#107 MASTER CLASS — MONOTYPE GELLI PRINTING with KATHLEEN ABOOD
Get ready to fall in love with the magic of gelli plate printmaking! In this vibrant and inspiring video, Hawaiian printmaker Kathleen Abood invites you into her studio—and her garden—to share her unique process of creating one-of-a-kind botanical monotype prints. Using plant material gathered straight from her lush backyard, Kathleen shows how the versatile gelli plate becomes a playful and powerful tool for turning natural textures into stunning works of art. Whether you’re new to printmaking or a seasoned creative, you’ll be captivated by her passion, her process, and the beautiful way her two favorite worlds—garden and print—come together on the page.
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Chapters and timestamps are also listed below for quick reference.
- Leaf Collection & Printing: 00:00
- Kathleen Abood Intro: 00:57
- Printmaking Background: 03:26
- Color Techniques: 04:10
- Jelly Printing Mindset: 06:29
- Literature-Inspired Art: 08:38
- Creative Process Flow: 10:33
- Art Techniques Overview: 37:18
- Color & Texture Methods: 38:44
- Layering & Drying: 43:12
- Creative Freedom: 45:02
- Stencils & Patterns: 56:51
- Final Art Thoughts: 01:04:15
Thank you Kathleen and Marni this was a fun introduction to stenciling. Beautiful 🐬💦
Love Kathleen’s exploratory approach and passion – a great class, thank you.
This was really terrific. You articulate your process in such a clear way Kathleen. I hung on every word. Your work is so beautiful and inspiring! Thank you both.
Fun! How important is it to clean your brayer? I stopped doing that…
Wow. That’s it. Just wow. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have done other printmaking like linocut and dryetch, this seem like a more fun and playful way to do it. I even see thepossibility of gluing one into a larger acrylic painting like a collage. Thanks!
Kathleen and Marji, thank you both for this wonderful opportunity to delve deeper into Kathleen’s magical world. I love this Masterclass so much.
Thank you so much for this beautiful master class! Truly inspiring! I love the story behind you process!