How to create a MOSAIC collage with gelli prints

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Learn how to create a MOSAIC collage with gelli prints of a flamingo. In this video I'm demonstrating a step by step process of making a mosaic collage with paper. The painted papers make for an interesting mosaic that has a lot of texture.
I use 3 shades of pink papers I made myself with a gelli plate and then used a deep cradle wood panel to do my collage.
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[@SusanCliftonArtist]

Please leave a comment if you think you do or don't have the patience to do mosaic collage. When I used to have visitors in my studio that was always the main comment people would make. "You must have lots of patience". LOL

[@candace1497]

Love, love, love! Years ago, I was really into mosaics. Now it’s gelli printing. You’ve provided me with wonderful inspiration for combining the two AND a great use for all those gelli prints! Thank you!

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

You are so welcome! I used to use fabric to do mosaics and then I started gel printing. It was a perfect transition.

[@TheMilliD]

I love the depth created by using different shades of the colors! I enjoy a good jigsaw puzzle so I definitely have the patience for this but I'm going to start small and work my way up 😅

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

It's a great way to use your gel prints. I start with this technique using fabric. I suppose magazines would work too.

[@handgathered]

Amazing. I did years of tile and broken china mosaic. I had the patience for that. Your shading brings this alive. Very nice.

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

Thank you very much! . I have patience but I hate how the chalkiness of the thinset feels on my hands. I also don't like pastels for the same reason. It's weird!

[@samoneangel1419]

I’ve done paper collage, but not mosaic. Maybe I’ll try it because I love your flamingo. I also may do one in fabric because fabrics are so bright and beautiful!

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

I like the fabric because it's a little easier to use.

[@nangustafson8110]

Wow! Cool painting/collage.❤ I wouldn’t have the patience for this. Plus this technique takes two hands and only one of mine works.

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

Yes, I guess two hands are required for most collage techniques. What type of artwork do you like to do? Are you familiar with Chuck Close and his story. I actually liked his work more after he lost the use of his other arm. He is truly inspiring. For him his art was therapy. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😀

[@rachelhall4784]

LOVE THS!

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

Thanks.

[@maryparsons1873]

This is beautiful! I think I might try this, just on a smaller scale to start!

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

Smaller is sometimes harder because the pieces need to be smaller and then it's hard to work with tiny pieces. Maybe have a pair of tweezers on hand. I'd love to see it if you do it.

[@DrJones-nh4my]

Amazing 😊

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

Thanks. 😊

[@theresawatamaniuk6562]

very interesting work...and beautiful! would be interested in how you make and get your large images to transfer to larger pieces...thank you for sharing...

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

When I’m working large I either work from a grid or I use a projector. The grid is time consuming. You have to create a grid on your canvas and on the sketch layout. Then transfer freehand grid by grid. I recently bought a digital projector for about a hundred dollars and it works perfectly.

[@donnarainey9169]

I might be able to do one small one, but not so sure about anything on a larger scale.

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

The first Flamingo I did was about 24x36. I did it with fabric mosaic. The fabric is actually easier to control. It did take a long time and requires patience. Thanks for watching.

[@candace1497]

Susan, do you have a video for how you prepare your wood panel/cradle board before you begin a collage or mosaic? Many thanks!

[@SusanCliftonArtist]

Sorry. I don't think I have. I just gesso the wood panel. 2 coats.

[@candace1497]

@@SusanCliftonArtist Many thanks! Simple enough.