A Day in the City Mixed Media Canvas

Using stencils & monoprints, to create a mixed media canvas of a city skyline as companion piece to A Day at the Beach. I used Paula Phillips, Journalartista's new stencil "stacked books" & crusty bits technique to create the buildings that I embellished using Faber Castell Pitt Markers

[@jacquelineayers3678]

Beautiful - I love the gelli prints and colour combinations. Thank you for sharing

[@iaredpowers4861]

My student told me to check out your channel and this one immediately jumped out at me. Love the contrasting colors and how it jumps.

[@debbyepps]

Thank you I do mostly mixed media

[@iaredpowers4861]

@@debbyepps lol, my medium is food.

[@atlantic2233]

You are a true inspiration debby...! Your artwork is wonderful with so much great layered detail and I really appreciate your stream-of-consciousness expression as you put the masterpieces together.
I actually slowed the middle part down in the settings to .25 for a couple of minutes to see more of your specific techniques and your choices but put it back to normal toward the end.
You are a TRUE talent; thank you for sharing and making so many of us believe we can possibly do something similar. Take care

[@coconutzrule5935]

I love the art you do!!!

[@debbyepps]

Thanks...it is all about the gelli plate and stencils

[@kimberlybajorek1900]

Wow! Your attention to detail is amazing. Beautiful beautiful piece.

[@debbyepps]

Thank you

[@DrJones-nh4my]

Wow. Cool idea

[@KeicoWatanabe42]

So beautiful!! In my work, I tell stories about dreams and love against the backdrop of stars in the sky and the New York skyline.

[@debbyepps]

Thanks, I actually did a large similar skyline that was New York City with the Statue of Liberty too :)

[@cindycreateforlife]

I had not seen any of your videos before but, I just love your canvas and watching the process. I have not tried a gel plate yet but I sure loved watching you use it! I love cityscapes for some reason.

[@debbyepps]

A gelli plate can be a fun wat to make unusual papers to use in collage and mixed media projects or just as a monoprinted piece. Thanks for watching

[@jacklyn208]

Wow! So creative and really gorgeous!

[@debbyepps]

thanks!

[@Dioskid15]

Nicely done! Thank you for showing your process! 😊

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Debby, I really really love ❤️ this canvas. It’s really really stunning and gorgeous too, and all those little details have come to life. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@ScrapbookingCecilia]

Amaizing!!! What a gorgeous canvas!!! TFS, Cecilia

[@badbatdesigns]

Just discovered you and what joy! Thank you for sharing.

[@debbyepps]

+Stacey Ryan Thanks for watching!

[@martay5855]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

[@debbyepps]

thank you for watching

[@lesleybirch1197]

Wow! Fascinating to watch and looks great! 🤗

[@BelindaPort]

Stunning! Another successful piece. TFS!

[@lechat8736]

I can`t tell you how I love the way you work. I love this city :) Thank you for sharing Debby.

[@debbyepps]

thanks for watching :)

[@zulmabontiffe487]

Beautiful work! Loved the colors.

[@rebeccabullock1960]

Debby's! Just beautiful. I always like your art

[@debbyepps]

thanks rebecca

[@bethesalter]

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@belindaw5849]

I just found your video. I don't know why you never came up on the side videos before but so glad you did. I love your work! TFS!

[@debbyepps]

thanks glad you found it

[@shirleyping7058]

I LOVE the City Scene! You do such Beautiful Work!!

[@debbyepps]

thank you!

[@vamps_rock]

Absolutely love this. TFS X

[@lilliansquire5665]

This is a very beautiful piece of art. Love your work Debby. Thanks for sharing

[@debbyepps]

thanks for watching

[@brunildamarrero7035]

Really great work!🎨

[@debbyepps]

thanks :)

[@thesilvercrownstudio7239]

Awesome piece, Debby! Looks like you had loads of fun making it! Hope to see you at your next stream. Missed out on the turtle. -- The Silver Screen Corn

[@Vickilou92]

Love all the detailing you achieved in the buildings! Beautiful

[@debbyepps]

thanks vicki

[@mebee4894]

I just absolutely love this :-)

[@princelingmarshmallow1260]

This is amazing! It really all came together so beautifully.

[@debbyepps]

thanks I wasn't sure until all the little details were added

[@deborahdettor1694]

Stunning! 😃🔆

[@1tinac]

So interesting. I like all the details. Thanks for sharing.

