Techniques and projects for using a gel plate--inexpensive and simple--to elevate collage, art journaling, and mixed-media works.

Gel plate printing, an accessible but often-overlooked tool, gives artists of any level a way to add exceptional qualities to their work. Here, mixed-media lovers learn over 25 techniques for enhancing their work.

• McClendon is a popular mixed-media instructor and stencil/stamp designer, with art in museum collections including the Smithsonian and MoMA

• The inside back cover's pocket contains two bonus mylar stencils designed exclusively for the book by McClendon

• Over 25 techniques to combine, such as “Mark Rothko Style,” Glazing and Vintage Photo Silvering, Eco-staining, and Intuitive Collage

• Video links are provided for the techniques

• Throughout, McClendon's unique "ArtMythos Inspirations" sections help your printing express your inner world, using guiding questions and reflection points