In today’s conversation, Birgit Koopsen, a mixed media artist and gel printing expert, shares her creative journey, techniques, and insights into the world of gel printing. She discusses her love for color, the evolution of her art, and the importance of sharing work online. Birgit also highlights her upcoming workshop, ‘Gel Printing Unraveled,’ which aims to teach both beginners and experienced artists about gel printing techniques and the creative process. Be sure to listen all the way through, as Birgit shares a $20 coupon code with us!
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Gel Printing Unraveled: Beyond the Basics
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Birgit Koopsen
02:20 Birgit’s Creative Journey
04:39 Discovering Gel Printing
09:44 Techniques and Styles in Gel Printing
14:31 The Role of Community and Sharing Work
19:28 Upcoming Workshop and Learning Opportunities
24:29 Advice for Beginners in Gel Printing
Key Takeaways:
- Birgit Koopsen is a mixed media artist who loves color.
- She started gel printing in 2013 and became a brand ambassador for Gelli Arts.
- Birgit has taught workshops globally and online.
- Her creative journey includes a mix of scrapbooking and art journaling.
- She emphasizes the importance of experimenting with different mediums.
- Birgit’s gel print style is described as layered and colorful.
- She prefers to work intuitively but also plans for workshops and videos.
- The gel printing community plays a role, but she prefers to create independently.
- Birgit’s upcoming workshop focuses on both basic and advanced techniques.
- She advises beginners to use less paint for better prints.
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Be sure to tune in next week, when I’ll be talking to my friend, Jackie Bernardi, about the joys of creative exploration.
