Tag Archive | "Encaustic Wax"
Ode to London Graffiti
A couple of years ago, during one of my trips to London, I snapped some photos of a graffiti filled haven for skateboarders… Here’s another shot… While scraping down the layers of an encaustic painting last week, I realized that my piece had suddenly morphed into a graffiti wall! I carved letters into the layers [...]
Continue reading...Abstract Encaustics
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thought I’d share a couple of abstract encaustic paintings that I recently made. I tend to create with a lot of structure in my cardmaking & polymer clay work, so it’s been interesting to try my hand at abstract art. I started off with this small painting (5″x7″) using cream, teal, & orange hues with [...]
Continue reading...A day of encaustic painting…
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Last weekend, I spent a day at The Encaustic Center painting four pieces including this one. Wax is so different than any other medium and I love the different textures & layering you get with it. This painting is called Tree of Life. If you’re interested in learning more about encaustic, the encaustic center is [...]
Continue reading...Live inspired.
Friday, July 31, 2009
I created this piece on a cradled 6″ x 12″ wood panel for an upcoming encaustic wax show. It is inspired by the word of Kelly Rae Roberts and is a mixture of collaged paper, charcoal, oil sticks, pigment pens, mica powders, silver leaf, & beeswax. The rustic heart shape is made from vines. Background [...]
Continue reading...In Dallas this Saturday night?
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Come check out the Meltdown show at the Art Hotel Gallery downtown. It features a number of local Encaustic Wax artists and is my gallery debut! The show’s opening reception is from 7-9 p.m. Details are below (click for larger image). Hope to see you there!
Continue reading...Encaustic Painting
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
I am in love with encaustic painting right now. Encaustic is a mixture of beeswax & damar resin and gives the most wonderful texture & translucence to your work. I recently attended an encaustic workshop and finished the below piece for an upcoming gallery show called Meltdown. It is a mixture of oil paint, transfers, [...]
Continue reading...Encaustic Wax Journal
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
If you haven’t figured it out by now…I’m not someone who sticks to just one method of artistic expression. I love to learn new techniques & end up dabbling in them all. So far, that includes stamping, papercrafting, polymer clay, sewing, metal embossing, silversmithing, painting, writing/performing music, graphic design, and the latest….encaustic wax. I recently [...]
Continue reading...About Me
Hi! My name is Laura Griffin and I’m a Sr. Finance Mgr by day and a designer by night. This blog is dedicated to sharing all things creative with you... from papercrafting to polymer clay, painting, music recordings, and more!
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