Gelli Plate Monotype Prints, RISD Art Professor Demo for Beginners
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6 жыл бұрынSee a demo for creating monotypes with a gelli plate, you'll see every step of the process including wiping techniques, brush techniques, registration, and printing. Demo by RISD Adjunct Professor Clara Lieu and guest artist Owen Rival.
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Clara Lieu was an Adjunct Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design from 2007-2020. Her artwork has been exhibited at the International Print Center NY, the Currier Museum, Childs Gallery, the Davis Museum, and more. Lieu received an artist fellowship from the MA Cultural Council, has written for the NY Times, and lectured at Brown University, the NAEA conference, and in Vancouver & China. She has been profiled in Artsy, Hyperallergic, KPCC, & WBUR.
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@artprof 4 жыл бұрын
See our linoleum printmaking tutorial! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6h4m714tLPTmqM.html
@margerygriffith1145 3 жыл бұрын
This is great and you are a wonderful teacher! I’m an artist and a former printmaker (had my own press my husband built for me) and I just started playing around with Gelli printing and love it. Having just turned 90 I’m still working on things, mostly watercolors but playing with printing again is a thrill!
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic! Printmaking is so cool because there are so many different ways to do it-- always more to learn :) Thank you so much for tuning in! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@marshaegan4316 2 жыл бұрын
Soundswonderful I want to be an artist into my 90yies too
@thenerdlet3171 2 жыл бұрын
this is the most civilized comments section i've ever seen
@dabinloomg3559 2 жыл бұрын
Yesss l learn from those comments so much
@Jay_kay_bee 8 ай бұрын
By far the best printmaking instructional video teacher!
@artprof 8 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you to say! ❤️ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@amandasymon4363 2 жыл бұрын
Really like the more arty use of the gelli plate. Very inspiring. 👏👊🤸♀️
@rockybeeson9408 4 жыл бұрын
The final product was INSANE!!
@ulrikematter5587 Жыл бұрын
Just did some monotypes at art school and it was really cool. The gelli plates seam to make the process a bit more convenient. Thanks for sharing!
@artprof Жыл бұрын
It's such a cool way to make art! Thanks for watching :D - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@camilleroman9601 2 жыл бұрын
Really great tutorial and beautiful work!
@jonnabentekjr6664 4 жыл бұрын
Really inspiring video showing an alternative, more painterly, approach to gelli-plate printing. I like it very much. Thank you for sharing this❤️
@artprof 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! -Prof Lieu
@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Top notch great video. I could not totally understand WHY to do gel plate printing, rather than just direct painting because so much of what I've seen with gel print videos & art just looked no different than direct painting. No one was explaining such issues. This was so valuable. I especially love the unique suggestions, like light box idea & 'wiping' to paint as a 1st step; I never heard that anywhere & found it to be really great ideas. I've really been wanting to try printing & this helps so much.
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
We're so happy you feel this way!! Gelli printing is truly very cool. You might enjoy some of our other printmaking videos, feel free to check out this page to learn more: artprof.org/?s=printmaking - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@talulag444 7 ай бұрын
Wow! Amazing technique... Also loved the young man in the red shirt, he had great questions and seemed so engaged. At 8:20 you'll hear an enthusiastic "Hmm!" from him - That's just how I was feeling ! It's like he says what I'm thinking. I can't wait to see more of him on this channel in the future, or possibly just a compilation of his comments? Please oblige!
@artprof 7 ай бұрын
That's Owen Rival! He was a guest TA for a short period of time and still is a friend of Art Prof. He's an excellent painter too! You can see more of his work on his Instagram here: instagram.com/owenrival/ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@coachfilomena5719 4 жыл бұрын
Finally, a great use of gelli! Thanks for the video!
@artprof 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You might like our tutorial on making your own rubber stamps: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/acBkhrBmqsXMiWQ.html -Prof Lieu
@johnjarvis8731 5 жыл бұрын
Love the more 'arty' use of the Gelli plate. Thanks for sharing; hope there will be more.
