“Chicks Rule”, Original Mixed Media/Encaustic Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

"Chicks Rule"

This is a little encaustic piece that I just finished.  It has lots of layers and subtle colors.  The "nest" just appeared...I really didn't plan that at all, but I love those kinds of surprises.  Of course when the nest appeared, I had to add a bird.  I also added part of an old deed dating back to the early 1900's.  You can see part of it by her left arm and shoulder.

Here you can get a little bit of a closer view.  The flowers were made of plaster.  I also used some stamps to embellish the piece.  Some of the stamping is more visible and some not so much.

I am in love with the process of using wax (encaustic).  You can put so many rich layers and symbolism in a piece.  And above all, it's kind of a mystery as to what you will end up with!

This little piece is reserved for an online auction that will be happening in May.  I welcome your comments and would love to hear from you!

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Encaustic Art Painting, "Grow", by International Mixed Media Artist Donna L. Martin

This is the second Encaustic painting that I've done.  I used bright, happy colors of blues, pinks, reds, and greens. I embedded words from a vintage book that I found at an Antique store. It reads, "When she awoke she knew that she need not be afraid of growing up." The painting is done on birchboard. It turned out to be a happy little painting!

Encaustic paintings are really very easy to take care of and very durable. It should be handled relatively carefully to avoid scratching the surface and should not be placed behind glass. It can withstand temperatures up to 150 degrees, but should never be left in a hot car or outdoors in the sun. Encaustic paintings also cannot withstand freezing temperatures. If you are displaying encaustic in a window with direct sunlight or near a heat source, just be sure and test it out to make sure the surface of the painting does not soften. Encaustic paintings can also be buffed on the surface with a soft cloth to restore the sheen to the wax. With all this being said, Encaustic paintings are incredibly durable and archival. Excavation of ancient encaustic paintings have shown no signs of mold, cracking, flaking, or fading. Unlike other mediums, encaustic paintings are resistant to moisture, acid, and mold.

This painting measures 6X8 and is available for purchase.
$60/free shipping in the United States.

Contact Donna at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com to purchase.

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Contemporary Encaustic Painting, "Open the Door", by Colorado Artist Dianna Fritzler

Original Encaustic Painting

by Dianna Fritzler

"Open the Door"

36" x 36" x 2"

$3,200

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at dfritzler@ymail.com. Thanks!

Contemporary Encaustic Painting, " A Whisper", by Colorado artist Dianna Fritzler

Original Encaustic Painting

by Dianna Fritzler

"A Whisper"

8" x 8"

$110

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at dfritzler@ymail.com. Thanks!

Contemporary Encaustic Painting, " Life Patterns", by Colorado Artist Dianna Fritzler

Original Encaustic Painting

by Dianna Fritzler

"Life Patterns"

8" x 8"

$110

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at dfritzler@ymail.com. Thanks!

Contemporary Encaustic Painting, "Crossing Paths," by Colorado Artist Dianna Fritzler

Original Encaustic Painting
by Dianna Fritzler
"Crossing Paths"
8" x 8" x 1.5"
$110

I love the process of creating encaustics. Because there are so many variables, like air temperature, the flow of air created by my torch, etc. - I have to "let go" and allow the painting to create itself. Happy mistakes lead me in directions I would not have otherwise taken and the finished painting is what it should be. (Often times not what I had intended!)

If you are interested in purchasing this painting, please contact me at dfritzler@ymail.com
Thanks!