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These projects focus on what happens after you learn the techniques: turning prints into artwork with a story, a mood and a point of view. Creative Projects is an inspiration track, so you can explore it at any experience level.
Floral Greeting Card: Inkjet Transfer and Reverse Painting
An original mixed-media card built with a floral gel plate transfer, reverse-painted petals, metallic gold accents and a translucent sentiment. The free step-by-step tutorial includes the complete video, materials and instructions.
Gothic Mixed Media: Annabel Lee
A poetry-inspired portrait that combines image transfers, disappearing text, expressive color and reverse painting. Explore the artwork and process, or watch the video.
Expressive Portrait: Not Defined by Darkness
A plague doctor portrait reimagined with bold color and unexpected textures. Explore the artwork and its story, or watch the process video.
An Experiment With a Sense of Humor: Stone Golem
A layered stone creature surrounded by startled midcentury figures—and a useful reminder that a mistake can become part of the artistic journey. Explore the project, or watch the video.
Explore the techniques behind the art
For detailed instruction, visit Intermediate Gel Printing and Advanced Gel Printing. More creative projects will be added to this gallery as new work is published.
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