@artprof 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You might like this new oil painting tutorial we released, similar techniques with the rag are used in this tutorial: artprof.org/courses/oil-painting/
@YuanJane 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I have my Gelli plate sitting in a drawer! Never knew I could create these nuances and details! Thanks for your inspiring video!
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!-Prof Lieu
@deborahcolman3035 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! The mushrooms are amazing!! ❤️❤️
@RichardLaurence 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this - so many useful tips!
@RafaelWingnux 6 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!! Thank you! The student is really cute too!
@kateveneroso5754 3 жыл бұрын
you can explore, but then use the monotypes, on extremely thin Japanese paper, which later can be used as Chine Cole in an etching or a woodcut, not only that but you can use them as jumping off point for larger paintings, I have projected them onto a piece of art paper which is stiff and been gessoed, sketched in from the monotype then done an oil painting! This process is so freeing!
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like such a cool way of working!! Thank you so much for sharing your process, and for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@CatherineSummerfield Жыл бұрын
Perfect.... as usual. Clever use of the light board. I will mimic you in all areas with my own flair of course.. Thanks for sharing your expertise - once again. Love and peace xx
@artprof Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome, thank you for watching with us!! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@lidavanbers6344 Жыл бұрын
Love it! What a super idea, it’s like oil painting!Thank you for sharing!
@artprof Жыл бұрын
Yes, monotypes and oil painting are often taught together! They're good mediums to mix. :] -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@EvandroPastor 4 жыл бұрын
Great! I didnt know about monotype. Love it!
@eddieespinosa6576 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Very helpful and thanks for including resources and supply list.
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome, thanks for watching! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@thenar 3 жыл бұрын
This was both instructive and inspiring. Thank you.
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@susanmcfie9261 3 жыл бұрын
Great tuition, wonderful prints. Thank you
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@EdwardFielding 6 жыл бұрын
That gel pad looks so fun to use (and play with!)
@artprof 6 жыл бұрын
The gel printing plates are super fun! And they're unique in that they work well for adults and elementary kids.
@kateveneroso5754 3 жыл бұрын
very excellent soft roller is quite helpfull!
@MrRushepoo 4 жыл бұрын
This is a very good tutorial. I enjoyed it and learned quite a bit.
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@CactusBug60 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting tutorial, very well presented thank you I might venture into doing monotypes. :D
@artprof 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, give it a try, monotypes are so much fun to do! You can get more info on supplies, etc. on the course page: artprof.org/courses/monochromatic-monotypes/
@downtime86stars17 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your excellent tutorial! I just got my first gelli plate and wasn't completely sure how to get started.
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Good luck with your gelli plate :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@selenadixon8028 5 жыл бұрын
great friendly video!
@artprof 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We have many more videos on our main site: artprof.org/courses/
@11kindpunk11 8 ай бұрын
thank you
@lizadams7662 2 жыл бұрын
I've taught many groups printmaking oh many kinds without a press. I've rarely used one for my own monotypes. I love this tutorial, and there's no need to say you need a press if you don't use gelli plates. I
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
There are tons of different ways to make prints, so much to learn! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@kateveneroso5754 3 жыл бұрын
Having been a print maker for some 40 years, yes, I am am an Oldstr! I started to use the jelli plate but found I was doing crafty sorts of things but wanted to cross back over to the sort of strange printmaking imagery. I wish to be clear here, I am not putting down card or craft journeying, not at all! I just make some rather strangely Bacon-esque sorts of images and I wanted to produce them using gelli plates. I need to have an ink which was stiff body, I wanted to endulge my love of stiff oil ink. I found this video to be very helpful. Wonderful demo. Now I am on the discover journey of whether I could combine the Akua over acrylic inks and paint. Thank you. The Old Print Maker!
