Wax trapping art

After the success I found with trapping flowers in teabags and wax, I have been looking further into other materials and processes that will allow me to achieve similar results. A new method of tra…

Trapping is a technique that I have recently become increasingly interested in within my art practice in textiles. More specifically the way in which an item can be suspended in time, preventing it…

Disclaimer: I've just started to play with cold wax as an art medium in collage... I've never used it before. These are my very first attempts with cold wax... I'm just learning and thought you might like to join me. I found this can of Gamblin cold wax in my studio the other day, not really sure why I bought it in the first place. I think I was interested in encaustic art and this was a good jumping off spot...so I gave it a try this week. I didn't find much information online regarding…

How to transfer your drawing to your painting surface

I’m going to show you how to make a fun resist background using wax paper and spray inks. This technique does require a little bit extra set up, however. Ironing is involved so you might need a board or whatever you use to iron on.

When mixing this water-based cold wax into your acrylics, you can get almost the same effects and use the same cold wax techniques as with the cold wax and oils when layering and creating texture

New online class on painting with water-based cold wax (powerwax) and acrylics to create beautiful textured paintings using different cold wax techniques that also are used in cold wax and oils

Wax resists are a great way to end the quarter! Each student created an abstract or realistic drawing, colored a thick waxy layer with crayon, crumpled it and painted it with india ink. Art Lesson …

What comes to mind when you think of January? For several of my friends, January has become a month of play and experimentation in the studio. They've given themselves permission to wonder what if and then to pursue the thought wherever it leads. For me, January is a time of refocusing. Time to take stock and decide what to keep, what to purge or repurpose, what to listen to. The tea bags are fairly singing these days. It is also a time to simplify. My new waiting = stitching series embodies…

Waxing Watercolors

Kirsty Whitehead - Book 3 'London Phone Box' Theme: British Heritage Inspiration: Jennifer Collier Technique: Tea Bag Fabric Template, Image Trapping, Waxing, Stitching, Button Detail.

Art to Basic. Handmade Ecofriendly Watercolors & Gouache on Instagram: "A while back, one of our incredibly talented artist friends, Kerry, shared a video of her using our Alchemy Stones with a tool typically used for encaustic wax. I never got around to posting it, but I think it’s finally time for you to see just how versatile the Alchemy Wax Stones can be. Maybe you’ll want to experiment with them in your own mixed media creations! Huge thanks to @engelbelle for being so patient…

My friend Barb (from Green Wellies) sent me a fascinating link to Jennifer Collier's website. Her work is unique and I am in love! Please enjoy these pictures from her gallery and then click on the link to see more!...

Wax trap dress

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Norah Levine is a pet photographer, dog photographer, children photographer and fine artist based in Austin, Texas. Appointments also available in Santa Fe, New Mexico.