Hello and Happy Wednesday!
Last week we created encaustic monotypes on the heated anodized aluminum surface. This week we are painting on the paper directly on the heated surface ! There are so many opportunities to explore with this method of painting ! I am using a sturdy rice paper that takes the heat and catalyst wedge tool quite nicely. 

​​Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links .

I am listing several options you can choose from when looking for an anodized aluminum surface. A small plate from Enkaustikos that can be placed directly onto the heated surface is a great economical way to get started printing . The larges printing surface is the Paula Roland hot box which you can find here : ​https://www.ventafume.com/roland-hotbox-for-encaustic/

Want to dive into more Exciting printmaking and encaustic and paper techniques ? ​"Encausticology Paper Journey " is packed full of exciting technique building projects AND handmade journals to  house your works ! You can check out all of the details HERE
​All workshops are self paced with no time limits or expiration dates so that you can watch and refer back to all of the course content for as long as you like !

I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari

Hello and Happy Wednesday! It has been a really typical late Spring thunder stormy few days here . Perfect time to continue the encaustic printing series on Wax on Wednesdays ! This week using some natural botanicals from the garden to create some one of a kind encaustic monotype prints on the heated palette. 

Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links .

I am listing several options you can choose from when looking for an anodized aluminum surface. A small plate from Enkaustikos that can be placed directly onto the heated surface is a great economical way to get started printing . The larges printing surface is the Paula Roland hot box which you can find here : ​https://www.ventafume.com/roland-hotbox-for-encaustic/

Want to dive into more printmaking and encaustic and paper techniques ? "Encausticology Paper Journey " is packed full of exciting technique building projects ! You can check out all of the details HERE
​All workshops are self paced with no time limits or expiration dates so that you can watch and refer back to all of the course content for as long as you like !

I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari

Hello and happy Wax on Wednesdays !
This week we will begin a new printmaking month on Wax on Wednesdays ! Encaustic mono printing is a wonderfully magical process . Best results are achieved on an anodized aluminum surface. There are several options for this . This week I am using a Paula Roland hot box : http://www.ventafume.com/roland-hotbox-for-encaustic/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhr2FBhDbARIsACjwLo11EWaz6svKwVnLazPuc8GR8YPggL_FOdkHvKvtgWjYRZS5rrVNe2MaAvglEALw_wcB 
These are great for large print making . You can also get 2 or 4  hot boxes together and purchase one single large plate for them enabling some very large work to be created. These boxes will not serve as heating units for your large tins of encaustic paint. 
Next you can also use an R and F hot plate. These are pricey as well but serve a dual purpose as you can use them for both a heating unit for regular encaustic painting and also turn it down for printmaking . 
Finally Enkaustikos anodized aluminum plates can be fantastic economical choice as they can be placed right on your pancake griddle if that is what you use for heating your encaustic paint. They come in a large variety of sizes . 

Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links .

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Want to dive into more printmaking and encaustic and paper techniques ? "Encausticology Paper Journey " is packed full of exciting technique building projects ! You can check out all of the details HERE
​All workshops are self paced with no time limits or expiration dates so that you can watch and refer back to all of the course content for as long as you like !

I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari

Its almost time ! "Cyanotypes the Magic of Alternative Photography Workshop" Spring session begins on May 24!
If you didn't get in to the winter session , the Spring session has a few more slots open. Registration for this workshop will close on May 22. You can check out all of the details for the workshop HERE

This week on Wax on Wednesdays , taking you through the developing process of wet cyanotypes. 
Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links .

I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari

Hello and Happy Wednesday!
This week some super fun ways to enhance your cyanotype prints ! 

Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links . ​​

I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari

This is it!
Come join us for the Spring session of "Cyanotypes the Magic of Alternative Photography" online Workshop! If you did not get in on the first go around of this fun and exciting workshop you can register now for the Spring session beginning on May 24th.
There is an early bird registration sale price for this month only! Spaces are limited for this popular workshop .  Click the photo above to see all of the details for the this fun camera less photography workshop printing with natural botanicals. 
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Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari

Hello, and happy Earth Day ! 
I have been finally able to photograph and print cyanotypes outdoors the last few weeks AND use my own blooms and foliage from the garden. It is an exciting feeling to see everything renewed again. Even though we did get 3 inches of snow yesterday, I know Spring will return very quickly now. 

I have been busily creating these sample paper pack  kits for Earth Day weekend to go along as a bonus for  the Spring session of "Cyanotypes the Magic of Alternative Photography " online workshop which begins on May 24 ! There is also a 25%off sale through May 8 only. To celebrate Earth Day, you can get both the paper kit , and the 25% off of the workshop until the kits are sold out. The kits are available with free shipping to you within the US . 

