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Making Monoprints with a Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate

By Cheryl Trowbridge 4 Comments

Monoprints made with a Gelli Arts gel printing plate

I recently discovered a new product that I've become obsessed with... the Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate. I've always loved monoprinting, but Gelli Plates take this art form to a whole new level. Printmaking with a Gelli Plate is similar to gelatin printing, but the plate itself is much more durable, it's reusable, you can store it at room temperature, and the resulting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Abstract (Non-representational), Acrylic, Medium, Printmaking, Product Reviews, Supplies / Products Tagged With: perfectionism

Monoprint Mandalas

By Cheryl Trowbridge 8 Comments

Monoprint Dots - Bet you can't make just one!

International Dot Day, and one of my all-time favorite books, "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds, were my inspiration for this lesson! I wanted to come up with a new way to make a series of quick, colorful, one-of-a-kind "dots" that could be completed in one class session. With mono­prints, only one print can be made from each design, but you can repaint the print­ing sur­face and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Abstract (Non-representational), Books, International Dot Day, Lessons, Mandalas, Printmaking, Tempera Tagged With: Dot Day, mandala, monoprint

Monoprints

By Cheryl Trowbridge 18 Comments

This charming one-of-a-kind flower created by Robin D. With monoprints, only one print can be made from each original design, but you can repaint the printing surface and draw as many new designs as you like! Students of all ages will enjoy charming results. Remember that any words or letters you write will print in reverse! Materials: Aluminum foil (a little larger then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Greeting Cards, Lessons, Printmaking, Tempera Tagged With: printmaking, Q-tips

TIP #39: What to Teach on the First Day of Art Class

Planning what to teach on the first day of art class can be challenging for new and experienced teachers alike. Even if you had the same students the previous year, it can be hard to know where to begin. Your first meeting with students should leave them feeling engaged, inspired, and wanting more. So postpone teaching rules and procedures for now (except for these 3 … [Read more...]

TIP #14: Free Your Students from Perfectionism

Perfectionism, or the refusal to accept anything short of 'perfect' when it comes to one's work, goes beyond just striving for excellence. Excellence involves a range of possible outcomes, but perfection implies an absolute which can't be attained or even measured. The dangers of perfectionism I've seen perfectionism affect students as young as Kindergarten, and at every grade … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday, Teach Kids Art!

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Happy Birthday Teach Kids Art

(Visit me on Instagram for a chance to win my TEN most popular products from my TPT store!) Ten years ago today, Teach Kids Art was born! I was teaching K-8 Art at a small private school and putting SO much work into every lesson I taught. It was rare for schools to provide an Art curriculum to work from.... most Art teachers were just expected to create their own. And this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Inspiration, News & Announcements, Planning, Tips for Teaching Art Tagged With: art ed blogs, art education, birthday, blogging, contest

How to Make a Gelli Print

By Cheryl Trowbridge 1 Comment

Supplies for Gelli printing

Gelli plates are a quick, easy, and FUN way to make the most amazing monoprints. Once you experience this process for yourself, you'll be addicted - like me! Just follow these simple steps to make your own unique Gelli prints.... You'll need: Gelli plate (available in 6x6, 8x10, 12x14, and an 8" cir­cle) Acrylic paints (student or even craft grade is fine - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Abstract (Non-representational), Acrylic, Lessons, Printmaking, Supplies / Products

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