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
We are so honored you feel this way!! Thank you so much for watching. It is so wonderful to try out new mediums-- I hope to practice different ways of printmaking soon as well! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@kateveneroso5754 3 жыл бұрын
I am very honored as well. I try to keep a very low profile. Most likely you will not find me hardly at all on the net but here I am to support you any way that is humanly possible, you are a joy, everything an Art Instructor should be!
@zt6309 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@artprof Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@tomg6033 3 жыл бұрын
This looks like fun
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
It is!! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@4kassis 3 жыл бұрын
that is one enthusiastic student!
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
For sure! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@TicTocRobotSnot 4 жыл бұрын
Never thought to put my gel plate over a light box!
@mrdelmar Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best tutorials on using a Gelli plate that I have seen. Lots of good tips. This one is done from an artist's perspective rather than from a crafter's (not a knock on crafter's by the way). I have done some work with Gelli plates and am looking forward to doing more.
@artprof Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm happy to hear you got a lot out of it! We also did this Gelli Plate tutorial on how to do acrylic image transfers: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbZmqdeFuJ_PhGg.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@MartyYokawonis 9 ай бұрын
You can transfer charcoal drawings easily to the gelli plate and then roll acrylic medium or acrylic paint over the charcoal transfer on the plate and pull it on a sheet of paper
@artprof 9 ай бұрын
Yessss, I love this method! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@kateveneroso5754 3 жыл бұрын
that brayer has a elevated center...oh oh!
@dawnaurorastudio Жыл бұрын
Clara, Would you ever consider doing a demo of the process you used for The Waders? Maybe on a smaller scale? Etching ink on Dura-Lar, litho crayon… It seems so intriguing!
@artprof Жыл бұрын
I would love to, it's just about getting the budget to make it possible, as I have a lot on my hands keeping us afloat. Here is info on how to sponsor a video: artprof.org/learn/sponsor-a-video/ -Prof Lieu
@aliciabenshki5586 3 жыл бұрын
Funny enough my mom's name is Akua. Great video!
@nalsacetv4031 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice !! What kind of black color do you use for the mushroom monotype, please ? I'll see there are many kind of black AKUA
@artprof 5 жыл бұрын
I used bone black for the mushroom monotype! You can get all the product info from this video and links on the course page on our main site: artprof.org/courses/monochromatic-monotypes/
@leannerogerson9561 4 жыл бұрын
Love the technique...I use my plate with acrylics and had wondered about inks. Have you found it worthwhile to make ghostprints?
@artprof 4 жыл бұрын
My feeling about ghost prints is “why not?” Nothing to lose, either it doesn’t look good, or you get a nice surprise. -Prof Lieu
@lincolnadams83 4 жыл бұрын
Great demo! What kind of printmaking paper do you recommend?
@artprof 4 жыл бұрын
I like Rives BFK! -Prof Lieu
@HedgieEirulf 6 жыл бұрын
If oil based inks are used, would the solvents damage the gel plate? Both during cleanup and thinning out ink on the plate with a brush. Thank you for the videos!
@artprof 6 жыл бұрын
If you use oil based inks I would recommend using baby oil instead of solvents. I'm actually not sure if the gel printing plates would be damaged by solvents. Either way, oil based inks are a pain for this process and much harder to clean than the Akua inks. Glad to hear you are enjoying our content!
@MartyYokawonis 9 ай бұрын
Cleaning charcoal ir graphite transfers off the gelli plate you use baby oil or mineral oil.
@artprof 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@katanyajason3316 3 жыл бұрын
Nowadays instead of big chunky light boxes you can buy light pads which range in many sizes and which are portable and can be quite inexpensive.
