11 More Layers, More Printmaking

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Жыл бұрын

This is my early journey into printing on a large gel plate (16x20). I've been gel printing for many years but never this large, until I went through a hard season losing my husband to brain injuries. I came across Fulton Sim at @artwhisperer88 who inspires many of us with his retro minimalist printmaking sometimes inspired from other modern art masters.
I'm inspired by Fulton, but going my own way of exploration with printmaking in an effort not to copy him. I hope I inspire you in some small way, too. If I can do this creative life, so can you. Remember, Dreams Never Die.
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@artwhisperer88 Жыл бұрын

Stunning results Kate! The first print reminds me of the Native American art of the Pacific Northwest with its strong graphics and bold colors, and the peaceful ocean blue background.

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Fulton. I am from Choctaw Native American heritage. This is meaningful to me & perhaps, why strong graphics appeal to me. 🌿🌿

@artwhisperer88 Жыл бұрын

@@KateWordArt I am a firm believer in genetic memory! We somehow retain the culture of our ancestors subconciously.

@ElizabethMaluje 6 ай бұрын

@@artwhisperer88❤😂😢🎉😢

@kriswashburn274 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for inspiring me. Your work is so experimental and lovely. Do you reuse your stencils?

@artwhisperer88 6 ай бұрын

@@kriswashburn274 yes they are washable and reusable.

@krisshingo-art Жыл бұрын

Loving your discussions of design principles and the contrasting elements, the foundation, the bones that hold and deliver our creative expression. I think I've been so overwhelmed with all there is to learn about monoprinting, that design principles have been crowded out of mind. Thanks for the reminder! ❤Feels like coming home again!

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Wow, Kris, thanks so much for your lovely, coming home comments. Just know the rules, then throw them away and play. Make monoprinting fun for yourself. 🌿🌿

@jdmosaics 9 ай бұрын

@@KateWordArtwonderful and thank you for sharing…. but just to help others watching.. Amsterdam Yellow Ochre is Opaque not a transparent paint like Payne’s Grey is. Cheers.

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

@@jdmosaics thank you so much. 🌿

@judithchiasson8554 Жыл бұрын

can't get enough of your stencil making and placement--your compositions! : D

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Judith! So encouraging 🌿🌿🌿

@annemurphy484 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous…..loved that first print!!! Now I’ve you & Fulton to watch. 😀😀😃👏👏

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊Anne! Appreciate your fabulous comments! Peace 🌿

@lindadamon2453 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful Kate thank you for your process...so refreshing and unique. So many gelli print examples just focus on the purchased tools and they all seem a bit the same, however your process is fresh and beautiful. Full of feeling. 😂

@KateWordArt 5 ай бұрын

Linda, thanks so much for your wonderful, refreshing, and unique comments. Welcome to my channel, and thanks for watching. Peace 🌿

@artlives8188 Жыл бұрын

Those were great. I’m learning a lot from you.

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nikki, I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for your great comments!

@susanlaskey7778 5 ай бұрын

Your stencils and masks are wonderful. I very much enjoyed watching you ink and pull your prints

@KateWordArt 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Susan. I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Peace 🌿

@Xenopticon Жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying the variety of marks in your prints, particularly the variety of masks you use. The more linear ones have alerted me to new possibilities. As with ArtWhisperer88, I often feel you cover over some of your best results. While all of these prints are quite nice, to my eye, the white, buff, and ochre print, with a few black marks (43:00 in summary section) is the best of those you made in this episode. Lovely, subtle, and yet quite rich in varied tints and marks. But in any case, I appreciate your sharing your process, techniques, and all your lovely work!

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comments and observations! I understand what you mean, subtleties, tone on tone, minimal marks. I'm learning much from Fulton, but starting to make my own way, which is different from his. I'm slowly finding courage to step into the deep. Thank you again for your input.

@jdmosaics 9 ай бұрын

@@KateWordArtat about 39 min..when you lay in the two blue horizontal stripes…. If you had of let that layer dry completely..… then roll a full wet layer (maybe the same as that top Pale colour)… over the whole plate..then lay paper over this “wet” layer…..press down well…now let it sit overnight… When it is completely dry you will be able to pull up everything off the plate …it will be spotlessly clean. I recon you will love the result. Try it with a small square on the bottom of your plate if it feels too much to do a whole large plate… cheers ❤

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

@jdmosaics I'll give it a go after I move house and studio. Im a little nervous about leaving paper overnight. Thanks so much. 🌿

@lindablumer18 Жыл бұрын

What a treat to wake up to on a early Sunday Morning, watching you create is so inspiring! Thank you

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Oh, Linda, you are so encouraging to this country girl! Thanks so much for your comments! 🌿🌿

@margaretsmith9085 10 ай бұрын

After 7 minutes of watching your video, I wanted to go to my artroom and paint. Thanks for the inspiration!

