What Makes a Gel Print Interesting?
In this video, we're stepping away from techniques and tutorials to explore a different question: How do we look at our prints? A good print is easy to recognize. It has pleasing colours, a strong image, and perhaps you'd be happy to frame it or give it to a friend. But an interesting print is different. It suggests possibilities. It raises questions. It makes us curious. Join me in the studio as we look at a variety of gel prints and discuss the difference between "good" and "interesting." Along the way, I'll share the five questions I ask when I'm sorting through my own prints and explain why some of my favorite discoveries have come from prints that didn't go as planned. Because good prints make us happy. Interesting prints make us better artists. ________________________________________ LINKS ► The Gel Print Lab: https://www.kitbell.ca/online-courses... Ready to move beyond following recipes and develop confidence with your gel plate? The Gel Print Lab is my online course designed to help artists explore colour, layering, botanicals, texture, and discover their own creative voice. ► Join My Newsletter: https://www.kitbell.ca/newsletter.html Sign up for studio updates, new video announcements, and information about upcoming courses. ________________________________________ RELATED VIDEOS • • 3 Common Gel Printing Problems (and how to... • • Gel Printing Step by Step: Three Prints fr... ________________________________________ CHAPTERS 00:31 Introduction 01:32 What Makes Gel Printing Different? 03:19 Good Versus Interesting 05:18 The Five Questions I Ask 06:18 Print Critiques 11:39 Conclusion Thanks for spending some time with me in the studio today. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to the channel. Until next time, keep exploring—and see where your gel plate takes you.

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