Updates from Diana Garrison

Mixing It up with Botanicals

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:11:00 CDT

Last month I started a gel printing class with botanicals, then moved on to masks, stencils, and texture tools. The funny thing is, I was still so enthralled with the leaves that I just kept using them. Here are three prints that happened when I kept asking, "What happens if I add one more thing?"

Unexpected Texture Tools for Gel Printing

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:50:23 CDT

During my 100-Day Project, three unexpected objects became favorite texture tools: a building block base, a paper doily, and a wooden heart pattern. None of them are fancy, but all three created textures I absolutely love.

What Happens When You Limit Your Palette?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:07:00 CDT

What happens when you create 100 prints using only six paint colors? This colorful experiment surprised me and revealed an important lesson about creativity, limitations, and unexpected possibilities.

The origin of the color gods

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:32:00 CDT

A little coffee cup, a pile of paint colors, and a long family history of indecision. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I’m sharing the origin story of my color gods and how random color selection became one of my favorite ways to learn, experiment, and build confidence on the gel plate.

Better Foam Stamp Results on the Gel Plate

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:11:00 CDT

Getting cleaner results with foam stamps on the gel plate may be simpler than you think. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I share a few easy adjustments that can help your stamps leave clearer impressions—plus a look at the beautiful layered textures they can create.