Happy Wax on Wednesdays !
This week I thought it would be fun to experiment with alcohol inks both on their traditional surfaces and
on the Gel Plate with oil sticks. I received quite a few notes and questions from last week's monotype video on using the alcohol inks on top of the oil stick , so I thought this week would be a great opportunity to explore them further :)

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 ahead for you support of Wax on Wednesdays in any way ! 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 . ​​

Note : The Ranger alcohol inks are usually sold in color combinations of 3 as shown below. Usually if you find a single you will be paying a lot more. In the videos I am using almost all of the blues and some greens of both the Jacquard and Ranger lines .  The Jacquard exciter pack is listed here as well as a larger set of the Ranger if you are really having a good time with them. