Thursday, August 16, 2012

Summertime Fun: Outdoor Encaustic Studio

Summer can be a long time time coming in the Pacific Northwest, but when it finally arrives, it's nothing short of magical. Last week was especially lovely, so I decided to move my encaustic "studio" outdoors. I hadn't had the time to work on my encaustics in awhile and it felt so great. (If you haven't done encaustics before, you can see that the "palette" is actually a griddle.)
I had started this piece earlier in the year and wasn't happy with it at the time, so I decided to work on it more. I collaged some hand-printed tissue paper toward the top and then added some branch-like lines. I'm calling it "Dancing Under the Moons."
And here are two more pieces I did that also incorporate some hand-printed tissue paper. Tissue paper is a great collage element in encaustic because of its light weight and transparency.
All in all, a productive day! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm linking this post to Paint Party Friday. Check out all of the wonderful artists who participate and join the fun!
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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I really like all three but have to say the bottom one is my favorite. It is beautiful. How lucky are you to get to do something you love. Outside. On a beautiful day! Sara

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  2. NatashaAugust 16, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    So inspiring. I love the colours and shapes in the bottom one as well. :) Love seeing your set up.

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  3. Alicia CAugust 17, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    tissue paper looks so great and the colours are wonderful.

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  4. Anne MandaAugust 17, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Beautiful pieces, the encaustics have a very special feel to them; translucent and soft.

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  5. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfAugust 17, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    Those layers are all so yummy! :)

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  6. FayeAugust 17, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Very productive day! I love Dancing under the Moons. The colors are fabulous.

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  7. carol l mckennaAugust 17, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Dancing under the Moon is wonderfully creative ~ love the encaustic work ~ ( A Creative Harbor)

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  8. NettyAugust 17, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Loving the wonderful layers, fab work. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  9. minnemieAugust 17, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Ahh they are all so beautiful... so many layers, so much to ponder with my eyes... I go back and forth between the first and third a favorites... can't choose.

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  10. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    These are so beautiful! Love all the layers and so glad you shared your workspace!

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  11. ChristineAugust 17, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    lovely work with your encaustics!

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  12. Ayala ArtAugust 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    This is so amazing! Now I'm itching to work with wax! Beautiful work

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  13. NicolaAugust 17, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Wow I've never worked with wax before it looks like such a fun process!!! Great pics and I really love the last piece! :0)

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  14. Mary C. NasserAugust 17, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    How wonderful to have your encaustics outside!
    These painting are beautiful...especially love the two that incorporate the tissue paper and blues!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  15. MarjiAugust 17, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Oh.. LOVE the encaustics!! Your palette is much cleaner than mine :) I've thought of moving outside - especially with all the wonderfully nice weather we are having in Seattle. Gorgeous!! Happy PPF

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  16. Lynn CohenAugust 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Such a fun process and nice you can do it on your deck. Lovely outcomes all. HPPF.

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  17. GlorV1August 17, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Great job. Beautiful paintings. Thanks.

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  18. GigglesAugust 18, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Debbie I am such a fan of your work!! So unique and beautiful!! I see it hanging in very high end homes!! I could study if for hours looking for the mystery between the lines!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  19. Carolyn DubeAugust 18, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Amazing! I love seeing encaustic art! Happy PPF!

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  20. dentheAugust 18, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Great work Debbie! Encaustic is a mystery to me, I wouldn't have a clue how to do it. Looks interesting though!

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  21. carlareyAugust 18, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Something about painting outside just gives everything a new sens of freedom, doesn't it? Although around here the painting would be full of bugs.

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  22. CarolAugust 18, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I love doing art outdoors! I love working with tissue paper too. I really must try out Encaustic ...yours are beautiful!

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  23. bohemiannie! artAugust 18, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    OH my goodness...wow. I really love your art! I've played with wax a couple times and keep saying I'll do more...and now you've inspired me again!

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  24. Elisa ChoiAugust 18, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    What a lovely work! The textures and colors all exploding creating these yummy goodness! Great work Debbie and enjoy!

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  25. Paula - Buenos AiresAugust 19, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    What a lovely place to work in! Beautiful work.

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  26. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    oh you have inspired all of us!!! every piece is amazing...wonderful work and I am so inspired to try some encaustic work!!!!

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  27. Catherine DentonAugust 20, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    These are so gorgeous! I've never done this, but your paintings make me want to.

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  28. JKWAugust 21, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Thank you for sharing your workspace and your beautiful paintings. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  29. JulieAugust 22, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I love these pieces, very magical and great style. And your outdoor studio is wonderful!

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  30. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Lovely. Now I remember I have seen work using wax.

    ps. Sorry I took so long. Re you comment on my painting at the cafe: Yes, people sometimes come up to have a look, and we end up chatting. All go fun.

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  31. bohemiannie! artAugust 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    I didn't realize that you were the same Debbie whose work I love so much on Flickr!

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  32. lmpSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Very inspiring. I bought all the stuff to work in encaustics last winter. Maybe this will inspire me to actually get them out and do it.

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