Love these videos Mark - thanks for sharing your work and knowledge, it's much appreciated.

If you trace the image out on the back of the emboss sheet beforehand with oil pastel or crayon, then emboss as normal with a sheet of paper underneath, you get a second (semi-embossed) copy of the image with a different resist. I've had some really good results with double printing/overlaying the same image.

This process gives drawings a whole new expression. The framing and subject choice is also inspirational. Thanks for another great video👍

@Xenopticon

Жыл бұрын

Yes! What craftdipper said! The compositions are stellar.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi there both, I had compositions from graphic novels in my mind. Would love to do a video on some of the novels but I'd blow all my copyright strikes in one hit!!!!

Oh, my! D'you know how some people spend hours on end just watching videos of puppies and kittens? Well... I have been spending hours and hours, and more hours just watching Your videos!! I really cannot even find the words, it's like there is no adjective that might actually fit the part to describe it, you, your art -you get it, right? Thank you may just not be enough but... THANK YOU!!!!!!! 🏆

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

That's a very thoughtful and encouraging message, thank you : )

@pawlaflaming3448

8 ай бұрын

Me too 😂

@kaldunekid

5 ай бұрын

I love all he does with a jelly plate…totally amazing how he shows methods I’d never think about doing. But, hey…don’t knock watching kitty and doggy videos..not for hours and hours, though…LOL. I get a lot of inspiration for drawing them….colors, textures, movement, etc. Gonna see how it goes with embossing and the crayon. 😊

@cristinafumagalli9876

4 ай бұрын

Fantastico!

Your videos help me being myself

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

That's the most rewarding feedback I could get, thank you : ) x

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Thank you!!!

Please keep posting videos!

Just what I was looking for! Thanks 😊

More good tips and tricks from the art desk of Yeates Makes!

So creative ! You should do a sketchbook flip through one day.

Happy New Year baby. Looking forward to 2023 videos.

So inspiring to watch your work

Its magic ❤❤❤❤❤

Wow thanks for another demo, this gell plate is such an amazing invention, the possibilities are endless with yeates Makes!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Maria, for all the support : ) its definitely a useful invention!!

Absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much

Great video - love your approach with the gel plates

I love your creativity!

❤This was awesome

❤️❤️Happy New Year....love coming by your Tube and discovering what new delights you have for us...thank you ! Xx

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

HNY to you too! Glad you are still tuning in : )

👁👁👍love your work.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you for another demonstration. You are really showing me the possibilities with this plate, and I’m so thankful.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure to share Angela, glad you're finding the videos useful : )

Another gelli plate award winner showing how much possibilities there are! Love it

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

: ) very kind of you to comment, thank you

I tried this last night, a simple line drawing of a sumo wrestler, and it worked brilliantly. I did some painting directly onto the plate which worked 'kinda' well, but for the fact that my gel elf plate mysteriously was resisting the paint. Not sure if it was residue from the baby wipe or what, it's new to me. Thanks for linking me to this one!

Love this! You spark my imagination. I know that with your teaching I can produce Art! Thank you!

👍 top video again, thanks for all the good ideas you're sharing, happy and creative New Year

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you too : ) x

Love this

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers : )

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure Deborah : )

Great thank you for sharing. I have had several attempts using laser prints of my silhouette photos with minimal success, I think this approach will prove successful. Cheers

Thx 4 the rabbit hole !!!!! I embossed on 300gsm Bristol leaning on dense cover board. Lasted amazing but line too perfect. Experimented with textured paper 2 pull off. Wonderful day cheers !!!!!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

I love the comments where viewers have gone off and had a good day playing!!!!!

Amazing! I'm simply amazed by your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your experience 🥰 I really underestimated the usefulness of a gelli plate before seeing your videos. Thank again and happy art making to you! ✨️

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for the kind message. The gel plate definitely has it's limits if you are coming at it from an etching / intaglio point of view but this technique show you can use it for something near and that offers a character of its own. For mono printing at home, its amazing!

I love these prints I" m going to try this technique.

Thank you for sharing!

The most creative gelli printing I have ever seen

Absolutely love this! Off to give it a go myself

😲😲😲😲😲 FANTASTIC!!!!! Your videos is the shiz nizz!!!!!🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🤘

Absolutely fabulous. Brilliant artwork as usual 👍💯 Wishing you and yours a happy New Year 🎇🎉🎆

I really appreciate your approach to experimenting with the gel plate! I learn a lot and feel encouraged.