And guess what ? Each kit contains an original signed cyanotype print! Plus  (4) 4x6" sheets of hot press student grade paper perfect for experimenting with new techniques, (4) 4x6" sheets of Fabriano Artistico hot press , my favorite watercolor paper for cyanotypes, (1) 4x5" sheet each of my favorite fine art photo papers made specifically for alternative photography printing. These include papers like Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag, Bergger Cot 320, Bergger Cot 160, and Reeves Platinum . 

The kits are available now through this weekend only until they are sold out. When these are all gone I will post it on the workshop listing . You can catch all of the details for joining me for this super fun workshop HERE

If you have any questions feel free to email me any time :)
Happy Earth Day and Happy creating !
xo
​Shari 

Happy Wax on Wednesdays ! 
This week adding some pops of gold  with both faux gold leaf and gold R and F paint stick. The faux  gold leaf originally came from the craft store (Michaels I think) . Both golds were a little brassy for what I was going for in this collage. The wet on wet layer in this case helped to tone down the brassiness of the gold . 

Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links . ​​

​This is it!
Come join  us for the Spring session of "Cyanotypes the Magic of Alternative Photography" online Workshop! If you did not get in on the first go around of this fun and exciting workshop you can register now for the Spring session beginning on May 24th.
There is an early bird registration sale price for this month only! Spaces are limited for this popular workshop .  Click the photo above to see all of the details for the this fun camera less photography workshop printing with natural botanicals. 

I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari
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Hello and Happy Wednesday!
I feel like I have a new groove with all of the Spring in the air ! This Spring I am going beyond my usual flower beds and creating a large cutting garden. Dear Hubby may, or may not be aware of just how large I am envisioning this plan;) My huge love of floral photography is driving all my desires for this, and I have convinced my self that I will save money in the end growing my own ? That's what I keep telling myself as my garden plans expand anyway . I love visiting local flower farms though, and there are quite a few in our area.  It was especially a joy last summer when some of them were able to open to the public as it is an outdoor experience . That, and the beautiful parks ended up being some of the few places one could go. No complaints there though as both are a beautiful experience. What's in your garden this  Spring?

This week adding Cold Wax Medium and some collage to a cyanotype print ! 
Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links . ​​
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​This is it!
Join us for the Spring session of "Cyanotypes the Magic of Alternative Photography" online Workshop! If you did not get in on the first go around of this fun and exciting workshop you can register now for the Spring session beginning on May 24th.
There is an Early Bird Registration Sale  going on this month ! This is a popular workshop and spots are limited. Click the photo above to see all of the details for the this fun camera less photography workshop printing with natural botanicals. 

I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari

Hello and Happy Spring ! There are signs of the earth's renewal everywhere. Some are subtle and quiet and others bursting through with color and life. The weather here still tends to be touch and go. The sun will tease with a 60 degree day and then hide away bringing snow flurries today. It is a perfect day to get a start on all of the Spring blooms I have been photographing over the last week !

Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links . ​​
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​Join us in the Spring session of "Cyanotypes the Magic of Alternative Photography Workshop! If you did not get in on the first go around of this fun and exciting workshop you can register now for the Spring session beginning on May 24th.
There is an Early Bird Registration Sale  going on this month ! This is a popular workshop and spots are limited. Click the photo above to see all of the details for the this fun camera less photography workshop printing with natural botanicals. 

I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's photo encaustic painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari

Happy Wax on Wednesdays! This week adding those final layers to the abstract landscape studies on oil paper. 

Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links . ​​
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​Want to dive in to an exciting cold wax painting journey ? "Cold Wax Journal Journey" is a full forever access online workshop with tons of projects to get you started on an exciting journey in cold wax painting. There are lots of fun projects approaching several styles and lots of building techniques for cold wax painting. 

If you have taken workshops from me in the past you will know that I LOVE to create handmade journals to house works created on paper ! In this workshop we will create a beautiful cold wax journal to house all of the techniques and projects we have worked on in the course .
Click HERE to see all of the details for this journey into cold wax painting . 

 I created the community over on Patreon in April of last year in order to bring small workshop content, and bonus content for artists each and every week at a very low price compared to a full workshop. There are a variety of levels to choose from and you can move up and down on those levels within the community. I loved the fact that ALL content from the beginning of the channel would be available to subscribers. This means that currently there are over 50 Wax on Wednesdays with step by step process commentary + a bonus photo encaustic series on the channel to watch for just 4.99. It is also largely due to the Patron subscribers on channel  that I am able to continue to be able to bring you  Wax on Wednesdays each week and I am very grateful for that community . I am also there to quickly answer questions that you may have about each week's project. There are other levels to choose from that receive even more creating content each month. You can check out the details for the Patreon channel HERE and I would love to have you join me over on the channel. 
Hope you enjoy this week's cold wax painting project !
xo and happy creating :)
​Shari ​