The June module of A Year of Gelatin Printing focuses on manipulating paper as a printing tool. Torn paper is used as a mask to create shapes with undulating edges. For these prints, I used a limited palette of colors to suggest landscape. At first, I played with abstract shapes to learn the layering process.
Gelli print made with torn paper masks
Gelli print made with torn paper masks
As I worked, I started to tear the paper in more planned shapes to suggest mountains and marsh.
Gelli print made with torn paper masks
Gelli print made with torn paper masks
Gelli print made with torn paper masks
When I finished printing, I realized that my pile of masks will make good torn-edge collage fodder.
Torn paper masks become collage fodder.
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I love the look of all your torn paper collages!