This week, Barb and I had a great time trying out the NEW Posca Brush Tip pens—and we’re excited to share the results!

This week, Barb and I are having so much fun experimenting with layering techniques using a new set of foam stamp patterns I recently designed. We’re combining them with the gel plate in an indirect printing method—building up the layers and pulling a single, beautifully textured print.

This week, Barb and I set out to explore how metal leaf can add a rich, organic, and painterly quality to gel plate prints. Our goal was to create beautifully layered papers perfect for collage and mixed media projects.

This week, Barb and I are having a blast experimenting with my new designs in photopolymer clear stamps—and we’re using them in two totally different ways!

This week in the studio, I tried something new—and it turned out to be a game-changer for gel printing. I experimented with molding paste and stencils to create my own flexible texture plates. These homemade plates are easy to make, surprisingly sturdy, and add beautiful dimension to your prints.

This week, I'm diving into a fun and vibrant technique using my Vincent van Gogh–inspired foam stamp designs to create a stunning metallic resist on wet strength tissue paper.

Part 2 of my pastel resist experiments is here! 🎨 This week, I’m using soft pastels on the gel plate—and they create a totally different texture than Conté Crayons. The pastels resist metallic gold paint beautifully and give a soft, low-relief effect when used with stencils.

This week I played with Conté à Paris Carres Crayons on the gel plate—and wow! These rich, chalky sticks are perfect for stencil rubbings on rice paper. I paired them with metallic gold Golden Fluid Acrylic for a gorgeous resist effect, then sealed it all with a quick trick to keep the colors crisp.

This week is a BONUS tutorial video on gel printing with Lemons and Leaves. I am coming to you directly from my studio in Italy! Check out the beautiful scenery and meet Pamela Haack. I have worked with Pam for over ten years, helping artists experience the incredible joy of visiting this inspiring country.

This week in the studio, I’ve been experimenting again—this time by doodling on the gel plate with my favorite Posca Paint Pens. I used one of my 9x12 Gustav Klimt Scribbles & Doodles stencils as a guide, then misted the plate with water and pulled a print.

This week, I’ve been playing with a new approach in the studio that combines ghost printing with a watercolor-style effect—and I’m loving the results!

I am so very excited to announce my NEW For the Birds whimsical foam stamps. I think you will love these foam stamps for card making, gel printing, mixed media, paper crafts, and more!

In this Tutorial Tidbit, I’ll show you how to create beautiful transparent collage paper with subtle relief texture using Soft Gel Gloss, a stencil, and wet strength tissue paper.

Watch how I turn a simple dot stencil and gel plate into richly colored, tearable collage paper. The fluid acrylic soaks through the paper but resists the metallic paint—no white edges when you rip it! Perfect for mixed media layers.

I am so very excited to announce my NEW Vintage Birds Rice Paper collection of five designs. I think you will love these papers for card making, gel printing, mixed media, paper crafts, and more!

In my latest video, I’m diving into the beautifully imperfect world of grungy gel plate printing. Using a mix of foam stamps and stencils, I’ll show you how to create rich, layered prints full of texture and personality.

In this video, I’ll show you how to layer stencils and foam stamps on the gel plate to create a rich, grungy print full of texture and depth.

In June, I spent three incredible weeks exploring Ireland—soaking up the landscapes, the culture, and the quiet magic of the countryside. From lush green hills to weathered stone walls, every turn offered fresh inspiration for my art.

For Today’s Tidbit Barb from Joggles and I are doodling on the gel plate with Posca Pens and a fun stencil. Barb adds multi color through the stencil which creates the perfect balance for black and white doodles!

These small-scale creations pack a big visual punch and serve as the perfect practice for larger mixed media projects. Whether you’re making greeting cards, art journal pages, or experimenting with textures and layers, this technique is a fantastic way to explore new artistic possibilities.