@KateWordArt 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing that with me. Peace 🌿

@suerothberg143 7 ай бұрын

superb composition and color.

@sheilacym 7 ай бұрын

How interesting, inspiring and unique !! Just came across your channel today ( December 2023). Wishing you every success for the New Year, 2024, Kate 😊🎉🤩

@KateWordArt 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Sheila for your inspiring comments! I hope 2024 is the best year you've ever had! Peace 🌿

@BunnyLang 6 ай бұрын

I really love how you get into art theory when you're teaching. It reinforces my memory of it. :)

@KateWordArt 6 ай бұрын

Oh my, Bunny! Thank you so much. I don't often talk "theory" because I lack confidence in that area, but I try to talk about my decisions as I go along. I'm glad it helps. Peace 🌿

@jdmosaics 25 күн бұрын

@@KateWordArtjust a note that’s Yellow Ochre is an Earth pigment… and in not transparent. It is opaque… Amsterdam I think has now made a transparent one, in general it has always been opaque. Love your video. You didn’t say what those colourful stencils were made of at the start, are they a coloured plastic or Mylar? Thanks again, love your Fine Art content. ❤

@KateWordArt 25 күн бұрын

@@jdmosaics Neena, you're correct, of course. YO is opaque. I often mix it with satin glazing medium when I'm painting, and that makes it more transparent. The colored stencils/masks I used at that time were mylar or plastic subject dividers. Peace 🌿

@maureenmeek2838 6 ай бұрын

So glad to find you and your wonderful art.😊Love your colors, your processes and each piece is so free and truly lovely!!❤

@KateWordArt 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, Maureen, for your wonderful comments. I appreciate your watching and observations so much. Peace 🌿

@jacki1259 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I did think at first that your style reminded me of Fulton. Then I was thrilled to see he had commented and praised you and now I’m about half way through this video and I’m subscribed and a fan now! You definitely have your own style and your channel is fabulous! I’m looking forward to seeing your subscriber count go sky high. You deserve it. This video is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge and techniques 🙏

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Wow, Jacki, thank you for wowing me with your terrific comments. I appreciate your sentiments and subscription, too. 🌿Peace

@barbarawhite3031 8 ай бұрын

Love this so much.

@KateWordArt 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Peace 🌿

@maureenmeek2838 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!!❤

@KateWordArt 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🌿

@sherrigittel4623 7 ай бұрын

Wow, wow, wow❤

@KateWordArt 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Sherri, for your wow-full comment and for watching! I appreciate it very much. peace 🌿

@margaretpinsent6388 Жыл бұрын

That is a massive plate! Tfs your process. I loved the print before the blue...but I can see the beauty in the final too .

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Margaret. If you haven't already, check out Fulton's work at @artwhisperer88. He's the artist I'm learning the large format process from.

@margaretpinsent6388 Жыл бұрын

@@KateWordArt yes, I've seen his work & it's great.

@leighmcgrady771 8 ай бұрын

I found your videos today. I love them!

@KateWordArt 8 ай бұрын

Wow, Leigh, thanks for your lovely comment 🌿 Peace

@Goombye 8 ай бұрын

These are lovely.

@KateWordArt 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment! Peace 🌿

@maryvonnebanta1733 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Outstanding results.

@KateWordArt 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your outstanding comment!

@marymeyer8185 Жыл бұрын

These are all amazing. Thank you!

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks so much, Mary.

@renig5059 Жыл бұрын

Love the shapes of your stencils 🎉

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Reni! Thanks for your lovely comment.

@SandraPype-nb3ns 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!! Such an inspiration❤

@KateWordArt 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Sandra for your inspiring comment! Peace 🌿

@ivywreden6330 10 ай бұрын

Love this first pice. Great colors

@KateWordArt 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment, Ivy. Peace🌿

@marybarnaby6162 11 ай бұрын

Just discovered your channel. Love what you do, great explanations of your thinking, very inspiring and helpful

@KateWordArt 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mary, for your encouragement & your inspiring comments!

@carolwunsch4546 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Kate! I enjoyed this so much! I’ve been playing catch up with my video watching. Fun to know I have another new one to watch after this! Spectacular results. Love your style.

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you, Carol, for your spectacular comments!

@BlueZion9 7 ай бұрын

Nice work and presentation.

@KateWordArt 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ann, for your nice comment. I appreciate it very much. Peace 🌿

@janetseager4069 9 ай бұрын

Hi Kate, I have just discovered you and am so pleased that have I am a new fan and subscriber. Thank you so much

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Janet, for your comments and especially your subscription. That means a lot! 🌿 Peace

@beverlywinder5896 11 ай бұрын

Missing you! Love your Art. This piece is one of my favorite. I hope all is well.

