It is easy to make textured and patterned pieces of gelatin plate printed paper. This is a great way to get started with gelatin printmaking.
You can learn a lot about:
- mark making tools
- kinds of marks that are possible
- what happens when you layer
These patterned papers can be used for collage or as foundations for a “finished” print.
In the class, Simplify, we use simple stencils like threads, circles and weeds to learn what is possible with ink and the gelatin plate.
By working in a dark blue-black color scheme, we can easily layer impressions without the need to consider the color mixing affects of plate ink.
I was thinking that I could add interest and a focus to some of the simplified prints and it might be another way to create a series of “finished” prints.
So today, I pulled out some old weed and circle prints and added a dark focus with a stencil. I was pleased how it transformed the print.
Join us in the online class, Simplify – gelatin prints. Class starts March 1st. Read all the details on the workshop page.