One of the challenges of gel printing is that we can get lost in the beautiful subtlety of the layers we create and end up with a piece that doesn’t have a focal point. I’m constantly demonstrating techniques at trade and consumer shows; and typically end up with a pile of lovely backgrounds, with no […]
Image Transfers
Alcohol and Solvent Ink Ghost Resist
We’ve found a better way to achieve an ‘image transfer’ from resist printing with old text and sheet music that doesn’t waste the original image and creates so much more fun in the ghost print! Sally Lynn MacDonald was experimenting with alcohol ink printing – something that we do quite often; and this time, instead […]
Magazine Resist Image Transfers – Medium Testing and Techniques
My career path has included wiring company internets, managing computer networks, coding applications, etc. Geek? Yep! So I’ve been reflecting on my transformation into an artist over the years and how these two occupations have informed each other. Ever the geek, I tend to want to combine mediums and fix processes that I don’t like […]
Image Transfer Techniques by Sally Lynn MacDonald
The entire playlist is embedded first, as this will always have the latest videos, in order of publication. Seperate video links are included below for your use as well. Coloring Book Transfers If you are looking for the instructions for modifying your photos for the coloring book look, featured in the video below, that link […]
Alcohol Inks
Alcohol Ink Techniques with Gel Press
The entire playlist is embedded first, as this will always have the latest videos, in order of publication. Enjoy! We’d love to see your artwork. Feel free to post on our Instagram and tag @gelpress and #alcoholinkmonoprinting Sally Lynn MacDonald
Faith Impressions
Faithful Sunday: Stronger Together
Good Morning Creatives! It’s time for a brand new Faithful Sunday! Now…I know what you are probably expecting. It’s December 15th…we are only 10 days away from Christmas. This would be a perfect time for a green and red, Christmas themed page, but as I was reading through Luke (the most used book of the […]
Faithful Sunday: Unshakeably Thankful
Hello Creatives!! If you are reading this and are from the US it’s Thanksgiving weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you have had the chance to spend time with those you love. We are in that season of thankfulness. That season of remembering what and who makes are our lives amazing. However, it’s not always easy […]
Faithful Sunday – My Own Worst Enemy
Good Morning Creatives!! Keri Sallee here with another “Faithful Sunday” featuring Faith Impressions by Keri Sallee for Gel Press. Today, we are focusing on a scripture in Psalm 18. Ingredients For today’s entry you will need: Faith Impressions Straight Border Plate Acrylic Paints in teal, light blue and yellow Foam Stamp (I used a square) […]
Academic Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans – Grade 5
Jasper Johns Inspired Lettering Download this PDF Miro Imaginery Creatures Download this PDF
Lesson Plans – Grade 4
Paper Weaving Download this PDF Monoprinted Landscapes Download this PDF
Lesson Plans – Grade 3
Cool Color Portrait Prints Download this PDF Organic Leaves Download this PDF
Ideas
BASICS: Using Gel Press with Acrylic Paints
Faith Impressions: Drawing Made Easy
Good Morning, Creatives! It’s time for another Faithful Sunday with Faith Impressions by Keri Sallee for Gel Press! When I am teaching classes, one of the first things I always hear is, “I’m not creative.”, or similarly, “I can’t draw to save my life!”. (We’re southern…we tend to be a little dramatic!) Today, I want […]
Faith Impressions and Marabu Aqua Ink: A New Technique
Good Morning Creatives and Happy Easter!! Today is Easter Sunday and in the spirit of new beginnings, today I wanted to share with you a new technique featuring Marabu Aqua Ink and my Faith Impressions by Keri Sallee for Gel Press plates. Marabu Aqua Inks and Gel Press plates Marabu Aqua Inks are some of my […]