[@sibylleherbe8260]

Gorgeous!

[@frozenberry123]

that is just crazy. very nice. good job.

[@2012ajones]

Inspiring! Terrific cityscape!

[@debbyepps]

thanks for watching!

[@debbiereed8341]

This is amazing!

[@kimberlyespinoza7970]

I love this!! Just gorgeous!!!

[@debbyepps]

Thank you for watching!

[@merrydooley7978]

This is really cool! I’m now a subscriber!

[@debbyepps]

Thank you

[@TLMarzewski]

Beautiful!

[@anastasiarose9003]

Lovely and inspiring. I have painted cityscapes in the past but never thought of doing collage to create the buildings. This is a beautiful art piece and the details are delightful.

[@debbyepps]

Anastasia Rose Thanks, it just evolved from a desire to use my gelli print papers.

[@deborahgoodrow8414]

SO glad I came across this video. It is helpful to watch the process as it goes along, but even more so hear your thinking about why you use certain colors, or change certain things. Thank you! Subscribing now.

[@debbyepps]

+Debbie G Thanks for watching! GLAD you enjoyed it.

[@paulinehughes5325]

Thank you lots of new ideas!

[@angela14962002]

Love, love, love!

I love it, Debby! Those details really make it special, and that texture is just sublime! Would never think to use some of the color combos you used, and they worked fabulously! Huge fan! Thanks for sharing!

[@debbyepps]

Thanks, by using the dry layers you can get contrasting colors without getting mud!

[@brucewagner4394]

That is awesome

[@jo-annehorsburgh8293]

This is fabulous

[@FeliciaFollum]

I love painting buildings similar in style to this!!! Mine are inspired by Brazil an Haiti

[@szivarvany00]

I absolutely love the end result :) you are truly gifted :)

[@debbyepps]

szivarvany00 thank you and thanks for watching!

[@katrinaturner3755]

Stunning piece, loved how you made the buildings with Gelli printing

[@debbyepps]

Katrina Turner Thanks and thanks for watching

[@debbyepps]

Thank you, I really appreciate your comments and I try to explain my choices and techniques as I stream or video

[@chouxchoux66]

Awesome! Love it!

[@rossiej100]

Wow! Fabulous

[@sueb-t2183]

that is amazing, love it!

[@debbyepps]

thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@CathyRoseCreations]

I LOVE this piece.

[@debbyepps]

thanks!

[@susanbush5897]

Love it!!!

[@tieskeellis8531]

So beautiful! Wish I could make something so beautiful!💛

[@debbyepps]

Thanks it is actually fairly easy with a few gelli prints, stencils, paint and basic geometric shapes. Thanks for watching

[@raelynnreffruschinni5980]

Wow! I love this!

[@debbyepps]

thanks for watching :)

[@lauraborgmann8285]

AMAZING PIC!!

[@ednasweet5637]

Great I love your work thanks

[@julianaleo631]

Very unique!

[@AJoy4Me2]

Love this!

[@ChristinaFurnerWebber]

LOVE your piece! I just wish I could see faster!! I blinked and missed out on how you made those beautiful windows and doors!! I'm glad to have found this on Google Plus. Thanks for sharing! :-)

[@debbyepps]

I literally just traced...I should have zoomed the camera in but then I am always out of frame, lol

[@lizzywurmann]

LOVE this canvas!!!

[@debbyepps]

Thanks Lizzy!

[@KittehNow]

FABULOUS!!!!! THANK U

[@babesmixedmedia]

Using that book stencil for the buildings is brilliant. Beautiful piece.

[@debbyepps]

thanks beth

[@patriciastubbs7605]

I love this page, Debi !

[@debbyepps]

Thanks

[@Melophile74]

Beautifully done

[@ItayaArt]

Love how you used the Gelli plate to make the different textures on the buildings! Lovely artwork. :)

[@debbyepps]

+Itaya Lightbourne Couldn't live with out my gelli prints. Thanks for watching

[@Rosiescreativewings]

Gorgeous! 👍🏻💕

[@debbyepps]

+Creatiive Wings thanks for watching!

[@brendagardner7442]

Fabulous! 😃

[@OfficialHeatherWilkerson]

Great Video! Subscribed! 🙂

[@keishau77]

That's awesome!

[@debbyepps]

+Keisha Underwood thanks!