@NasserAlhameli 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Should I moist the paper in this tech
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
That could make for some pretty cool results! Try it out, experimenting with printmaking techniques is super cool :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@swc2924 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Prof Lieu! Great video, demonstrations, and lastly...teaching! I do have a question about dry time. How long does it take to dry? I made a few prints 2-3 weeks ago, and I can still rub paint off. Obviously the the thinner the paint, the faster it'll dry, but it still dries rather slowly. Are there papers that are more absorbent and dry faster (smooth vs. tooth, 100% cotton vs. mixed media paper, etc.), and can wetting the paper make it dry faster? Any tips on drying time?
@artprof 4 жыл бұрын
It’s takes a looooong time for the ink to dry, just let it sit there, it will eventually! I don’t think a different paper will make a noticeable difference. -Prof Lieu
@swc2924 4 жыл бұрын
@@artprof Thanks for the quick response. I will just have to learn to be patient! :)
@Alan-is3jk 3 жыл бұрын
The prints shown at 4:06 are absolutely stunning! Who made them? :)
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
Those are actually drawings, I made them! You can see more here: claralieu.com/portfolio/wading/ -Prof Lieu
@denisegrossman3840 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! What type of paper would you suggest?? Is it possible to use sanded paper? I am a pastel artist and I have heavier paper on hand. Thank you!
@artprof Жыл бұрын
I think that paper should be just fine! I like using printmaking paper pads & rice paper :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@kobusvandenbergh3289 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've made my own gelli plate. I use acrylic paint to make prints, but I find the roller gets "sticky" after using it a few times. I also experimented with oil paint, and it makes beautiful prints. No problem with the roller. Only with acrylic. Should I thin the paint with water a little? Amanda from South Africa
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
What I've done in the past is use an acrylic retarder (a medium that slows the drying process for acrylic) and that worked great! I don't know what specific brands you have access to, but here is a link to that item: amzn.to/2zlWoRJ -Prof Lieu
@AnneGoggansQHHT 3 жыл бұрын
There’s a water cleanup oil based on blick that’s great
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@hannahskoonberg 3 жыл бұрын
Clara, I am thinking about trying gel plate in my college level intro to print class. As a monoprint surface that's easier for hand printing. We are using the speedball oil based block ink for the class and I have had trouble figuring out if it would be compatible with gel.
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
It should work; I've used oil based inks on gelli plates before and it's worked well. If you want to use acrylic, I recommend adding slow dri medium, otherwise (at least in my experience) I found that it dried too fast. -Prof Lieu
@hannahskoonberg 3 жыл бұрын
@@artprof Thank you. I'm an old school printmaker and the idea of acrylic monotypes makes me cringe. I also want to use one kind of ink for the whole semester. Since this is an online version of our regular class.
@tigs6639 2 жыл бұрын
@Hannah Skoonberg, I don't know if you ever tried using acrylic but it does have some benefits for monoprints in that you can build up layers before you print. Oil based ink takes a long time to dry, but with acrylic you can add textures in subtle layers and create really interesting patterns that way. You can also use pastels because the binder in acrylic sticks it to the paper. I've also achieved some really interesting textures printing with gouache. Definitely worth experimenting with 😌
@nanxiliu6176 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Prof Lieu, Thank you for wonderful tutorial! I have a question , I used the same ink and gelli place , why did the texture of my brush stroke disappear in a few seconds . I will go constanltly go back to redo the texture
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
It could be that your Akua ink wasn't mixed; often with a new can the ink settles to the bottom and the oil is on top. Try that! -Prof Lieu
@nanxiliu6176 2 жыл бұрын
@@artprof thanks prof lieu , I took your advice and the result is much better. Thank you thank you! However , when I transfered the image to a paper , even though I very very gently glided the my hands over the paper to make sure the image is fully transferred. I noticed the ink has moved , the image turned out much more blurry than what I saw in the Gelli plate. Is this the nature of the ink ? Is the ink supposed to move around when you press the paper ?
@RayanKhlaif Жыл бұрын
This is the best tutorial on monotype in my opinion but I have a question. Can I use watercolor paper for printing? I also don't have the ink for printing so I'm using oil paints.
