Stephanie Martel

Stephanie Martel

I am a mixed media artist who loves to share my process-- I try to make art that makes people feel connected and seen. I enjoy creating videos that are helpful, relaxing and inspiring. Through my art I aim to convey messages or a feeling that uplifts and inspires others to be the best version of themselves. We can all be each other's cheerleader--I'm rooting for you!

I always thought being an artist was for other people. As a kid I was always happily surrounded by coloring books, scrap paper, glue and markers--it was instinctual for me to create dioramas, collages and art work by the droves!

It was only after many years (and careers) of trying to fit my round self into a square hole that I realized being an artist wasn't just for others, it was for ME too.

It all started with some adult painting classes--abstract art burst my heart wide open; it brought me back to my artistic self and I haven't looked back since.

Come take a peek + see what calls to you.

Gel Plate Tutorial

Gel Plate Tutorial

Make Washi Tape At Home

Make Washi Tape At Home

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  • @LynnLBE
    @LynnLBE2 күн бұрын

    This is soooooo good‼️. I love those 2 colors together. It reminds me of a Traci Verdugo painting.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartelКүн бұрын

    @LynnLBE Thanks Lynn! I love those colors too. 😍

  • @thetruequeenofthenorth975
    @thetruequeenofthenorth9752 күн бұрын

    Still lovely

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartelКүн бұрын

    @@thetruequeenofthenorth975 Thank you 😊

  • @MagycArwen
    @MagycArwen3 күн бұрын

    This is absolute genius!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel3 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching! It's fun to create them. 😄

  • @danamatsukawa4762
    @danamatsukawa47624 күн бұрын

    I watch a lot of videos on gelli plate work. I also look on Pinterest for ideas which I save. I especially like your color combinations. Lovely work

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel3 күн бұрын

    Pinterest is such a treasure trove of inspiration! I use it too. 😄 Thanks so much for watching, as always Dana!

  • @thetruequeenofthenorth975
    @thetruequeenofthenorth9754 күн бұрын

    So cool

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartelКүн бұрын

    Thanks for being here!

  • @debbiereed8341
    @debbiereed83414 күн бұрын

    That is adorable. Love the colors you choose.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartelКүн бұрын

    Thanks for watching. 👀 I love that little owl!

  • @debbiereed8341
    @debbiereed83414 күн бұрын

    That is beautiful. Great colors.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartelКүн бұрын

    Thank you Debbie!

  • @Sahlofolin542
    @Sahlofolin5424 күн бұрын

    Love this song somuch and this artwork I want to see it finished!!!!! I’m so happy right now.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartelКүн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @DK-fe6kz
    @DK-fe6kz4 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the tips. I hardly ever use my Gelli plate because the prints turn out muddy. Now I know why. I'll give it another try. Hopefully with better results 😊

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartelКүн бұрын

    Just have fun with it! The more you experiment, the better your prints get. 😊

  • @lindavance7964
    @lindavance79644 күн бұрын

    By watching the videos of clever artists like you. The colours are pure magic... lovely ❤

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel4 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel4 күн бұрын

    I have a Notion page where I keep favorite images I find on the internet for reference when I need some inspiration. How do you get inspired when you need a little nudge?

  • @debbiereed8341
    @debbiereed83415 күн бұрын

    Those are really neat ways to make these. Thank you for sharing.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel4 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Debbie!

  • @user-ct6ch3gc6v
    @user-ct6ch3gc6v8 күн бұрын

    I wonder if you had any hesitancy ordering from Temu? A couple of my friends but, i have yet to do it...

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel8 күн бұрын

    Hi Patricia, I did at first but haven't run into any problems. I have read that the owner of the company is cleaning up the issues, but I understand your hesitancy!

  • @user-ct6ch3gc6v
    @user-ct6ch3gc6v9 күн бұрын

    I have watched a few of your videos, and I am just wondering how you glue down your pieces so nicely? I have a hard time with my collage pieces laying flat without wrinkles, etc. Thank you

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel9 күн бұрын

    I totally understand. I think you need to experiment with your papers so you know what weight needs a heavier glue. When I work on index cards, I use a uhu glue stick. When I am doing the larger mixed media collage pieces, I use satin fluid medium. Even still, I get wrinkles on occasion too!

  • @deborahharris2962
    @deborahharris29629 күн бұрын

    I really like the end result. I saw something the other day, sanding glossy magazine and coffee table books. They have to be glossy and the end result is I retesting, ages the pictures.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel9 күн бұрын

    Yes, sanding any papers can give it a whole new look!

  • @deborahharris2962
    @deborahharris29629 күн бұрын

    I love those colours. Thank you for showing how to make washi tape at home.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel9 күн бұрын

    It's so simple and a lot of fun!

  • @deborahharris2962
    @deborahharris29629 күн бұрын

    That looks good. I will definitely try this. Thank you and subscribed.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel9 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching!

  • @debbiereed8341
    @debbiereed834110 күн бұрын

    That is so beautiful

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel9 күн бұрын

    Thank you Debbie!

  • @serenawalter-steiner775
    @serenawalter-steiner77510 күн бұрын

    I'll admit to being enough of bookworm that altering books feels awful to me. But your work is gorgeous! ❤

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel9 күн бұрын

    I understand that feeling--I was a little hesitant at first, too! Thanks for watching. ❤️

  • @susanharrison3647
    @susanharrison364710 күн бұрын

    Excellent presentation! You have given new life to both stencils and boring gel prints today!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel9 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching! 😊

  • @yolandakouwenberg-meijer344
    @yolandakouwenberg-meijer34410 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel10 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching!

  • @lynelessard
    @lynelessard11 күн бұрын

    Thanks for that video. I will tried it.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel10 күн бұрын

    @@lynelessard Let me know how you make out!

