nautical encaustic

Nautical Encaustic Painting- Adding Paper and Other Elements

I've been focused on a lot of things lately- looking for houses, visits with family and trips out of town, etc. There's a lot going on, and it's funny how those things can inspire in random and unexpected ways.  For example, I've been scouring…

3D pop Mini's

I thought of a new idea a few days ago, and of course started experimenting with some mini canvases to see how I could get it to work.  I have some sheets of clear acetate that have various images printed on them, and my idea was to use a…
Spring

"Spring"- Encaustic Collage with Quilling and Rice Paper

I'll be working on a very large triptych piece for the next few months. I have the basic ideas in mind, and one of the main concepts it will involve is layers- large amounts of my paper pieces beneath and surrounded by other elements, like…

Collage Magic

Usually when I work on a collage, I spend most of my time agonizing over the elements I need- would this paper work?  How big should it be?  Does this cover too much?  Do I want to leave some negative space?  Should I add any embellishments?…

Steampunk Mini Canvas Tutorial

I don't know why, but the more I work with watch gears, compasses, and maps, the more I fall in love with all things steampunk.  There's just something about the mix of vintage victorian and industrial that fascinates me, and of course…
organic growth- a new point of view

"Organic Growth"- A New Point of View

I've been reflecting on my use of point of view in my artwork lately- many, if not most of my pieces really take shape outward from the surface of the canvas, utilizing the 3D nature of the elements that I use.  Even when I use paper and…