@artprof Жыл бұрын
You can, but the problem with watercolor paper is it does tend to be quite stuff, and therefore it doesn’t absorb the printmaking ink as easily. The nice thing about print, making paper is that they are cotton rock papers, and therefore absorb the printmaking and very well. That said, though, if you were just messing around and you don’t have to worry about creating an arc, I will print, you really can print on anything you want. -Prof Lieu
@sameaston9587 Жыл бұрын
I made my light table by installing LED strip lights into a clear storage box.
@artprof Жыл бұрын
Ooh SO SMART! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@lux-qp5mo 4 жыл бұрын
Can I use linoleum oil based ink?
@artprof 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that should work! -Prof Lieu
@dawnaurorastudio 11 ай бұрын
Hi Clara, Wondering what advantages and differences a gel plate has compared to using plexi glass as your plate (esp as related to this reveal/rubbing out process)? Thanks.
@artprof 11 ай бұрын
The difference is that if you use plexiglass, you have to print on a printing press. The gel plate is handy because you don't need a press! Printing on a press with plexiglass will get more accurate results, but most people don't have a press. -Prof Lieu
@dawnaurorastudio 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Clara.
@anonanonymous7048 5 жыл бұрын
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@ashikaahso7276 3 жыл бұрын
So, I do not need to put gesso on plexiglass first. I was confused since others on youtube says it's better to apply gesso before adding ink.
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's best to add gesso on paper/canvas that you'll print onto, but the glass doesn't need it! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@razikafahim7097 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of paint and sheet should I use?
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! You'll find our paper and ink recommendations in the video description below, and the supply list is here on our main site as well: artprof.org/learn/gelli-plate-monotype-prints/
@ellsaberlandhaadhitya6094 Жыл бұрын
Hello Prof Lieu! If I use glass as a replacement for the gelli plate, will it produce the same quality? Thanks
@artprof Жыл бұрын
It wouldn’t, the only way to do a mono type on something like that would be to use plexiglass and print it on a printing press. That wouldn’t work with glass, as the press would shatter it. So plexiglass would be the way to go! I have seen people use a pasta maker, but I don’t have experience with that. -Prof Lieu
@ellsaberlandhaadhitya6094 Жыл бұрын
@@artprof Thank you, Prof. Very helpful 🙏🙏🙏
@user-ny5dc9mh8w 7 ай бұрын
I am looking for this mono printing video that I watched when Professor Lieu demoed how to do a mono print of Cherries on a window? But I can't find the video anywhere!? Can somebody send me the link to that video?
@artprof 7 ай бұрын
Here it is! kzfaq.infovfgdWO8jMoI - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@bookishindian Жыл бұрын
Question -- I usually use acrylic paint when making gelli prints and find that the paint dries on the plate pretty quickly, so I was surprised and impressed (no pun intended) when I saw that you were able to pull a well defined print even after such a long time went by after you inked the plate... Is this due to the type of ink you are using? Or could it also be related to the temperature of the environment? (I am in a very hot dry apartment....)
@artprof Жыл бұрын
Yes! It’s absolutely the Akua inks. When I have used acrylic I have to add tons of retarder. The Akua inks are a great solution. -Prof Lieu
@dawnaurorastudio Жыл бұрын
@@artprof Open acrylics are a good alternative as far as getting a longer drying time, but in my recent very limited experiments with the gelli plate, I find the open acrylics make the surface even more slippery and difficult to control than the ink. The Akua ink has a bit of thickness and tackiness to it that I think is a bit easier to control.
@lidavanbers6344 Жыл бұрын
One question! How do yo clean the plate?
@artprof Жыл бұрын
Baby wipes work great! -Prof Lieu
@oganim 5 жыл бұрын
How long does the ink stay active, not dry out? Can't get Akua inks in Israel what would be a good substitute?
