
The The Gelli Arts® Printmaker's Handbook
Exploring Color, Image Transfers, and Layering Techniques for Creating Art with Gel Plates
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The The Gelli Arts® Printmaker's Handbook
Exploring Color, Image Transfers, and Layering Techniques for Creating Art with Gel Plates
About this book
The ultimate guide to creating gorgeous mixed-media art with gel plates!
Gel plate printing is an approachable new way of making creative mono prints without a press. Using the flexible printing plates, artists can use paints, inks, stencils, and different textures to create mixed-media prints. Now, noted artist and instructor Jessica Russo Scherr shares her groundbreaking secrets for bringing together photography, painting, and printmaking to make unique works of art.
This book breaks down what might seem like complex processes into approachable steps. By layering images and exploring color relationships, Scherr shows how to make prints that honor both photographic precision and painterly expression. She also helps readers find their creative voice through this versatile medium. Whether you're a seasoned printmaker or just beginning to explore artistic expression, this book will help you explore the endless possibilities of gel plate printmaking.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Tools & Terms of the Trade
- 3. What is it & How it Works
- 4. Making Colors Work for you
- 5. Layer upon Textured Layer
- 6. The Perfect Transfer
- 7. Getting your Photos Print Ready
- 8. Reverse Painting
- 9. The Joy of Additive Painting
- 10. Magazine Transfers
- 11. Beyond Black Image Transfers
- 12. Layered Transfers
- 13. Impossible Possible with Digital Collage
- 14. Charcoal Transfers
- 15. Printmaking that Feels Like Painting
- 16. Collage as Reverse Painting
- 17. Mastering Mishaps
- 18. Creative Ways to use your Gel Prints
- Art Teacher’s Guide
- Acknowledgments