2026-15 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover!

Are you having any fun?

What you getting out of living?

Who cares for what you’ve got if your’e not having any fun.

Should this be the theme song for Gel for Joy? I sincerely believe that PLAY is the ultimate self care. I promise you that this is not just another thing to add to your to-do list.

Consider Gel for Joy one big permission slip to write on the walls, make a mess and run in the halls.

ONE MORE SLEEP until the doors close Monday Aug 24, midnight.

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Thanks to everyone who has joined the community so far. I appreciate your support so much.

ROCK ON,

Gail

2026-14 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

What to do with the Ugglies!

You might think that every print I pull makes me swoon. However, nothing could be further from the truth. One of the tenets of my belief is ‘what would happen if I did this?’ I love to experiment with gel printing the same way that I do with my painting and I think that is why I love gel printing so much. It’s often unpredictable. When I get a print that could be considered a dog’s breakfast I never throw it away. I know it will find a home. That’s one of things I’ll cover in Gel for Joy.

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Thanks to everyone who has joined the community so far. I appreciate your support so much.

ROCK ON,

Gail

2026-13 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

This is your permission slip to….

Just in case you missed it. My Gel for Joy course is all about play and having fun. Not another thing on your already too busy schedule. Consider me your partner in crime as we run in the halls. (oh no!)

The FIRST EDITION LAUNCH covers the top 5 challenges that beginner gel printers face..when we get muddy or blurry prints, when the paper tears, used too much or too little paint and what do we do with the ‘Ugglies’. It’s a very low risk endeavour. You know I’m all about having fun and I think you’ll get that vibe right away.

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Thanks again for being part of my art world. I really appreciate you being here.

ROCK ON,

Gail

2026-12 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Finally Launching!!

As I prepare this letter it’s actually feeling like a fall day. I’m kind of loving it myself but I know I am in the minority. The beginning of Sept has always felt like the start of a new year to me more than the beginning of an actual new year. And I am so excited I’m bursting. I’ve been working on a project for months that I can finally set out into the world.

Here’s your special invitation.

If you've been curious about gel printing but weren't sure where to start, this is the perfect place.

 I've put together a short video as a First Edition Launch. It covers the 5 most common challenges that beginners will encounter. 

For just $7 you can peek inside the course with this 'door crasher special' before the full Gel for Joy course opens in Sept.

Doors open Thursday Aug 20.

Doors close Monday Aug 24, midnight.

In Sept, I'll be opening THE PLAYGROUND for show and tell.

NO mean girls allowed. Just lots of play. 

Can you come out and play? I hope so.

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Follow along on my IG account #gailwilliamsacademy

Thanks again for being part of my art world. I really appreciate you being here.

ROCK ON,

Gail

The WHAT’S. The WHY’s. The HOW TO’s of Gel Printing 

1. What the heck is Gel Printing? Gel printing is a simple type of monoprinting using a piece of soft, flexible reusable gelatin-like material. It is often made of Silicone.

2. I don’t have a lot of space for creating art. The beauty of gel printing is that you can do it right at the kitchen table. Supplies can be minimal and stored easily in things like a pizza box or bin. Cleanup is a breeze.

3. I’m not an artist. That’s why so many people are drawn to this beginner friendly technique. You get immediate results and there is no pressure to create something perfect. In fact, making muddy or ‘failed’ prints can easily be printed over. 

4. How much does it cost to get started and how easy is it to get supplies? A gel plate comes in various sizes and costs under $30. Available at any art store or online. You can use a variety of paints you might already have on hand. You can print on any type of paper and even fabric. You can even use acrylic markers and house paint. Scour your house and your recycling bin for objects to make impressions. You can make your own stencils and shapes from light cardboard if you want. BTW a gel plate can last forever.

5. What do you do with the papers you make? You can gift them to friends as works of art, make cards, wrapping paper, collage onto other work you have, add them to journals and scrapbooks. Or just admire them. You’ll make some you love just because.

