Metallic Resist Art Technique with Van Gogh Style

Layering on the Gel Plate and Watercolor Effects with Stabilos

This week, I'm diving into a fun and vibrant technique using my Vincent Van Gogh–inspired foam stamp designs to create a stunning metallic resist on wet strength tissue paper. I'm working with Golden Fluid Acrylics, metallic paint, and lots of water to build layers of rich, expressive color and texture. The wet strength tissue holds up beautifully—even with all that moisture—and the metallic resist reveals dramatic, swirling patterns that echo Van Gogh’s iconic style.

Luckily, it’s summer, and the hot sun helps dry these saturated, water-heavy papers in no time. Once dry, the results are luminous, bold, and packed with texture—perfect for collage, journal pages, mixed media, or standalone art. It’s a painterly, experimental process that I think would make Van Gogh proud!

If you love printmaking, foam stamps, expressive color, and experimental surface techniques, this video is for you

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