
Exploring NEW Posca Brush Tip Pens on the Plate
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!

Layering Foam Stamps and Gel Plate Magic
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.

Experimenting with Metal Leaf Flakes on the Gel Plate
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.

Mixed Media Magic with Photopolymer Stamps
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!

DIY Texture Plates with Molding Paste: A New Way to Print on the Gel Plate
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.

Metallic Resist Art Technique with Van Gogh Style
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.

Klimt Effect–Soft Pastel Resist on the Gel Plate
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.

Conté à Paris Crayons on the Gel Plate
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.

Lemons and Leaves on the Gel Plate!
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.

Posca on the Gel Plate with Watery Effect
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.

Wet and Watery Effects with Ghost Gel Prints
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!

Whimsical Bird Cards with Our New Foam Stamps!
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!

Texture, Translucency, and Creative Layering
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.

Metallic Resist meets Dorothy Dots on the Plate
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.

Announcing NEW Vintage Birds Rice Papers
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!

Get Gritty with One-Pull Gel Plate Prints
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.

Create a Stunning Layered Print with Foam Stamps
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.

Ireland–Inspiration and a New Painting in Progress
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.

Posca on the Gel Plate with Klimt Leaves Stencil
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!