6. I don’t have any time to squeeze one  more thing into my calendar. Gel printing provides immediate gratification without the pressure of having to create a masterpiece. It’s all about experimentation with PLAY being the driving force. I guide you every step of the way and then let your own imagination take over. I’ll be adding all sorts of fabulous new ideas that you can access whenever you want to explore this quietly addictive passion. I think that PLAY is the ultimate form of self-care. Active meditation.

7. How is this course different from all the youtube videos that are out there? I record my lessons in real time so you can see how long I leave the paper on the plate. You can watch whenever you want and I’ll have a monthly zoom called ‘JOIN ME IN THE PLAYGROUND’ where you can share (or not) DM questions and join me in my city if you're in town. We can hang and print.

2026-11 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Have I got a deal for you!!

Summertime….and the livin’ is easy…

Are you enjoying this on again/ off again weather? Here in southern Ontario, it goes from hot and humid to cold and rainy and then to balmy and blue skies. We get it all. My personal wish is about 25 and blue skies. I know a few people who enjoy the hot and humid. But we’re not close friends. (lol)

Quite a few people are lining up outside the door for Gel for Joy and I must admit there’s a steep learning curve getting this puppy ready for take off. I’ve decided to do a First Edition launch near the end of August and it will be a taster of what you could enjoy inside the course. There may be a nominal fee for this one time offer. For those of you who know me well, know that sometimes my head hurts real bad from all this learnin’. But I am determined to offer my best to you.

Sooooo..if you are interested in getting your creative juices flowing in a super easy, fun, no committment activity please reply to this newsletter and I’ll add you to the list. You may decide to join the Gel for Joy community at some point and that would be delightful.

The Gel for Joy First Edition Launch opens Wednesday, August 13 and closes Monday, August 19 at midnight.

This is a special early launch before the full Gel for Joy online course begins in September.

If you've been curious about gel printing but weren't sure where to start, this is the perfect place.

Details on how to join coming soon.

All information will be on Gel for Joy Instagram account called @gailwilliamsacademy. I am using my @gailwilliamsartist account for my paintings.

Thanks again for being part of my art world. I really appreciate you being here.

ROCK ON,

Gail

The WHAT’S. The WHY’s. The HOW TO’s of Gel Printing 

1. What the heck is Gel Printing? Gel printing is a simple type of monoprinting using a piece of soft, flexible reusable gelatin-like material. It is often made of Silicone.

2. I don’t have a lot of space for creating art. The beauty of gel printing is that you can do it right at the kitchen table. Supplies can be minimal and stored easily in things like a pizza box or bin. Cleanup is a breeze.

3. I’m not an artist. That’s why so many people are drawn to this beginner friendly technique. You get immediate results and there is no pressure to create something perfect. In fact, making muddy or ‘failed’ prints can easily be printed over. 

4.How much does it cost to get started and how easy is it to get supplies? A gel plate comes in various sizes and costs under $30. Available at any art store or online. You can use a variety of paints you might already have on hand. You can print on any type of paper and even fabric. You can even use acrylic markers and house paint. Scour your house and your recycling bin for objects to make impressions. You can make your own stencils and shapes from light cardboard if you want. BTW a gel plate can last forever.

5.What do you do with the papers you make? You can gift them to friends as works of art, make cards, wrapping paper, collage onto other work you have, add them to journals and scrapbooks. Or just admire them. You’ll make some you love just because.

6. I don’t have any time to squeeze one  more thing into my calendar. Gel printing provides immediate gratification without the pressure of having to create a masterpiece. It’s all about experimentation with PLAY being the driving force. I guide you every step of the way and then let your own imagination take over. I’ll be adding all sorts of fabulous new ideas that you can access whenever you want to explore this quietly addictive passion. I think that PLAY is the ultimate form of self-care. Active meditation.

7.How is this course different from all the youtube videos that are out there? I record my lessons in real time so you can see how long I leave the paper on the plate. You can watch whenever you want and I’ll have a monthly zoom called ‘JOIN ME IN THE PLAYGROUND’ where you can share (or not) DM questions and join me in my city if you're in town. We can hang and print.