Always exciting to watch your gel plate progression through the weeks past. 😮

Love watching you … each step. Thank you for sharing….Happy New Year!

Thanks a lot for the great video and for doing this for us! Have a good start to the new year…

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Karin, happy new year to you too : )

Really enjoyed watching this with my 11yr old grandson. a budding artist. Thanks.

Absolute master at sketching and great transfer results… happy new year🎉

Really nice job with this technique! Also, a reminder of a couple of things, for me. First, this is a great demonstration of how much character of its own a printmaking technique confers. Unlike many (myself most definitely included), your drawings are always lovely. However, even for those of us with less-highly developed drawing skills, printmaking processes seem almost always to add a level of presence and liveliness to imagery. It's odd that simplifying the more spontaneous line quality of a sketch, as this embossing technique does, should somehow make the line /more/ engaging, but it surely seems to, to my eye. The other thing this video reminds me about is the value of drawing mundane items. I always feel like, "Why bother? Does the world really need another drawing of a pencil jar? And for that matter, does it /need/ another drawing of anything?" The result is that I don't draw the pencil jar, or anything else. This is an ongoing debate within me, at a 20,000-foot view. But when I see your drawings, they are evocative of something more than the existence and likeness of the objects you draw. There's something almost haunting in them. Another reason to draw such items, of course, is that I'd at least be /drawing/. Drawing anything sharpens observation and awareness. It also sharpens drawing skill, as well, which could come in handy if I ever do reconcile that inner debate and decide that there is something worth my taking the time to draw. Thanks for the reminders of why it's worth doing! (And sorry for the melancholy. The sun is south, the days are short, the clouds dense.)

@hakantacrafter813

Жыл бұрын

Hi maybe look at it another way, don't draw/paint for the value of the finished piece do it for the value of the experience itself. You do not want to focus or rush so much towards your destination that you do not enjoy the journey. Have fun practicing.

@Xenopticon

Жыл бұрын

@@hakantacrafter813 Thanks for the encouragement. The central problem for me, I fear, is that I really don't enjoy drawing. ...Except, maybe, in the context of taking a class. And then, it's not every session. But it's such a foundational skill, I feel I ought to do more of it. I know that when I've had to do a lot of it, for classes, I got a lot better. But it never feels like play. It's almost always drudgery, with occasional highs when I have a good day. And the "good day" is defined by the results I produce. It's a bit of a dilemma.

@angeljoy66

Жыл бұрын

What a good reminder! I have said virtually these same things to myself… also, it feels mundane to draw the mundane. You’ve helped to remind me that it is about the process, not the product. Thank you!🎉

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

really interesting comments. everyday items, I feel, are amazing for drawing and speak so much about out little rituals and connections. for me, objects aren't mundane because of this. i touched on it briefly in the vid, but I think cropping tightly furthers the impact and intrigue and can add so much narrative too. i totally understand your reluctance to draw. it takes discipline to keep up practice even for me and I LOVE drawing! its hard to not feel pressure on an outcome so maybe just focus on time limited continuous line stuff where expectations are lower but you are still looking and analysing. i'm a real advocate of drawing from memory and imagination too - you see your mistakes, of course, but can excuse them because you weren't looking at something!!!!!

@susangiannantonio

Жыл бұрын

@@yeatesmakes great points! I also love blind contour because often the images become somewhat whimsical. A favorite of mine, partly because it also excuses mistakes and actually really celebrates and even exaggerates them!

I ❤ it

your projects are so inspiring! ANd super use of a sketchbook....making me look forward to using mine 😍

Great stuff 👍🏼 Thanks ✨

Thank you for the demo! Fascinating technique. Love your work.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure to share, thanks for encouragement : )

This great, thanks.

Thank you Mr Yeates, I've been trying to pull a good print for ages, thanks to your help and my persistence, I've got it

Awesome

Just watching you draw is mesmerizing let alone the teaching you impart. Wow is all I can say!

Love this technique and the “every day found” objects as subjects! The tennis shoes are very cool. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@yeatesmakes

9 ай бұрын

: ) glad you enjoyed

Thank you!

I never tire of watching your process. I learn and understand so much more each time I view one and am always inspired to give it a try, Thank you for always sharing.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mary, delighted I'm coming across clearly and that you're picking tips up

Thank you so much for this demo! I have tried this technique before with LACKLUSTER results. Your series of images that show the steps, the adjustments to make and "tricks" like using the book, along with all your methods of troubleshooting are most helpful! An attendee to my mixed media class shared this with me today, and I am very glad to have witnessed it.

