Hop, Hop, Hop.......what happens when you start out using stamps and then get distracted, when you use stencils and it doesn't even look like it? Welcome to my world......geez.....
I had every intention of using stamps. In fact, I started out my piece using several of Kae Pea's stamps.....this one
But alas, in a stupidly distracted studio moment I forgot to photograph the piece because I have encaustic of the brain and slap wax over everything I touch these days. If anyone can understand being distracted I know without a doubt it is Kristen, aka Kae Pea, as she and I share this ailment, good grief.......so anyway, I apologize and hope you will pick up with me here, a few layers later, when I finally grabbed my camera.
 |
| Several layers of over-fused encaustic wax on top of rubber stamped wood substrate. |
 |
| I used Kristen's stencil Simple Geo Circles which I LOVE using to create circles. This photo shows them before fusing. |
 |
| Here, I have placed the stencil on top of the piece and put a larger circle pattern over the one I previously created. I then used it as a guide to add some encaustic paint around the edge. |
|
 |
| Overfusing the paint blurs the edges and all evidence of a stencil is removed. |
 |
| Final piece. The linear work was done with Golden High Flow Acrylic. |
|
 |
| Close up. |
Distracted, aren't we all....love the piece and your smooth wax take om it all. xox
ReplyDeleteSo embarrassing at times though ;)
DeleteDistractions can be good! Your piece turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with the circle stencil & Golden fluid paint. Circles are my favorite. No beginning & no end.,
ReplyDeleteThis looks like great fun! Encaustic, too? I've been interested, but standing on the sidelines of encaustic. Hmmm . . .
ReplyDeleteI know what encaustic is, but I never heard of encaustic paint. Is it something you mix on your own using acrylics or pigments?
ReplyDeleteI luv the fused and blurry edges.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Mary Beth, encaustic is on my 'must try list' and now I'm even more excited to get going with it! This is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteOh that encaustic! It is like you are in a dream looking at it. We need to spend some quality time showing me how to do this :)
ReplyDeleteSo much yummy texture!
ReplyDeleteAwesome tut! TFS!
ReplyDeleteYowza! Wax, color, stencils, stamps, texture.. Geeze Louize, MB, beautious.
ReplyDeleteA true masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors and texture as always ~ and I am a circle lover …so naturally I love this!!
ReplyDeleteLove the circles and the use of encaustic. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love circles too!!
ReplyDeleteThe high flow is such an exclamation point.
ReplyDeleteMB, this piece is beautiful as would be expected with your talents!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love both stamps and stencils!
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing ♥♥♥♥♥ I haven't' tried any encaustics yet but it is on my to do list .
ReplyDeleteWOW! Stunning! Your spirit shines through in all you do!! The circle stencil looks so cool, you could frame it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Beth. I love how you used the stencils for your piece. Kae's stencils are amazing and especially her new ones. Would love to win a set! Thanks!
ReplyDeletep.s. cannot wait to meet you at the Queen's Ink in Maryland in March. Happy New Year.
I really enjoyed seeing this piece develop. The black trailing certainly was the 'piece de resistance'.
ReplyDeleteAmazing stencils! Love the free flowing feel,
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous MB. I haven't played with my stencils and encaustic. Yet. That is something I'm looking forward to doing very soon! Time to set up the wax studio!
ReplyDeleteMB, live it! Wonderful composition as I would expect from you
ReplyDeleteHow cool!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI understand "encaustic on the brain"!! Looking forward to trying these techniques:)
ReplyDeleteLove it. So free-form and colorful. Can't wait to try this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great technique.
ReplyDeleteInteresting process.
ReplyDeleteAs-always, MaryBeth, a very cool piece! Love how you created this- the encaustics really made it! ")
ReplyDeleteI am not familiar with encaustic, so this was interesting to see. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteShawna
Jsbarts.blogspot.com
oh, I love this post and the project!!! I am a complete disaster with encaustics, have mucho respect and admiration for this who conquer and create beauty with it so seamlessly!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI love what black does to everything!
ReplyDeleteMary Beth, your painting is so absolutely GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the layers!
WoWza! Love it! Happy New Year MaryBeth!
ReplyDeleteLove encaustics. Love the new Goldens. Love your drizzling. Love my stamp plate..........it's so naked and fresh!!!!!! I love fresh rubber.
