Member Event
Gelli Plate Monoprinting: Painting in Reverse with Lisa Riehl
Gelli Plate Monoprinting: Painting in Reverse with Lisa Riehl
Discover a fresh and painterly approach to gel plate monotypes in this engaging demo. Instead of pulling prints from stencils or textures, Lisa will be painting directly onto the gel plate with brushes and acrylic paint, just like painting on a canvas, but with a fascinating twist: you have to think in reverse! You’ll learn how to build up a composition with bold brushstrokes, manage colour placement, and layer details for rich, expressive prints. This direct painting method creates spontaneous, one-of-a-kind monotypes full of energy and depth. Attendees will learn tips for working with acrylics on a gel plate, how to pull successful monotypes, and ways to embrace the unexpected beauty of this playful medium.
Materials
Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plates: 5x7”, 6x6” or 8x10”
Opus Monoprint Plates: 5x7” or 8x10”
Liquitex Professional Matte Medium - 237ml
Canson Disposable Palette Papers
Opus Denman Brushes: Bright or Flat 2, 4, 6, Round 0, 2 •
Speedball Brayer Hard Rubber - 4"
Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Pads: Vellum
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This event is for Opus Members — thank you for being part of the creative community!
Hosted by Opus Art Supplies & our Experience leader
Lisa Riehl is a West Coast landscape artist based in Victoria, BC, working in oil, acrylic, and watercolour. She is passionate about artistic exploration, embracing the process over perfection, and helping others rediscover their creativity at any stage of life. Through her new online course “It’s Never Too Late to Create”, Lisa encourages play, boosts artistic confidence, and joyful self-expression. Her painting reflects the rugged beauty of the West Coast, while her teaching focuses on making art approachable and fun.Website: lisariehl.com
Online Courses: itsnevertoolate2create.com
Instagram: @Lisa.Riehl
Facebook: @LisaRiehlArt
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