In this episode, I chat with mixed media artist Jackie Bernardi about her journey back to art after being away for many years. Jackie shares how gel printing helped her fall in love with creating again, and why she focuses more on the joy of the process than on the final piece. We talk about the magic of transparency in gel prints and collage, the power of community, and how YouTube has connected her with other artists and fueled her growth. Jackie also lets us in on some of her future plans—like perhaps a big oyster collage project that she actually started last winter and her inclusion as an instructor for the Gel Print Summit—and encourages all of us to keep experimenting, keep creating, and not let the fear of judgment hold us back.
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Chapters:
00:00 Rediscovering Art: A Journey Back to Creativity
02:35 The Magic of Gel Printing: Techniques and Styles
05:24 The Process Over Product Philosophy
08:16 Exploring Transparency in Art
11:25 Community and Collaboration in Creativity
32:07 Building a Creative Community
36:13 The Impact of YouTube on Artistic Growth
40:20 Excitement for Upcoming Workshops
47:30 Artistic Exploration and Future Projects
53:51 Advice for Aspiring Gel Printers
Takeaways:
- Jackie Bernardi rediscovered her love for art after years away.
- Her approach focuses on the joy of the creative process rather than the final product.
- Gel printing allows for experimentation and unexpected results.
- Transparency in art can create unique layering effects.
- Building a community of artists fosters inspiration and support.
- YouTube has been a platform for sharing techniques and connecting with others.
- Artistic growth comes from embracing the process and letting go of perfectionism.
- Jackie encourages artists to keep experimenting and pushing through challenges.
- The importance of sharing art and experiences within a community.
- Future projects include possibly finishing the large oyster collage she started last winter and inclusion in the upcoming Gel Print Summit.
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