Work in progress

I finally got some free time so I'm working on new encaustics pieces.

I want to start working on multiple pieces at the same time. Many art teachers have told me to do that but it's usually a problem finding space for that in my small room. But with these tiny pieces I should be able to fit it all in.

be happy wild free - encaustic

"Grow" - encaustic experiment

This is a little tiny piece - just playing around and trying out new techniques.

I used some woodcutting and sewing tools on this. It's great to be able use old tools in new ways.

"Happy" - encaustic art

 This piece is inspired by summer. I'm very happy it's summertime!

For this piece I really worked on layering and building up the imagery and wax. I did it in three different sessions so I could take more time with my ideas and technique. I've learned that it helps me to stop the process for a while and start fresh later. Even though that means turning everything off and letting the wax cool down, I think it helps. It gives me time to plan more and not get swept up in the "heat" of the moment with the hot wax.

Encaustics - Grow and Bloom

I tried a few different engraving techniques on this. I also tried "erasing" parts I didn't like. That is an important skill to learn that they don't teach you in the classes. You can scrape away the bad part and refill it with fresh wax. The hard part is getting it to blend in and look unified with the rest of the piece.

Messing around

 

Making a mess again! So much fun! I'm trying out new techniques from the art workshop I took. I can't really make any sense of this piece, but it sure has been fun to work on!

Painting workshop!

 

Last month I took an amazing painting workshop with Nicholas Wilton. It was so much fun! I loved it so much and came home so inspired. And then life took over and I didn't get a chance to even pick up a paintbrush again for a month.