Tutorial: Oil pastel resists on a gel plate
TUTORIAL
Oil pastel resists on a gel plate? Yes!
Oil pastel resists on a gel plate are a fantastic way to add texture and depth to your prints. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, oil pastel resists offer endless possibilities.
Let’s get started…
DRAW YOUR DESIGN
Take a piece of paper and use the oil pastel to draw your design. The oil pastel acts as a resist, meaning the areas where you apply the oil pastel will repel the acrylic paint and “transfer” the design on to the plate.
MAKE THE RESIST
Squeeze a small amount of paint onto the gel plate. Use a brayer to spread the paint evenly across the surface.
Place your oil pastel drawing face down onto the paint-covered gel plate. Press down to ensure the entire surface makes contact.
Allow the paper to sit on the gel plate for about 30 seconds. This helps the paint adhere to the paper in areas where the oil pastel isn't resisting.
Lift the paper off the gel plate. The areas on the paper covered in oil pastel will resist the paint, leaving behind your drawing on the gel plate.
PULL THE PRINT
Once the paint is dry, add more paint to the plate, add your paper, and let it sit on the plate until dry. Finally, pull you print!
This technique offers endless possibilities for creating unique and textured prints. The resist effect, combined with the gel plate's ability to create multiple layers, can result in beautiful, complex designs.
Happy printing!🎨
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