Member Event
Image Transfers and Reverse Painting with Liz McDonald
Image Transfers and Reverse Painting with Liz McDonald
Learn how to create photo transfers on Gelli prints in this fun demo. Use family photos, holiday pics, or magazine images. Liz show you how to use acrylic paint, toner images, and simple tools to create stunning mixed-media prints. A perfect intro for anyone looking to add depth and storytelling to their artwork. We will walk through the essentials so you can start experimenting right away—an excellent technique for mixed-media artists who love texture, layering, and experimentation.
Materials
Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plates: 5x7” or 8x10”
Acrylic Paint: Amsterdam or Liquitex Basics
Mixed Media & Drawing Paper & Pads
Laser-Printed Photo: Toner-based — NOT inkjet
Magazine Image: on thicker gloss paper preferred
Optional: stencils, texture tools
Paper Towels
A sheet of scrap paper for rolling off the Brayer
Opus Virtual Demo Common Q&A - Click HERE
This event is for Opus Members — thank you for being part of the creative community!
Hosted by Opus Art Supplies & our Experience leader
Liz McDonald is an artist and teacher whose work is inspired by the Pacific Northwest's natural landscape. Her practice at Cove Coast Studio centers on botanical themes expressed through printmaking, photography, painting, and bookbinding. Combining cutting-edge technology with traditional analog methods, she creates innovative multidimensional art. She captures its beauty in cyanotypes, monotypes, botanical prints, and photo transfers. Her process often blends many mediums, resulting in layered, multimedia pieces. Her online studio offers courses for creatives.Website: covecoast.com
Instagram: @covecoast
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Is it okay to ask questions during the demo?
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When will I be let in from the Zoom waiting room?
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