@KateWordArt 11 ай бұрын

Oh, thank you, Beverly. I have had some health issues that prevent me from working. I just filmed a segment & will launch soon. Thanks for your sweet inquiry. Peace 🌿

@jennrowsell7868 5 ай бұрын

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@kaboart4jesus Ай бұрын

I was worried for the gelli plate each time you tried to take off the stencil with your exacto knife :D

@KateWordArt Ай бұрын

Thank you, I use a tracing stylus now. No sharp points!!! Peace to you, Kate

@sylviags4479 7 ай бұрын

I see Miro ahd tren Rothko e final y Kaleemullah,,,Wonderfulk vídeo madame! CloudKit I know how to care a Gello pronto l’aver if the climate is to set (like me, too bear to Arno river, at Italy)? Thanks and congratulazioni!❤😊

@KateWordArt 7 ай бұрын

Wow, Sylvia, that's a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much for your comments and your interest in my channel! Peace 🌿

@maryvonnebanta1733 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate so much that you cut your own stencils. I do too. I use all the junk mail, especially the cards…

@KateWordArt 11 ай бұрын

I haven't always. It's only recently after finding Fulton Sim here on KZfaq that I really began cutting them myself. Thanks for your comments.

@maryvonnebanta1733 11 ай бұрын

@@KateWordArt me too! Fulton Sim is awesome. So are you. Great artists.

@minnahumble2294 Жыл бұрын

I love the print at minute 5:54.

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Minna. I appreciate your lovely comment. 🌿

@teresajones5121 7 ай бұрын

Hey I just joined your channel on you tube. Saw your work for the first time. And it is so beautiful. I heard you say you make a lot of your own designs to put on the geli plate. I haven’t done this yet I really want to. So what do you make your patterns out of. I just love it. You are very different than others. And I love the way you do it. I know you have a lot of different painting together. Just awesome. But I would love to know what your patterns are made of. And like I said I have never done this. I have just received my first geli plate. It’s a 8 by 10. I do journals. Hadn’t been doing them long. But your work sure is awesome. Thanks for putting it on you tube for us to see your beautiful work. Thank you.

@KateWordArt 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Teresa, for your enthusiastic comments. I apologize for my tardy reply as I've been in hospital for tests. My stencils are made of anything I find interesting that I think might work. Plastic subject dividers, acetate sheet protectors, mylar, and plain manila folders. My next videos will show Manila folders. Keep watching, and I do hope you enjoy your gelli plate. Also, watch Fulton Sim @artwhisperer88 He's who I began learning with. Peace 🌿

@karens5429 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Are you inspiring!

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Karen, for your encouraging comments!

@RainDropps 8 ай бұрын

How is it that the paint didn’t dry by the time you peeled off the masks on your first pull? Maybe I missed you mentioning the paints you used? Nice prints 😊

@KateWordArt 8 ай бұрын

Mostly, I use heavy body paints. Amsterdam and Liquitex are go-to favorites for printmaking, and if I use fluids, Golden is my choice. One learns how much to use, which I'm still learning, but you do have to work on the quicker side. Peace 🌿

@TheBlonderiffic 2 ай бұрын

How do you keep the paint from drying when you pick up your stencils. When I take that long, the paint is dry. Do you use a paint extendor?

@KateWordArt 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Linda, for your question. I'm always aware that acrylics dry quickly, but I don't use extenders. I do use heavy body paints (tube), although sometimes, I do use a fluid. I try to have paper ready and utilize the window of open time wisely. Have everything at the ready & work quickly. I believe my paper selection contributes to successful transfers also. I use 100% cotton papers for watercolor & printmaking, so absorption is vital. Feel free to get back with me if you have more questions. Peace 🌿

@karens5429 9 ай бұрын

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@marylouharkins5887 8 ай бұрын

What colors did you use on back ground of first print? Love the color and the print

@KateWordArt 8 ай бұрын

MaryLou, I'm not sure but it may have been Thalo Turq & a bit of black or Paynes Gray. Thanks for your lovely comments 🌿 Peace

@sallywilliams7659 7 ай бұрын

Love your wo ❤ What are you using for your stencils? ☮️

@KateWordArt 7 ай бұрын

Which ones? Sally, in the first few videos, I used plastic subject dividers you find in school supplies. Later, I used mylar stencil sheets from Amazon. Here's a link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVMXC5HY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_image Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your lovely comment about my artwork. Peace!

@connieborg7537 10 ай бұрын

Stunning results. Great execution of composition and colours. ❤😮 How big is the plate please .

@KateWordArt 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your stunning comments, Connie. My plate is 16"× 20". Paper is 22"× 30". Peace🌿

@claresmith9545 4 ай бұрын

I am about to start this exciting art. Your work seems original and fun. What is the item that you are smoothing the paper with?

