Gel Plate Printing by Susan McCreevy

An inspiring guide to creating beautiful art through gel plate printing, collage and painting.

Embark on a journey into the addictive world of gel plate printing and explore the endless creative possibilities that this form of monoprinting offers with experienced mixed media artist Susan McCreevy as your guide. Without the need to be in a printmaker’s studio the reusable gel plates allow you to print without a press using easy-to-source materials such as stencils, household objects, flowers and leaves.

Six nature-inspired, beginner-friendly projects take you beyond simple prints and patterns as you discover striking new techniques for image transfer. Through clever layering techniques, with a focus on creating beautiful botanical artwork, Susan demonstrates how to create dynamic abstract background prints with depth and complexity using collagraphs and hand-drawn elements. Other projects will invite you to explore mixed media ideas through stitching, creating a 3D concertina book and a beautiful handmade art journal. You will also learn how to protect and present your work professionally.

With stunning photography of both Susan’s work and that of 5 contemporary artists, alongside clear step-by-step instructions, you will soon be making prints that will help you explore, experiment and create something truly your own.

An inspiring guide to creating beautiful art through gel plate printing, collage and painting.

About the Author: Susan McCreevy works from her studio at the Wasps Inverness Creative Academy. After receiving a BA in Textile Design & Printmaking she had a successful career in London as a freelance textile designer and Visual Merchandiser at Habitat. Susan’s art has been featured in several exhibitions and her online courses attract an international audience. www.susanmccreevy.com

22 Jan 2026
 

Gel Plate Printing: A Guide to Making Beautiful Layered Art by Susan McCreevy ISBN 9781789943382