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text impressions in encaustic paintings

Adding Text Impressions into Encaustic Paintings

Most of the time when I'm stamping on my art, I'm not trying to get a perfect image transfer.  I'm going for a more abstract type of look, with random parts of the stamp popping out and a kind of blended look with the other parts that are not so clear.  Because of this, I didn't bother mounting this one before I started stamping.  And because I didn't wait until the wax was cool, I started getting these amazing impressions stamped into the wax, completely by accident!
altered covers using mixed media techniques

Altered Covers for Journals from the Dollar Bin

I was recently asked to serve with the Young Women in my church.  It's a big job, but I'm so excited to see them progress in their testimonies!  It has become a tradition in our congregation for the leaders to bake a super awesome, individual…

Christmas mixed media canvas

It's December!!  I'm so excited for Christmas, I've been decorating and diy-ing like crazy!  Not to mention, playing Christmas music 24-7.  :) Amidst all my decorating, I found this amazing set of tissue paper at Tuesday Morning- red…
mixed media collage

Symbolic Mixed Media Collage- "Windows & Doors"

This mixed media collage is literally a huge mess.  :)  I wasn't sure what I was doing when I began, I just started working, hoping for it to take on a life of it's own. Do you ever finish a piece that you don't really like, but you love…
pearlex calligraphy art

PearlEx Calligraphy Art- "Rivers of Truth"

  Hi everyone!  I hope you all had an awesome Halloween.  :)  I have a new video for you today showcasing a technique I experimented with this weekend.  I shared a little bit about it in my last post.  A calligrapher I know on instagram…
encaustic shellac burn technique

Shellac Burn Encaustic Paintings with India Ink and Calligraphy

Good day!  It's been awhile since I've shared anything with you- sickness has been visiting my home and sapping all my energy.  But I'm so excited to share these new encaustic paintings, especially since I'm using a technique I've…