ALCOHOL INK ON GEL PLATE

Alcohol ink on a gel plate is a popular mixed-media printmaking technique that combines the fluid, translucent properties of alcohol inks with the flexible surface of a gelli plate. Because alcohol ink is highly fluid and evaporates quickly, it behaves differently on a gel plate than heavy acrylic paints. Instead of pulling the ink directly onto paper while wet, artists usually let the ink dry on the plate and use a "pickup layer" of acrylic paint to transfer the design.

Colorful watercolor painting of yellow irises, purple alliums, lavender, and green foliage against a bright sky background.
An abstract colorful painting featuring a blend of vibrant colors including green, yellow, blue, purple, and black with streaks and splatters, resembling a floral or botanical scene.
A colorful painting of pink, purple, yellow, green, and blue flowers with green stems and leaves.
A vibrant, abstract painting split into two halves: the left side features warm tones like red, yellow, and orange resembling a fiery flower, while the right side has cool tones like blue, teal, and black resembling icy, icy flames.
A colorful painting of a pair of blue sneakers with white laces, surrounded by bright yellow, green, red, purple, and pink backgrounds with abstract patterns and star shapes on the shoes.