This is the most detailed encaustic that I've done so far. It's not like I've done very many - I think I've painted 5 or 6 but I want to continue learning this fun medium. The sky was especially fun to do on this painting and I think clouds are especially interesting in this medium because the wax gives a sense of movement.
The balloon and wine festival was happening while we were there too and I took a lot of pictures of the hot air balloons so I might try to paint a picture of them in encaustic. That should be fun.
This is absolutely beautiful, Nancy. I love this technique with encaustic painting and would love to see it in person ! The hot air balloons would make an incredible subject!
ReplyDeleteThank you Hilda. They do look a lot better in person because you can see the texture and sheen of the wax.
DeleteThis is very pretty, Nancy! You have taken to encaustic like a duck to water! Have you visited Robin Samiljan's blog? She does strictly encaustic work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry. Yes, I check out Robin's work regularly. I have a friend here that has done encaustics for years and she has drawn me into the medium. My favorite encaustic artist (also an amazing watercolorist) is Karen Frey. Her encaustics are super realistic. In fact, her encaustics look as detailed and subtle as her watercolors.
DeleteThis is fantastic, Nancy. I agree with CrimsonLeaves - you're a natural at this!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying catching up on some of your work. For some reason I haven't visited in a long time. Beautiful, beautiful work!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joan.
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