GELLI PLATE PRINTING - Mixed Media (Quokka as subject matter)

    I have always wanted to do gelli plate printing as I love printmaking, especially monoprinting. I made my own gelli plate using a recipe I found on Pinterest, experimented and created an artwork I think students will enjoy. I have included the recipe in this post.

   My artwork shows two layers of printing but for younger kids I think one layer monoprinting would be enough. Older students will have the ability to understand how a multi-layered image can be produced.

   Media used: Quokka drawing - lead pencil, eraser and black maker. Monoprint -  acrylic paint. Artwork - black charcoal pencil, whit charcoal pencil (optional), coloured chalk pastels. 

I haven't presented this artwork to students yet but will do so when the opportunity arises. Any animal or subject matter could be used with this artwork.
















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  1. onlineearning28 December 2025 at 19:09


    Saw a quokka selfie. while scrolling and it instantly lifted my mood. Small things like this matter.

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