Gel Plate Printing for Mixed-Media Art: Taking Your Visual Storytelling to a New Level - Hardcover

Robyn McClendon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764366947 ISBN 13: 9780764366949

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Techniques and projects for using a gel plate -- inexpensive and simple -- to elevate collage, art journaling, and mixed-media works. Gel plate printing, an accessible but often-overlooked tool, gives artists of any level a way to add exceptional qualities to their work. Here, mixed-media lovers learn over 25 techniques for enhancing their work. McClendon is a popular mixed-media instructor and stencil/stamp designer, with art in museum collections including the Smithsonian and MoMA; The inside back cover's pocket contains two bonus mylar stencils designed exclusively for the book by McClendon; Over 25 techniques to combine, such as "Mark Rothko Style", Glazing and Vintage Photo Silvering, Eco-staining, and Intuitive Collage; Video links are provided for the techniques; Throughout, McClendon's unique "ArtMythos Inspirations" sections help your printing express your inner world, using guiding questions and reflection points.

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About the Author

Robyn McClendon has trained artists and creative professionals for over three decades, and her art has been exhibited at the Smithsonian and the Corcoran Gallery and is in the permanent collection of MoMA. She has designed for Essence Communications, IKEA, Target, and UNICEF and is a brand ambassador at Gelli Arts. In her popular online courses, channels, and workshops, she collaborates with brands and artists such as Arteza, Tim Holtz, Patti Tolley Parish, and Seth Apter. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona. www.robynmcclendon.com @rarebirds Pinterest: Robyn McClendon YouTube: Robyn McClendon

Edition details

• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764366947
• ISBN 13: 9780764366949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160