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Flashes of Gold- simple mixed media work

  Yay!  New artwork!  Goodness, it feels like forever since I've finished an abstract quilling piece, but it is a new year with new goals and new energy, and this piece is a simple mixed media that I was able to complete in only an hour…
layered collage

Abstract Collage with Layers of Texture

Originally  I created this piece as part of a commission for a friend.  She wanted a colorful triptych collage, but my combination of purple and teal didn't quite work, so we decided to try again with red and black.  I still love this piece,…
commissioned triptych

Commissioned Triptych

 A full commissioned triptych I finally managed to finish...  Yay for late nights and messy fingers!!  So many layers are included in each of these pieces... Tim Holtz tissue wrap and tissue tape, torn book pages, patterned scrapbook paper,…
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…
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…
Adding Rust

Adding rust to your Encaustic Paintings

I am so glad to finally be finished with this piece.  :)  It really seemed to take forever because I kept trying to use shortcuts with the supplies I had, and nothing was working. Lesson learned- when trying a new encaustic technique, follow…