How to Build your Creative Confidence
As I drove to day two of the “Sinking In” workshop with Andrea Bird, I listened to a TED talk of David Kelley (see below) discussing how to build your creative confidence. He […]
Using Inks With Encaustic Art
Disclosure: Chartpak, Inc. sent me a variety of Higgins Inks to review for this post. Ink can be used to great effect in encaustic painting. You can draw or write
Creative Practice | Journalling
Journalling scares me. If you have read my previous post, Sinking In: strengthening the conversation with our art and ourselves, you’ll know that I have always shied away from the idea
Using Silicone Stencils in Encaustic Art
Artists working in encaustic are always on the lookout for innovative ways to create texture and patterns in wax. Silicone cake decorating stencils, onlays and impression mats, are excellent for
Pearl Ex Pigment Powder and Encaustic
Disclosure: Jacquard sent me a free sample of Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments to review for this post. I have shied away from using dry pigment powders since Gregory Wright’s patterned effects
Sinking In: strengthening the conversation with our art and ourselves
For the past two days, I’ve been “sinking in”, exploring the artistic process with Andrea Bird and five other students. I knew that a workshop at The Hive, Andrea & Dan’s
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R&F Pigment Sticks in Encaustic
Disclosure: R&F Handmade Paints sent me free sample size pigment sticks to review for this post. What are R&F Pigment Sticks? From the R&F site: R&F Pigment Sticks® are oil
Drawing on Tissue Paper | Encaustic Painting Technique
Encaustic ArtThe Complete Guide to Creating Fine Art with Waxby Lissa Rankin If you are new to encaustic art, start with this book! It covers all of basics to get
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