Encaustics:
I love this medium. Basically, the encaustic medium is beeswax and resin; which is heated and applied to a wood panel. You can layer drawings, and photos or even create an oil painting and apply encaustic over the painting. Recently I have been experimenting with glitter and mica. Currently, I have been painting my figures on vellum in oil and then layer them into the encaustic medium. Although I don't have any new completed encaustic paintings to show you all, I do have an image of an oil painting on vellum. The title is " The Bee Fairy":
(Oh, I should mention I only sell encaustics in person. They are not on my Etsy Shop.) Here is an encaustic I finished earlier this year. Titled, " Fall Flight Path":
Watercolors: Currently on the back burner. Once I finish up with encaustic paintings I will return to watercolors. I do have several drawings waiting for paint.
Art Festivals: I did apply to New Orleans Art Market; however, an email was sent to me that they are hiring a new market manager and asked for my patience. So who knows when this will happen? Otherwise, I am committed to "Art in the Park" in October on Metairie Rd. & "Citrus Art Market"
Children's Storybook: So a few years ago I wrote and illustrated a children's book; however, after laying out the design of the book............I realized I didn't correctly illustrate the book.............big bummer. I didn't have the correct number of pages, and I put the main character on a page where it would have been cut off in the center. (bummer) So I began again. Although, a lightbulb did go off in my mind. I don't have to have my illustrations for the book............so I started submitting the book to publishers this year. In the meantime and for fun, I created a power point video with the beginning illustrations. I figured as I create new pages to the book I will add to the video until all the pages are complete. Check it out:
I am very grateful to everyone who has purchased, and admires my artwork. I love to paint and it is touching when someone connects to your artwork.
Keep creating..........persistence pays off.
My best,
Christin
