8/17/05

Waifs and Strays Encaustic


This is my first attempt at encaustic painting and it's still a work in progress. I started with a photo we took in an Ottawa County park. This old DeSoto was rusting away in the woods and it fascinated us. I manipulated the color and printed it out on artist's canvas as a base. Then I began applying the beeswax medium to bring out the detail. Finally, I've added a sheet of mica, some vintage ephemera, stamps and acrylic paint.

4 comments:

  1. Awesome work! I love the way you manipulated the colors - they really pop!

    A fellow Circus freak :)

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  2. This looks fantastic. I really want to see it in person - and touch it!!

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  3. This is so cool! I love it!! Aimee Bishop

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  4. Anonymous9/13/2005

    hey mom! this is one of my favs so i thought i would leave a message here!
    heehee,
    smile always,
    Cady.

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