And oh, did I mention I only used Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Black & White? Just like the Egyptian Fayum portraits from the 1st century BC. Crazy, huh?
Encausticamp waxes on today when I am in class with Michelle Belto.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Wax Portrait
If someone had told me I could paint an encaustic portrait I would have told them they were delusional. Yet here it is.....from my class with Judy Wise.
Is it great? No, not really. But I am still proud and so anxious to try another one.
And oh, did I mention I only used Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Black & White? Just like the Egyptian Fayum portraits from the 1st century BC. Crazy, huh?
Encausticamp waxes on today when I am in class with Michelle Belto.
And oh, did I mention I only used Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Black & White? Just like the Egyptian Fayum portraits from the 1st century BC. Crazy, huh?
Encausticamp waxes on today when I am in class with Michelle Belto.
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You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteCool! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!
ReplyDeleteIt is something to be proud of Mary Beth! The colour combo is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethe colors are great but even better are the eyes! you got them -- mysterious! keep on!
ReplyDeleteyou are so brave. i don't do faces. in any way shape or form. just ask misty :)
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Way to go! Love how you jump in and tackle new things. Looks good on you!
ReplyDeleteJust stopped by to comment on your piece that's featured in Seth Apter's blog today...it is wonderful! Congrats on being featured!!!
ReplyDeleteVery very cool. I found you through Seth's Style File- and really enjoyed seeing your work there so came here for more-and so happy I did. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way, but found the whole process delightful! What a fun day.
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