@KateWordArt 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments, Claire. It may be a baron. You can find it here:amzn.to/49ScvFb. Enjoy your journey! Peace 🌿

@claresmith9545 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Kate. I look forward to watching your other vids x

@karens5429 9 ай бұрын

Very inspiring. Love the design and colors to enhance it. How do you set up to delineate the perfect placement for each successive print pull?

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

If you watch long enough, you'll see that I have many registration mishaps. My plate shifts as I use it & clean it. It's a good idea to mark the table underneath with guidelines. I now use a large plexiglass surface for my plate and T-Squares for marking the top & sides. Thanks for your inspiring comments. Peace 🌿

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

Karen, here's a look at my set up: kzfaq.infoVK_mqk7z4DE?feature=share

@marilynht 2 ай бұрын

Lovely work. What are stencils made from?

@KateWordArt 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment. Typically, they are mylar or some form of acetate or plastic, like a subject dividers in school supplies. You can use sheet protectors, and now, I use Manila folders so I can discard them after using them a few times. I live where I cannot use indoor plumbing for cleaning the stencils. Basically, you can make your masks from anything, even copy paper for a 1x use! Just cut the shapes you want and go for it! Peace 🌿

@maryjanekeitel322 7 ай бұрын

What paper do you use for making your stencils?

@KateWordArt 7 ай бұрын

In the beginning, I used some bristol paper for cutting stencils. Recently, I used discarded manila folders. After finding Fulton @artwhisperer88, I started using plastic subject dividers (school supplies) and finally, I now use mylar from Amazon. Thanks for your question. Good luck! Peace!!

@helent6000 6 ай бұрын

What do you mean by color shaper? It looks like a paint brush to me :)

@KateWordArt 6 ай бұрын

Yes, Helen, instead of bristles, color shapers are made like a brush, but have silicone wedge to spread paint. Here's a link to see it: amzn.to/3vHoxmb

@suzt7076 2 ай бұрын

I’m curious as to why the paint didn’t dry in the time it took to lift off the stencils? I would have thought you would have to pull with a wet layer after that amount of time

@KateWordArt 2 ай бұрын

I'm working quickly to remove masks before that happens. I also use a heavier body paint that stays open longer. Thanks for your comments. Peace 🌿

@karenrobinson6123 5 ай бұрын

What did you make your stencils with.

@KateWordArt 5 ай бұрын

Karen, my clear stencils that I cut myself are made with mylar from Amazon. The colored ones are either made from plastic subject dividers in school supplies or a colored mylar or film also from Amazon. There should be links in the description boxes of each video that will lead you to the products used. Thanks for asking. 🌿Peace

@63artemisia63 10 ай бұрын

You need a bigger baren! (Apologies to Jaws author Peter Benchley.)

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

Yes, I do, actually!!! 🌿

@SandraPype-nb3ns 10 ай бұрын

Why do you prefer Somerset over Rives BFK?

@KateWordArt 10 ай бұрын

I've never used Rives 🌿

@patriciamonreal4401 2 ай бұрын

What’s the size of paper?

@KateWordArt 2 ай бұрын

Patricia, I think it's 22x30 inches. Thanks for your question! Peace 🌿

@connieborg7537 10 ай бұрын

I have read that if you leave the paint to dry completely the paper will not tear

@KateWordArt 10 ай бұрын

I haven't had courage to try it. 🤓

@karens5429 9 ай бұрын

❤what stencil material do you use?

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

Hi Karen, I first started w plastic subject dividers, but I've also used clear mylar, which I prefer. Peace 🌿

@cbrt2011 3 ай бұрын

Why do you let them sit for 5 minutes?

@KateWordArt 3 ай бұрын

Letting the paper sit allows the paper to absorb the paint. Of course, it depends on the fiber content of the paper and the fluidity of the paint. Especially, wait if you're using a 2nd application to pick up a ghost print. Thanks for the question. Peace 🌿

@minnahumble2294 Жыл бұрын

I also thinks it’s awesome at 7:20 , just not as much. Besides at 7:20 it’s misregistered.

@KateWordArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Minna. These early misregistrations will be mounted to cradle wood panels, and those edges will be cut off. I'm hoping my new system will help guard against that. 🌿

@minnahumble2294 Жыл бұрын

@@KateWordArtso glad because the longer I look at it, the more I love the finished work at 7:20. 😊

@SandraPype-nb3ns 10 ай бұрын

I cringed each time a stencil lifted, it was almost too much to watch😅

@KateWordArt 10 ай бұрын

I cringed, too! Thanks so much for watching! 🌿

@jdmosaics 9 ай бұрын

@@KateWordArtjust a suggestion, if you roll your paint on first then put your stencils on top… pull your print and then remove your stencils… then you can pull another print.. much fun!

@KateWordArt 9 ай бұрын

@@jdmosaics yes, I'm learning that. Thanks. 🌿