Learn how to create a unique print using a combination of gelli plate painting and collagraph techniques in this 24-minute tutorial. Explore the process of designing and composing your artwork, selecting colors, and utilizing various materials such as acrylic paints, inks, and collage papers. Master techniques like masking, layering, and creating texture on the gelli plate. Discover how to incorporate elements like distant rocks, sky, and background details into your print. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates step-by-step methods for adding collage papers, creating gelli pulls, and making corrections. Gain insights into using tools like Dura-lar, Frisket film, and an etching press to enhance your printmaking skills. By the end of this comprehensive tutorial, you'll have the knowledge to create your own mixed-media print combining collagraph and gelli plate techniques.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Design introduction
Discussing Colours
Creating background
Drawing out on Dura-lar
Masking off on gelli plate
Applying paint to gelli plate
Printing from the gelli plate
Printing the second part of the rocks
Cleaning the dura-lar
Drawing out the dark shapes contour on dura-lar
Masking off the gelli plate
Inking up the gelli plate
Printing the dark shapes from the gelli plate
Inking up the gelli plate for the sky part
Printing the sky from the gelli plate
Drawing up the distant rocks on dura-lar
Masking off the inking up the gelli plate
Printing the distant rocks from the gelli plate
Printing the background rocks from the gelli plate
Adding collage papers to the artwork
Masking off with Elco paper
Adding the light touches
More masking and printing using elco paper
Creating a gelli pull
Adding more collage papers
Correcting the background rocks
Gelli printing using Frisket film
Adding collagraph print
Taught by
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