so important to know. Somedays I"ll print for 1-2 hours with only a few prints that I like. But if you look at them the next day, they actually look good. Some even beautiful! Lots of practise, and to know which paints work in your specific climate is very helpful.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thanks Amanda ❤ yes there’s usually a lot of fails when I print too, all part of the process 😂

[@claresmith9545]

Great ideas and colours. Did you continue to make a picture from these? Please direct me to it!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

I used some of these prints in a video where I share how I make my bookmarks 🔖

[@susanmccreevyartist]

"Making Handmade Bookmarks: Gelli Prints, Stencil, and Pen Detail" Step by Step
th-cam.com/video/tnIJCB7cDzw/w-d-xo.html