@artprof 5 жыл бұрын
Akua inks stay active for a really long time. A good substitute for Akua inks would be any water soluble printmaking ink, Speedball is a good brand if that's available to you. Another option is you can use acrylic paint and mix in acrylic retarder into it, that works too!
@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 2 жыл бұрын
After research, I learned a couple critical things. I wouldn't recommend making your own gel plate, which is made from water mixed with gelatin- a food source- like the kind used in labs to nourish bacteria experiments & will fall apart fast, after a lot of trouble to make. Commercially available gel plates are actually made from plastics & mineral oil & extremely more durable. Regarding Akua inks- they are a mysterious new ink, said to dry only with absorption into the paper, so I would use caution to use a thin layer that can be fully absorbed, as any ink not absorbed into the paper, by the nature of the product, will never dry.
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for these tips, and for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@blossompetal784 2 жыл бұрын
There are instructions for a gel plate made with gelatin and glycerin. These last much longer.
@frankbissell1920 Жыл бұрын
@@blossompetal784 and alcohol
@lindyashford7744 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Art Prof, I have two sizes of Gelli plate, in fact tbh I have a LOT of art materials accumulated during a very long spell of being bed bound, now I am not, but do have certain limitations to what I can do, one of those is being the owner of an elderly pure white cat who loves my work space, the other is being in a power chair that hates anything to do with water. I have looked at the Akua inks and don ‘t think I could get a brayed clean that easily, I would have to cleanup after the cleanup, aargh! I have worked a bit with acrylics, funnily enough using the green you used, but the consistency seemed all wrong. I wonder if you have any recommendations for this that would both dry reasonably quickly and give the high contrast and range of tones that a printing ink gives? I have tried extenders to ordinary acrylics and really disliked the slippy feel to them. Is there something in between or a medium to add that will help? That’s a great tip about the light box by the way! Especially as I already have one!
@tigs6639 2 жыл бұрын
Hello 😌 I use System 3 Acrylic Printing Medium by Daler-Rowney. You add it to acrylic to turn it into printing ink. You can vary the amount you add to get different consistencies and it doesn't have a glossy/plastic texture like some mediums do. It's easy to clean as well, it doesn't leave things 'inky' even though it works like ink. I love it because I can mix up interesting colours from my acrylics then turn them into inks for printing, so it gives me a lot of options to play around with. Might be worth checking out, just thought I'd share it with you
@fabrislr9368 2 жыл бұрын
@@tigs6639 thanks for sharing this tip. But since it's acrylics, it dries fast, right? Or the system 3 medium extends the drying time?
@jayandlaurasmom 4 жыл бұрын
I used AKUA intaglio ink on my gelli plate and now I can't get it clean. Used baby wipes and soap and water.
@artprof 4 жыл бұрын
It's possible that maybe you put on the intaglio ink really thick, making it extra stubborn. The akua ink doesn't come off easily, but you might try taking the gelli plate and running it under hot water and soap while wiping with baby wipes at the same time. -Prof Lieu
@LilNYMama 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I don't know if you'll reply but.... does intaglio ink dry slower? Do i need to put retarder in the regular water-based ink to keep it from drying fast?
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, if the intaglio ink is oil-based, it will dry slower. You don't need to add retarder to the water-based ink, but if you're printing a lot over several hours, you may find it helpful when it comes to cleaning your plate and brayer. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@dawnaurorastudio Жыл бұрын
Clara, I am new to gelli printing. This is great. I absolutely love the series of figures in water that you show around the 4 minute mark. Are they yours and done on a gelli plate? They are awesome. I find it difficult to paint on such a slippery surface and all the while to create, delineate, and define images by wiping/brushing off the ink.. Those images seem so complex to get on a gelli plate. Any advice? I am so inspired by those images.. I want to be able to do that.
@dawnaurorastudio Жыл бұрын
Also, curious what size gelli plate was used for those figures.