Wonderful!!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

: ) cheers

Hi Yeayes, thank you so much for all the tutorials, for sharing your skills, your creativity. I love all you do. I cannot stop watching your videos. I think, I'm getting Adicted to you 😊🥰

One of these days I'm going to have to sit down with your vidoes and try these things. My art group has tried several times to do the magazine and copy resist techniques and we were met with utter failure.

@pippipants

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they're frustrating and can take a lot of trial and effort. Try as many different magazines as you can, glossy ones are best or really old ones.

@Judy49067

Жыл бұрын

I've found Vogue magazine good for image transfers and also Spectator mag as well. Must be the printing inks they use.

@lisam9233

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had only failures with plain monochrome laser transfers. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Any tips?

@doninis1354

Жыл бұрын

Success depens on so many things, paint, time, pressure, room conditions, paper, kind of magazine....and so on. I reconized that paint plays a big part in succeeding. Don't give up trying, I had already little successful moments and it is fun to explore the materials. Next try is combinding "kitchen letographie" (there are videos on youtube, embossed imgages on aluminium foil or inside of tetra packs) with the gelli plate

So cool!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers : )

Your skills with drawing and printing are magical ! The sharing of your tips , successes , and failures is very generous. Much appreciated ! Happy experimenting in the New Year

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrizia, thanks very much for the feedback. Delighted you are finding my videos useful : )

Thank you Yates Wish U a great year

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, same to you : )

Thank you

Thanks for the video, I just did this with a simple sketch of a scallop shell, and it worked flawlessly. I haven't done any geli printing for months, and really never felt like I "got it". Till today. Cheers!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Greast news Josephina, so glad the technique worked for you : )

I teach art and have used gel plates for years and I have never before seen this technique. The Gelli Plates possibilities never cease to amazing me. Thank you for all the steps, techniques and tips!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

A pleasure Susan, easy techniques to use with kids : ) just wish gel plates weren't so expensive, makes it hard to do in schools : (

I absolutely love the way you are combining your sketches with the gel plate. I can't wait to try it

Your creativity really shows you think outside the box. ❤

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment, very kind : )

Love this demonstration. You are an excellent instructor. Great artist as well!

Love the results of combining these techniques, and the framing is so on point and brings even more life to these prints! Thank you for sharing the mishaps as well, it's always so useful to see how others approach them and their solutions. Would love to see a compilation of your favorite inspirational art books/graphic novels too, I think it would be a really interesting collection.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Daisy, thanks for the lovely message. I'd really enjoy doing a video on my favourite art books / graphic novels. Just a bit worried about getting done for copyright!!!!

@daisyodell2770

Жыл бұрын

@@yeatesmakes hmm, I have seen other artists with videos about their favorite books (as well as vlogs from non artists about favorite books, both illustrated and not) and have not heard or seen there being issues with this type of content. I believe as long as you site the author and show highlights, as apposed to the whole book, that you shouldn't fall into copyright issues. And it would bring a wider audience to the artists and authors. Though, I am not an expert on the rules of KZread. Totally understandable to avoid content you are unsure about. I always enjoy your videos no matter the topic, thank you for sharing your process!

Happy New Year Yates! Always a joy to view your videos!! So glad I found you on Utube! You are a teasure!!! I will definately use this!!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate, lovely message : )

So fun and love the book weight. I use a book for most of my transfers after giving a good rub. It helps me to leave the piece alone for a while. I have found that a good art history book works better than a history of civilization. Must be the subject matter.😊

Wow, the converse style shoes turned out GREAT!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed making this vid, and the shoes in particular! thanks for taking the time to comment : )

I appreciate that you are working somewhat slowly, showing goofs, working with goofs, sharing your experiments and narrating so clearly. I'm new to using gel plate printmaking and can't wait to try this! One thing I tried recently was soap as a resist. It was pretty good. I think making sure not to apply too much pressure to transfer is where I need to play some more.

How fun

Great to watch as you investigate and refine an idea. ✍️🖍️🖌️🎨

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Sue, glad you find it interesting : )

Love your pieces it is great to find artists that use the gelliplate for actual art to see their different methods/techniques.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed : ) thanks for encouragement

Absolutely fabulous! Well also quite relaxing to watch too. Gonna give it a try. Thank you for sharing.

