Encaustic Fun

I took the day off from my kitchen and canning... 

I have had all my encaustic supplies for well over a month and had proceeded no further than mixing the damar crystals with the beeswax and pouring the medium into silicon molds.  Today that changed!  I actually spent most of the day playing and creating with wax, tissue, and odds and ends of recycled ephemera.

I had picked up some old wooden blocks from a garage sale several years ago and realized today that they would make perfect small foundations for the wax and collage materials I planned to use.   Before tackling the blocks, I started a practice board and a photo transfer method.

Eventually it evolved into this:

Then I started getting really messy!

And created this...

Fashion Renaissance

Two Twelve Art Center is hosting a fall fashion show called "Art on the Runway" which will consist of wearable art - some re-purposed, some knitted, some hats, costumes and much more.  I actually missed the deadline so I was surprised when I received a second opportunity to submit at least one item I created.  hopefully, they will have another show next year, as I have this burning idea that I intend to create in the meantime.  I'll offer one hint...the sea.  No not, a mermaid costume!  You'll have to wait and sea!  Get it?

I hauled out the Renaissance dress that I made for Lauren several years ago.  It has been used well, so I need to fix a few seams and such.  But I'm still quite proud of this wearable work of art.  I must give credit to my mom for her help in this huge undertaking.

I only wish the girls were home to help with modeling :)

What Have I Been Up To?

Art Classes!

 

From weaving with Holly Losee ...

To Encaustic with Rob Kinsey...

Beeswax, oil paint, photocopy of original photo, tulle, wool fiber, and buttons.

To Self Portraits with Jean Canavan...

My self portrait in the style of Modigliani

There are so many wonderful classes available at 212 Arts Center.  In fact, I am also taking a self portrait class as an art quilt from Holly Kreag.  You'll have to wait to see that one until it is finished!

Photo Friday: Body of Water

Assateague Island, Virginia

Art on Glass

Deb Kolar from 212 Arts Center is having a show during May and June featuring glass work and mosaics.  She invited other artists to show pieces on glass, of glass, or with glass.  Here is my interpretation.  I call it "Enter Four and Seven Views".  I used photos of various windows and doors that I took in Charleston, South Carolina. 

Photo Friday: Natural Light

Photo Friday: At Rest