Author: Suzanne McNeill
Publisher: Design Originals
Publication Date: May 31, 2021 (Updated and revised edition).
Length: 88 Pages
Color Illustrations
About the Author
Suzanne McNeill is the woman behind Design Originals, a publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. She is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author, and lover of everything hands-on.
Discover the Wonderful World of Gelli Printing!
This is a revised and updated version of a book the author published in 2014.
Printing with a Gelli plate is a process that results in beautiful, one-of-a-kind papers with amazing colors, layers, and textures.
This book presents basic information on supplies, the best techniques, and projects. There is also a Gallery of beautiful art made by Gelli plate artists from around the world.
My Thoughts
I have a Gelli plate and have made some prints with acrylic paint and distress oxide inks. I am definitely a beginner and still have much to learn about the Gelli printing process. I found this book very informative and inspiring.
The color illustrations are outstanding. The directions for different techniques are brief but adequate. I really enjoyed the section on using found objects for different textures.
The author includes a collection of projects that could be made with Gelli prints on paper and fabric. Some of these projects are; Abstract collage art, quilts, greeting cards, totes and bags, gift wraps, and journals.
This is a short reference book that should be included in your art book library.
MY RATING: 5 Stars Out Of 5
FYI ~ I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.
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