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"All you need is love." ~The Beatles
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Behind-the-Scenes, Creating Encaustic Art
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Ever wondered...
What is it like to paint with molten beeswax? It is so good, it's enchanting! The scents are fragrant, the studio, is warm, and here's how it is done:
1) Melt the high quality beeswax to 200°F.
2) Add natural dammar sap resin for gloss & stability.
3) Use pigment stick and oils to add color over the image being layered.
4) Fuse each brushstroke and layer with fire (blowtorch).
5) Scrape and fire where needed, up to 20 thin layers, working horizontally and vertically.
Here is a brand-new video on how this was done creating 84" corporate art for Kent Law Group in Logan, Utah. It is, as they say, 'a labor of love.'
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The studio is nestled into the forest, on a canal in the sun - pretty dreamy. There are sounds of wildlife, birds, and waves lolling in. Windows are often open, kids are playing outside, dog is snoring, and it all warms my soul to a level I could only dream of. This work is lovely, and meaningful - the kids are seeing mama works "hard" at everything we do and collectors remain happy! There is the rare moment where I will grab the paddleboard and head out!
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One of a Kindness...
The studio raised thousands from donating two paintings this year to Seattle Humane's Tuxes Auction and our family has agreed to foster kittens for Humane Society! Been fun, makes for a busy, full, family household!
Have done some informal painting lessons with teens. They are fun to work alongside, and I enjoy seeing them spark a passion. May even look into a 2-day adults' studio retreat sometime in 2017, focusing on creativity, health and interiors. Making any creative difference in someone's life is a gift.
More small memorial blocks are on the tables, using a mother's ashes. Doing lots of smaller works for gifts to teachers and students, or the occasional person who likes to grab small, affordable art. Everyone should be able to collect art.
I'm hard at work creating a new abstract, landscape collection for Hunt&Gather Portland; great art partners. We are also debuting a unique mural-esque, headboard or panel series (inspiration photo). The pieces are soothing, serene, and transport your spirit to a good place. Ongoing work with designers .
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Let's keep it messy and fun this summer
I'm trying to travel lighter, in spirit, in things, and in life. To that end, here are some fun studio and beach pics to help you travel lighter, too! Enjoy your summer, swim in a lake, sit by a bonfire, and eat some fresh berries from the vine. It sweetens the moment and flavors the memories.
Be sure to say hello on social media - loving instagram! We also have a FB page and a refreshed website: www.theresastirling.com Studio art giveaways happen seasonally - if you drop us a note and mention a website image you love - we will gladly enter your name for the summer drawing!
Look for us in Mountain Living Magazine and reach out to say hello if you have any size art project in mind!
Thank you for your continued referrals!
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Enjoy your summer,
With gratitude, theresa
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