As a child I loved Legos. If you read my regular blog you probably already know this about me. I've always loved constructing things. In fact, I think my strength is in looking at something 2-D then creating it 3-D. Now drawing something to look 3-D? Not so much. This why I lean on my "whimsical" crutch and create work that is silly, fun, and magical. Yep. I said it. I think my work is magical. And right now it has a ton to do with the bricks above. They are bringing out something very new and exciting in my work. I said over on my studio blog that I've used up all my encaustic canvases (20) and was going to get out the acrylics. Well, instead I just bought more canvases. And I have 49 of the weekly canvases to go (OK, yes I could use some of those because I could buy more but I have this freaky idea that I need to leave those be and use them one a week like the plan. Perhaps I am a rule follower? Perhaps I need to work on that.). So I am thinking this medium is going to stick around a spell longer. And keep working on the magic.
Hi Jenni - I know a magician never reveals her secret but could you explain or show us a little bit more about the encaustic process? I love your final results and I'm curious to know more about how to work with that particular process. I'm a designer by trade and a closet fine artist. It's been a long time since a hands-on process felt enticing enough to make me want to get my hands dirty. :) Thank you for sparking my interest!!
ReplyDeleteI love it all! These paintings have been so beautiful! The textures and mixtures of color are AMAZING!! Would you ever do an e-course on this??
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