If you thought encaustic was too difficult, or maybe too time consuming, it’s time to take another look. The September/October 2017 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors has all the information and inspiration you need to get started working with encaustic—and to keep you creating. In this issue you’ll discover that you can make encaustic art,…
Art that tells a story is compelling, interesting, and engaging. This guest post from Cathy Nichols, author of Storytelling Art Studio, shows an easy and fun way to create a small artwork that relates your unique story. ~ Jeannine One of my favorite ways to use storytelling in art is to create an altered book…
This submission is entitled, "My Skin". It is a 6×6" encaustic collage. I started by writing my thoughts onto carbon paper with tissue beneath. I then added the tissue to my substrate using wax. Next, I transferred a colour copy of a Polaroid emulsion lift self portrait I made onto my encaustic surface. I added…
This submission is entitled, "I Am Unique (Like Everyone Else)" because it is true and because I have always liked that saying. It is a 6×6" encaustic collage. It has many layers and meanings. I started with a colour copy of a Polaroid transfer of a self portrait I made on handmade paper. I layered…
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This submission is called "Authentically Me". It is a 6×6" encaustic collage. I first used a colour copy of a gelatin monoprint I made using a self portrait image I took of my own feet and hands. I combine a black and white copy of the image with printmaking inks and a flower which left…
i realize that this piece would be more appropriately posted in the jewelry section, but unfortunately i already entered a submission into that category months ago… but i think this piece qualifies as collage/assemblage – it just also happens to be wearable! i started with the "found object" – the metal thing shaped like an…
Encaustic and collaged flowers on wood panel. Ink, pencil, charcoal and oil paint.
Encaustic with collaged found papers, oil paint and clock spring, 12×12 wood panel
