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
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 […]
Inkjet Image Transfers with Gel Press
Even though Gel Press® as a brand has only been on the market since January of 2016, we’ve been making this product for many years. It used to be available under a private-labeling agreement through another brand. That company has created a knock-off version of our original permanent gel monoprinting plate. We felt strongly that the […]
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
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: Outside the Bible
Good Morning Creatives! Keri Sallee here for another installment of your Faithful Sunday: Faith Impressions Outside the Bible. If you are like me, I am always playing my Faith Impressions plates, testing out new techniques and products. Since I am “testing” things, I don’t usually “play” in my bible, but rather use plain copy paper. […]
Promise? : Faith Impressions Faithful Sunday
Good Morning Creatives! Keri Sallee here and it’s time for another Faithful Sunday! Today, we are talking about promises. Creative Things For this project, you will need: Acrylic Paint (red, blue, yellow and purple) Faith Impressions by Keri Sallee for Gel Press (straight boarder plate) Black ink Brayer Background stamp (I used a script stamp) […]
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 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 […]
Faith Impressions outside the Bible: ATCs
Good Morning Creatives! It’s time for another installment of Faith Impressions: Outside the Bible! Today we will be playing with the Gel Press 8×10 Monoprinting Plates and the 4 shapes from my Faith Impressions line, which are the PERFECT size for ATCs! ATC=What? If you have never heard of the acronym “ATC” you might be […]