Comments on: Self-Expression with Gelli Plate

By: Mary W

Mary W — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 02:39:19 +0000

This post was really interesting. The last two prints were hard to pick a favorite. The one on the left made me feel like I was looking into a doorway or window and my eyes kept looking further. The print on the right was opposite – seemed like the painting was coming towards me instead of me peering into it. If I saw them in person, I’m sure they would have a greater impact but they are so interesting to watch and let my brain explore.

By: Femi Roecker

Femi Roecker — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:24:26 +0000

Awesome! Love the idea of the brush. . . . and the colors…. so wonderful.The Technology one is my favorite.

By: Lisa Berney

Lisa Berney — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 01:27:35 +0000

Evening! This will be a new adventure to add to my growing list!!! (quilting, mosaics, art journaling, etc….) I like print on the right the best….the way the yellow pops out at me! Lisa

By: Päivi

Päivi — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:59:03 +0000

In reply to lynn.

Thank you, Lynn! I feel that for self-expression ready-made products like stencils are not really the best. If you want to leave your own signature to the work and create unique art, the more you create yourself, the better. I love handcutting and cherish all my handcuts, even if they are not perfect. I have actually blogged about my love for hand cutting, check this blog post – 5 reasons to enjoy cutting paper with scissors! http://www.peonyandparakeet.com/5-reasons-to-enjoy-cutting-paper-with-scissors/

By: Päivi

Päivi — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:54:43 +0000

In reply to Colleen Ray. Colleen, thanks! Have fun!

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:13:26 +0000

I agree. Gorgeous prints. And I love how you use handmade cutouts. So many of the online tutorials use expensive stencils and all sore of equipment. Using brushes and cutout paper, you have made the most creative and unique prints I have seen so far. Thank you for the inspirations, as always.

By: Colleen Ray

Colleen Ray — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:06:46 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing your Gelli plate technique. I love my Gelli plate and can spend hours with it but always with a brayer. I will definitely try this technique – the results are so beautiful! Appreciate very much your posts and tutorials – always learning something new from you Paivi!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:08:36 +0000

In reply to muriel. Hi Muriel, thanks! I will publish the video tomorrow, on Thursday 18th!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:07:56 +0000

In reply to Nea Wiseman. Thanks, Nea! Have fun!

By: muriel

muriel — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:30:35 +0000

Thanks a lot for all the tips. I have never used brushes with my gelli plate and seeing what you’ve done I must say the result is awesome! Can’t wait fir the video!

By: Nea Wiseman

Nea Wiseman — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:29:10 +0000

I see that word “gorgeous” coming up and it was the first word out of my head, except with absolutely in front of it. Absolutely gorgeous! I have been prepared to explore mono printing for a couple of months, just short of the right information. And here it is all simply stated with gorgeous prints to inspire. Thank you!

By: Mary W

Mary W — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:27:06 +0000

I love the one where you doodled over it. My eyes can’t stop looking! It is what I think of when I think of your art. Gorgeous!