Be Art Happy
I’m not sure if it’s the glittery finish or the playful, hand stitched binding, but this is one of my favorite journals to date. The cover was made using a shellac burn encaustic technique that I love. I begin with a piece of recycled cardboard from the back of a watercolor paper pad, and cut it to size- in this case the finished book size is 4.5″ x 6″. Next I apply about 3 or 4 layers of
I love taking pictures and have taken enough photography classes to know which lens to use, which camera settings to adjust, and how to position my subject to get the perfect photo. Unfortunately, I am all about capturing the moment and the automatic mode on my camera (or, more frequently these days, my phone). But the good news is that I am able to capture the moments I probably would have missed if I had
This super simple photo encaustic project shows how I used white encaustic paint (encaustic medium plus a little white pigment) to transform a casual photo into something more. This is a great first project for anyone who wants to get started with encaustics.
If you love working with a variety of art materials you will love mixed media encaustic art. Because it is compatible with so many other art mediums and because it acts as its own bonding agent, encaustic is the perfect medium to use as a starting point (and as a finishing layer) for mixed media art. I used stencils to give this butterfly garden piece dimension and texture. The process was so simple and so
Recently I decided to marry my love of art with my love of books by creating a series of artful journals. Sometimes I use my art to create the journal’s cover and sometimes I use my art to fill the pages inside. Oftentimes, I simply start with pretty printed paper or a plain cardboard cover, and use colorful string in beautiful patterns to make the book a piece of art that stands on its own. One of the best aspects