These new works have been "unraveling" for a month or more, it took a while to work out the painting, all those COLORS. They are so very detailed the next step is doing them 30x30, these are a miniscule 16x16. Below are a few details. Painting has made me look at everything so differently these days, I still need the photograph to: get me out of the studio, more on that later, and provide the seed of inspiration. I tried out my new encaustic paint from
Bee's Knees Encaustics in Canada and LOVED them. Smooth lush colors.
These new works have been "unraveling" for a month or more, it took a while to work out the painting, all those COLORS. They are so very detailed the next step is doing them 30x30, these are a miniscule 16x16. Below are a few details. Painting has made me look at everything so differently these days, I still need the photograph to: get me out of the studio, more on that later, and provide the seed of inspiration. I tried out my new encaustic paint from Bee's Knees Encaustics in Canada and LOVED them. Smooth lush colors.
awesome work and I am really curious about the paint, I will check out the link, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks, about the paint: there is also use of RFPaints (rfpaints.com) in the pieces, who are the leader in Encaustic Paint and I can't thank them enough too for excellent product and education. Bee's knees is just a little different, fun to try "other peoples pallet", doesn't that sound like a good blog title?
ReplyDeleteGreetings Thea,
ReplyDeleteI enjoy looking at your encaustic paintings, especially close ups as I wish one day to engage in encaustic painting.
Thank you for sharing,
Egmont
HI Egmont,
ReplyDeleteI just added another links box called Encaustic Resources on the side here. There are lots of class opportunities in the SF Bay area coming up soon. Give it a try!!!!
Thea -- beautiful work! have been curious about encaustics for some time. RFP is not too far from me and they offer one-day workshops to learn more about encaustics. I feel a road trip coming on!
ReplyDeleteR and F Paints do excellent workshops, I can personally recommend, for I took one 8 years ago (it was that long ago!!!) and still feel like a babe in the woods at times. Consider the 3-5 day classes, it's such a vast and some people say "crippling" medium, it takes time to fully comprehend. Have Fun.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about Color. It's pretty powerful when we usually use a subdued neutral palette. These are stunning. I always love leaves, twigs and branches.
ReplyDeleteI am catching up here.. love the idea of a FOREST TAPESTRY, and that the work is 'unraveling' for you-- I have always admired your work and have been exploring encaustics myself. I always love trees woven into art work.
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