Gel Print Nest Fix

I’ve tried before with no success and wants to attempt again. So out of all the attempts this one was the only one that intrigued me. And it was even what I consider a fail. But I was determined to save it some how.

I started with brownish first layer of acrylic paint on the plate. Layed some shredded packing and a small wire wreath I made. Placed parchment over top and rubbed till most of the brown was picked up. Let that dry and then a layer of parchment/ yellow over that. Pulled and it was pretty blah! Better after it dried.

The 1st picture is before I started. Except for the stenciled vine at the top. Then I looked through some of my inspiration pics and decided to add some stenciled patterns, 3-D leaves, stamped berries.needed some shading around the wreath. Then I added one of my watercolor wrens a bit of moss.

I think it looks very vintage and I’m excited to pick the right frame option.