@artprof Жыл бұрын
Hi! The figures wading in water was actually a monotype that I printed on a printing press on a sheet of plexiglass, another version of monotype with different materials. On a press you get waaaaay more detail that isn't possible on a gelli plate. But, I have really embraced the textures that you get on a gelli plate you can't get on a plexiglass sheet! See here in this 1 min short: kzfaq.infovfgdWO8jMoI?feature=share -Prof Lieu
@artprof Жыл бұрын
They were 18" x 24", you can see more on our website in this section: claralieu.com/portfolio/falling-figures/ -Prof Lieu
@dawnaurorastudio Жыл бұрын
@@artprof Thank you, Clara, that’s great. In the short you soak the paper, but in this vid you use dry paper can you clarify that? Btw, since I do not have a press I will be embracing the gelliplate textures as well. They do offer very interesting effects.
@dawnaurorastudio Жыл бұрын
Oh, is that because you need damp paper when using a press but dry without a press? That just occurred to me!
@jomc20 4 ай бұрын
You can print with a pasta-maker, much cheaper than a traditional printing press, but you'll be restricted by the size of the pasta machine.
@artprof 4 ай бұрын
Such a cool idea!!!! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@persimmonpuddin Жыл бұрын
Can someone help me with this - searched and can't find answer... do you need to varnish gelli prints is you are going to frame them? I use acrylics.
@artprof Жыл бұрын
I haven't heard that! You can probably choose whether or not you want to :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@Nekobaby 5 жыл бұрын
What brand baby wipes? I’ve tried two so far and neither cleans the way yours did...
@artprof 5 жыл бұрын
I used "Nature's Promise" baby wipes, although I don't think the brand should make the difference. My guess is that the ink you are using isn't as easy to clean; also I know some acrylic paints are tough to clean off gelli plates too. I don't know if you have access to the Akua intaglio inks, but those work great.
@Nekobaby 5 жыл бұрын
Art Prof I’ve been using Akua Intaglio Inks. I have to use baby oil to get the wipes to clean the way yours did. My biggest issue is that the wipes seem to leave behind a fluffy residue. It’s been driving me nuts!
@artprof 5 жыл бұрын
If you're using the Akua inks I guess it must be the baby wipes you're using?? Sorry it's been a hassle!
@Nekobaby 5 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely the wipes. Thanks for letting me know your brand. I’ll see if they work for me.
@gedane8118 3 жыл бұрын
It’s oil paint ?
@artprof 3 жыл бұрын
I'm using Akua intaglio inks, which are water based. You can see images and links of the full supply list here: artprof.org/courses/monochromatic-monotypes/ -Prof Lieu
@Eriaslouis Жыл бұрын
He is so cute omg
@artprof Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
@cliffdariff74 2 жыл бұрын
I would say a series, or a body of work is exploring a concise idea.... not variations on a theme.
@artprof 2 жыл бұрын
I think there are tons of avenues you can go down when exploring a series of artworks! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff
@user-ol2bp3ns5c 6 ай бұрын
So I still don't know the difference between monotype and moniprint. It seems to all depend on what year it is and who is talking...seriously. Can you shed any light on this? I'm having difficulty with describing my pieces without knowing the true definition difference. Thanks.
@artprof 6 ай бұрын
I've been making monotypes/monoprints for years and also use the words interchangeably. Printmakers might be more strict about which is which and shed better light on the difference between the two. I think in the painting world we use monotypes more to talk about images made on a sheet of plexi and run through a press. I hope that helps in some way! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@user-ol2bp3ns5c 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for answer. I use a gel plate for my prints and all prints made from the same plate are "one offs"...all different in one way or another.Do I call them montypes?@@artprof
@ElburroE 10 ай бұрын
Awesome tutorial but that guy needs to scale back his "yeah"s.
@artprof 10 ай бұрын
Every day we try to tackle our filler words, haha! It's a marathon, not a sprint... sadly. Thanks for watching! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
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