Learn techniques to create colourful, layered gelli plate prints (including how to fix less than stellar prints) and how to use those papers in a fun character collage. Jodi Ohl begins Collage Characters by giving viewers in depth lessons in creating beautiful gelli plate prints. From creating simple multi-layered prints, textured prints and richly coloured prints, to fixing prints that didn't work right the first time, you will get expert step-by-step instruction for making the most of your gelli plate. Receive tips for working in a colour family, including adding metallics. Then Jodi demonstrates how to use those colourful prints to create a clever character collage. Finally, learn all of Jodi's tips and tricks for adding the small, fine details that truly complete the pieces. AUTHOR: Jodi Ohl is a self-taught mixed media artist, originally from Dunkirk, NY, who now resides in Aberdeen, NC. Having recently left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she has built a body of work that is known for its distinctive texture, bold color combinations which are often whimsical or abstract compositions, as well as motivational in nature. She has been published in over 23 international mixed-media magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, as well as a contributor to five mixed media books, including Incite 2 (North Light, 2014). SELLING POINTS: ? Combines two popular topics: Gelli plate printing (brand has more than 32K Facebook followers) and collage (holds 2 of the most viewed content pages on CreateMixedMedia.com). ? Includes more than 15 gelli plate printing and collage techniques, and complete a collage piece from start to finish, plus get ideas for many more. ? Includes a bonus demo for creating a collage with multiple birds. ? 'Gelli Plate Printing' (9781440335488, Joan Bess) has sold more than 11,300 copies.