Fantastic demo, just seeing you work on the various iterations helps a lot. I love this technique. Particularly like the shoes and the way you are reframing so the whole object is not seen. I am using buff to pull with as it the white of the paper then becomes another tone. Not much done today as I have to wait till tomorrow to get a decent black. Was that neocolor 1 you were putting the tones in with? Also admired your continuous line drawing, nice skill which I have never had. Thanks again.

I love the expression of line and composition fabulous artist. I learned a lot.

Thank you so very much for this Video I did really learn a lot. Could you kindly continue to share your experiences. Thank you (sorry for my poor English)

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, thanks for your message. I will continue to share : )

Thanks for the detailed explanations. You take the guesswork out of gel print transfers.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Glad the videos are useful to you Heather : )

Dear Mark, Thanks for this great video. inspiring and instructive. Always feels like a present !! Have a good end of year and best wishes for the year to come, good health for you and family and hopeful, lots of creative pleasure !

Fabulously inspiring!! Not only the technique but your drawings of everyday items are wonderful.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Aino, thanks for encouragement : ) If we can't take pleasure in the everyday then we'd be a bit lost I reckon!!!

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you experiment with your sketches and the Gelli plate….. great result’s and so interesting too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mags, lovely comment : )

Happy New Year!🎉 Great video!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you Mary : )

Thanks for another great video. Can't wait to try this out!!

Awesome pieces. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to give this a go tomorrow..

thank you for exploring and sharing this ink embossing technique. i used it today and absolutely love the outcome and endless possibilities with figures, faces, mark makings, patterns and so much more. awesome and gives many options . great method too to use for my quick sketches turns em into great prints of art. im able to edit or embellish with acrylic pens on the plate or directly on the print. fun, creative inspirational, liberating

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Glad the technique is valuable to you Crystal and that you'll find ways to incorporate it into your work : )

Great as always. Could you not even make a video about safe wash relief inks on a gelliplate? I am sure, we all could learn a lot of this.😊

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, This is a great question / request and i would love to make a video on this. However, I've found all the two types of water based / safe wash relief inks I have tried both stained the plate. This did not affect the plate at all beyond making it much less transparent. As I need the transparency in the approaches I like to use, this was a big factor in steering clear!!!

@ulrike1995

Жыл бұрын

Thatˋs Right. Cleaning with oel works well. But they donˋt dry properly on the paper. You would also have to have a different approach than with acrylic. I donˋt Reality know with one.Grass Impression work very well, but I donˋt realy care. Talking off a dried layer with a new layer paint as with acrylic does not work. Maybe you feel like trying something out, because the color brilliance is much better and you donˋt have to hurry so much. Greetings from Germany, Ulrike 😊

@ulrike1995

Жыл бұрын

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@ulrike1995

Жыл бұрын

@@yeatesmakes schau bitte auf die vorherige Antwort.😊

very good.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers : )

I'm definitely goi g to give this a try! Happy New Year Mark!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

HNY to you too Gina : )

Love the look this technique gave you. Definitely going to try!!! Thanks for sharing!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Great, let me know how it goes : )

Love this technique! so cool, and how he left the one with some setbacks and how to fix it :)

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ernst, glad you appreciated the hiccups being left in, important I think to share this as well as the ones that go more smoothly : )

luvin' your style and well explained vids. Super entertaining and educational. Good to see some originality out there with these gel plate ctyles. Go you!!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jac, lovely message and glad you're enjoying the videos : )

These are excellent!! Your sketchbooks are fantastic.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Very kind, thanks : )

Another great demo! Love what you do!!!

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

: ) cheers Paula

Great technique, I love the results. More, please. Happy New Year!

Love how these 2 technics work together! Looking fwd to playing around with these on my gel plate. I’ve tried embossing with foam stuff and I’ve tried wax resist but this is something else altogether! 😮 Thanks a lot 👌

I think this would be a cool technique to try using natural history illustrations that I like drawing & I just happen to have all the materials to do it😅 Thank you for the demo..love your videos.

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

Delighted Faelan, let me know how it goes : )

Love it! Thanks ❤️

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

:) cheers Franca

Absolutely love your informative, inspirational videos-ty! Can you use an acrylic blending extender with your acrylics with gel printing?

@yeatesmakes

Жыл бұрын

From other comments, yep, you can use extenders and retarders