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Custom Quilling Mini Canvases

It's been a long time since I've worked on any of my quilling mini canvases.  I will confess- one downfall of being interested in so many types of art and constantly trying new things does mean that there is less time for my more signature…

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…
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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…
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…
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…

"Cascades"- Creating Movement in Acrylic Paintings

This piece was all about color when I began.  I found a turquoise color I absolutely loved, so I decided to build a piece around it.  I seem to find it hard to get away from working with acrylic paint and a lot of water- I just love how different…