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The Joy of Gel Printing
Susan Clifton is a mixed-media artist and instructor who loves helping others discover the joy of gel printing, collage, and stencil creation. Through her YouTube channel and online courses, she makes art approachable, playful, and deeply creative.
What Is Mixed Media Art?
Mixed media art combines multiple materials—such as acrylic paint, gel printed papers, stencils, ink, fabric, and collage elements—to create layered, textured, and visually rich artwork. It’s an approach that encourages experimentation, play, and creative freedom. Instead of relying on a single medium, mixed media artists use whatever tools and materials best express their ideas, resulting in artwork that feels dynamic, personal, and one-of-a-kind.
Why Gel Printing Is Perfect for Collage
Gel printing is a versatile and intuitive way to create custom collage papers. Using a gel plate, paint, and simple tools or stencils, you can quickly produce beautiful textures, patterns, and color combinations. Every print is unique, making your collage work more distinctive and expressive.
Gel printing is especially beneficial because:
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You create your own paper library. Build a collection of colors, marks, and textures tailored to your artwork.
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It’s fast and freeing. No perfection required—prints develop organically, encouraging creativity.
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Layers come alive. Gel prints bring depth, movement, and richness to collage artwork.
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Perfect for beginners and pros. Anyone can get great results with simple techniques.
Whether you’re building backgrounds, focal elements, or intricate mosaic-style pieces, gel printed papers add energy and character to every collage.
The Joy of Gel Printing
The Stencil Makers Studio Course
I totally enjoyed my first attempt creating a stencil. Truthfully I didn’t expect perfection knowing I was trying something new. Defining bridges was especially helpful among many other useful tips.