ReplyDeleteHI Mary Beth: Lovely piece, but I am confused. Everything I have read said you shouldn't use acrylics on top of wax because it won't adhere. Have you found that it sticks well enough to be archival?
ReplyDeleteI love the layers and textures you created!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog hop - I'm learning so many new techniques. I think you're the last straw and now I must get some high flow acrylics. I love your work and thanks for showing how you do it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blend of different mediums. I wish I could feel the texture!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely...I've no encaustic experience, so I really don't get the process; but the product sings!
ReplyDeletepurdy neat I love circles
ReplyDeleteArtistPoet dot Girl @gmail dot com
Like the techniques you have used....beautiful results!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking! Love the use of the dots.
ReplyDeleteCircles are my new go to...love them!
ReplyDeleteYour art inspires me, we are out there, just drooling over the things you do.....LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I have not tried en caustic yet but this makes me think I would love the process and the end product.
ReplyDeleteI *will not* try encaustic, she repeat endlessly to herself...
ReplyDeleteLove the effect, and really interested in how you use your stencils but hide the stencil effect. Cool!
wow, I love how you took a "paper" art tool, and went in a very different direction!
ReplyDeleteWow, really cool. I have been wanting to try some of the high-flow acrylics and I love the circles stencil. Good idea. thanks
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and wonderful texture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool piece! You are SO creative!
ReplyDelete....Raine
Wax on the brain great! The work took on a life of its own. catkitt@aol.com
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm probably the only one on the site that doesn't know what encaustic wax (?) but woah, what a beautiful piece this turned out to be! I love the dimensions and the colors used. The single use of the Golden High Flow acrylic (linear work) just finished off the piece of a beautiful way. I'm going to have to check into this... Thank you so much for sharing with us, Mary Beth.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd love to see a vid of you doing this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea with the wax!
very cool. thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteI love all texture that you use! is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, I love encaustic. The black line is amazing. Very, very nice.
ReplyDeleteOhh my geezo pete!!! My interest in encaustic art has been at a peak lately...can I pleeeze see more?? The blurred edges of the encaustic medium with the sharpness of the high flow acrylics! Let me say EYE CANDY!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is yum!
ReplyDeleteI am unfamiliar with several of the items and techniques you mentioned, but the results are wonderful!!!
ReplyDelete<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
I love all the texture!
ReplyDeleteYou've just convinced me to invest in some high flow acrylics! Love the effect.
ReplyDeleteYeah, some of us creative are easily.....................xoxox..........distracted....!
ReplyDeleteLove the high flow acrylics. I bought just one color, but haven't tried it yet! Looks great in your piece.
ReplyDeleteOh the movement and the colour, it looks gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI've been dreaming encaustic too! Thanks for the hop == :-)
ReplyDeletetextilerecycler (at) yahoo (dot) com
I've taken a couple of encaustic wax classes and this is a new technique for me, it's wonderful. Thank you for sharing, I can't wait to give this a try. :)
ReplyDeleteSar Tann on FB
I don't have any experience with using high flow acrylics or encaustics but I love the effects. Some day I hope to try them. Your piece is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely and graceful art! I love your style!
ReplyDeleteOf course we forgive you. Mary Beth love all round
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous creation! You are so very talented!
ReplyDeleteI really like your style
ReplyDeleteThat's how art flows...just go with it. I haven't tried encaustic but looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I'll have to research more on the encaustic technique. I love the idea of layering and getting different results each time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat project. I've never worked with encaustics but I love stencils!
ReplyDeleteYep, 'distractions'.. me too, all the time - lol. I'm new to trying stencil techniques, and see some clever ideas used here. tfs
ReplyDeleteso creative.
ReplyDeletestamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
This lokks like a lot of fun! I haven't tried this yet, I am inspired.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love, love, love this....amazing. and the stencils and stamps from kae pea are awesomeness. thank you for the chance to win. xox
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI am so inspired by all your lovely art! The wood burning is awesome and something I would never think to use a stencil for! I guess I need to think outside the box more! Lol
ReplyDeletei just found your blog and I feel really inspired! Love learning how to create awesome effects with the stencil layering.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog...very inspiring what you do with these stencils!
ReplyDelete