  • @danamatsukawa4762
    @danamatsukawa476211 күн бұрын

    This is new to me. Thanks for that.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel10 күн бұрын

    @@danamatsukawa4762 Thanks for watching, Dana!

  • @nss3076
    @nss307611 күн бұрын

    Haven’t been on youtube shorts for a while and seeing you gelli print as soon as I get back is making me wanna try some printmaking!! This looks so cool!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel9 күн бұрын

    Give it a try! It's a lot of fun. 😄

  • @nss3076
    @nss307611 күн бұрын

    Ooh, the pen border adds a lot!! Awesome ❤

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel10 күн бұрын

    @@nss3076 Thanks! I like it as a finishing touch. 😄

  • @nss3076
    @nss307611 күн бұрын

    Love the textures you’re getting with the spray!!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel10 күн бұрын

    Its so much fun to use, too!

  • @lindavance7964
    @lindavance796411 күн бұрын

    Clever ideas 💡

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel11 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel11 күн бұрын

    Have you ever tried one of these techniques? Which one worked the best?

  • @beckycoffin4891
    @beckycoffin48916 күн бұрын

    Would love to find the stamp with the tiny numbers that you use in a couple of your videos! And thanks for the ideas for using my stencils!

  • @deborahalbers4840
    @deborahalbers484012 күн бұрын

    what brands are all those juicy stencils you use ?

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel11 күн бұрын

    Hi there! I get a lot from Temu and Michael's store. 😁

  • @JVneu
    @JVneu10 күн бұрын

    And what is the Brand/paint? Is it for print or acrylics? Thank you for your inspirations

  • @valerieb8006
    @valerieb800612 күн бұрын

    I'll probably make some postcards! These are sooo pretty!🌅🐦❤

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel11 күн бұрын

    Go for it! They are so much fun!

  • @valerieb8006
    @valerieb800612 күн бұрын

    👍👏👏👏💙

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel11 күн бұрын

    😁❤️

  • @elenajimenez2855
    @elenajimenez285512 күн бұрын

    Hola me encanta tu trabajo,! Sobre qué clase de base estás pintando? Esa pintura es acrílica?

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel12 күн бұрын

    Hi! I am using a gelli plate with acrylic paints. 😁 It's a lot of fun to use!

  • @elenajimenez2855
    @elenajimenez285510 күн бұрын

    @@stephaniemartel muchas gracias por tu respuesta. Saludos desde Madrid

  • @DK-fe6kz
    @DK-fe6kz13 күн бұрын

    I love the pink on black. It looks 👍

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel12 күн бұрын

    Thank you! I love that combo too.

  • @DK-fe6kz
    @DK-fe6kz13 күн бұрын

    I just love the colors! Putting black down first then following with lighter color results in an amazing print. I learned how to do this from watching you. Thank you for your shorts & videos❤

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel12 күн бұрын

    So glad it helped! They are fun to make. 😊

  • @DK-fe6kz
    @DK-fe6kz13 күн бұрын

    Very nice subtle background. I like the use of green and pink. I'm going to try this

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel12 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching! 😁

  • @khug3719
    @khug371915 күн бұрын

    This would make lovely designs on materials 🥰

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel14 күн бұрын

    I think so, too!

  • @mariaisabelbonalalvarez4578
    @mariaisabelbonalalvarez457816 күн бұрын

    Y para que quieres eso?

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel16 күн бұрын

    To use as a background for mixed media work. 😁

  • @mamaevegana
    @mamaevegana17 күн бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel17 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @nancydarcy3189
    @nancydarcy318917 күн бұрын

    Where can I purchase some of those rubber stamps that you used in this video? Thank you!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel17 күн бұрын

    They have them at Michael's and online from Amazon and Temu. 😁

  • @danamatsukawa4762
    @danamatsukawa476217 күн бұрын

    I love this idea! thanks

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel17 күн бұрын

    Let me know if you try it out, Dana!

  • @seabasket2
    @seabasket218 күн бұрын

    What a fantastic idea!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel17 күн бұрын

    Thank you Cheryl! 😊

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel18 күн бұрын

    Have you altered any books in your art practice? What is your favorite way to use it?

  • @terriwestbrook6029
    @terriwestbrook602918 күн бұрын

    Stephanie, I love your videos. Can you tell me where to find the cursive stamp you use in this one? Thanks.

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel18 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you're here! I think I may have gotten that stamp from Michael's.

  • @seabasket2
    @seabasket219 күн бұрын

    I live these little additions!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel18 күн бұрын

    Thank you Cheryl! They are fun to make. 😄

  • @jennygray6751
    @jennygray675119 күн бұрын

    Hi, what paper do you use?

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel19 күн бұрын

    This was just simple copy paper! I also use deli paper, rice paper and even tracing paper on the gel plate.

  • @EchoGaming296
    @EchoGaming29620 күн бұрын

    A

  • @seabasket2
    @seabasket221 күн бұрын

    Beautiful colors!

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel19 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @DK-fe6kz
    @DK-fe6kz22 күн бұрын

    #2 is fabulous

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel19 күн бұрын

    @@DK-fe6kz Thank you!

  • @catherineallisson4853
    @catherineallisson485323 күн бұрын

    this bird was a good choice! I like it

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel22 күн бұрын

    Thank you! I love the birdies 😄

  • @annemiekevanwynsberge6463
    @annemiekevanwynsberge646324 күн бұрын

    Wat is het soort doorschijnende papier wat je gebruikt voor de stencils aub ?

  • @stephaniemartel
    @stephaniemartel24 күн бұрын

    Hi! I use deli paper. Here is a link to it in my Amazon shop: amzn.to/3z7smTf