[@lavieetbelle9566]

Beautiful🤗🤗

[@dorotheabecker5170]

Awesome. I have to try this, too. New subbie here. 😉

[@debbyepps]

It is a fun way to use gelli prints and stencils. Thanks for subscribing

[@LeighPogue]

Just found your channel. I enjoyed watching the process. Thanks

[@debbyepps]

Leigh Pogue thanks for watching!

[@honey1376]

I love this

[@tararoberts183]

Very cool page!!

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

I love it super great job !!!!!

[@debbyepps]

Thanks for always watching Donna!

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

Always

[@redplug9752]

So cool!

[@artzology]

I love it! Always love to watch you! xo

[@debbyepps]

Thanks Deb

[@lani3277]

so cool!

[@LadyBlueStudios]

love this!!

[@debbyepps]

thanks Michelle

[@Gigiridgway]

Thank you, I ❤️it

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

Wow! That is so beautiful! I am an artist and I love multi media, Ive never seen anything like this! I do not use a gel pad, dont know how. I use collage with acrylics and gels, pastes and canvas/ paper.

[@debbyepps]

Thank you. I use the gelli plate to make my own printed papers to use in collage. It is one of the best art tools I have invested in along with stencils

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

@@debbyepps 😊I might have to watch a few slower videos so I can learn. Thank you!

[@4everminky]

Great detailing I shall have a go thanks for sharing

[@debbyepps]

thanks...it was very easy to do!

[@TheShelleyStudio]

Love you city tfs

[@monawashington557]

very unusual I loved it.

[@debbyepps]

thanks!

[@funarty01]

cool work

[@amandaspence8167]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@CeeCeeArt]

I love this piece. I'll be honest with you....I have a tendancy to skip thru the boring parts of an art video....but I watched every minute of this one. I love your prints....the colors were great. The little fire escapes, signs, etc. really made the piece so interesting. Good job!!!!!

[@debbyepps]

+Cyndi Cesare Thanks, I skip through most videos and get the gist myself which is why I tend to speed up and narrate my videos, lol

[@linneakokinos4550]

i love it! i want to do the same piece.

[@debbyepps]

Linnea Kokinos Go for it! Thanks for watching :)

[@veroniquevigot3391]

merci de votre réponse et encore bravo

[@theresacarroll4597]

wonderful! love the way it develops...do you know where you are going or do you follow the muse?

[@debbyepps]

I had the basic idea and try to think it through to some degree. I wanted a quilted look

[@debbygoode5028]

I love this. Thank for posting. Do you have others?

[@debbyepps]

+Debby Goode Do you mean other videos (yes, I do) or canvases for sales like this (yes, I do) lol

[@alescographiks]

This is really cool. I love to watch you create. Would this printing process also work on a glass or plexiglass plate?

[@debbyepps]

alescographiks not as well because there is no give like the gelli plates

[@alescographiks]

Thank You!

[@user-ol2bp3ns5c]

Love it! What is s Pit Marker? Like a Posca pen?

[@debbyepps]

It is an India ink marker made by Faber Catell

[@Lynnyb44]

Hi Debby, Sorry if you always answer a question like this, but: How long do you let the paint sit between layers on the gelli plate? I love your art, by the way. Gorgeous. Lynda

[@debbyepps]

it depends which technique I am using. I usually work wet layers onto dry layers unless I am using the crusty bits techniques (Paula Phillips, Journalartista .) Where I let each layer dry completely before adding another layer then pull a clean up print with thin wet layer of paint. Work quick putting down paper with the last layer and let it sit while rubbing it before you pull all 3 layers off.

[@Lynnyb44]

That really helped, thank you!

[@jeaninegrady1030]

Where did you find the new york city washi tape?

[@debbyepps]

Jeanine Grady it is from Tim Holtz line

[@veroniquevigot3391]

comment s’appelle la plaque que vous utilisez? merci et bravo pour votre travail

[@debbyepps]

I used the Gelli Arts plate to print my papers, and stencils I cut on my silhouette cameo to paint and collage this 12" x 36" canvas. I hope that answers your question. thanks for watching

[@veroniquevigot3391]

thank you et bravo pour vos créations

[@tiffanicolas]

veronique vigot

[@suzannetoms3086]

Awesome piece. Need to slow down camera, no time to read supplies, see close ups, just rather jerky in general. But again, your art is great.

[@cmodena7114]

Beautiful, but way to fast. I would have to stop the video to see more clearly what colors of paint you use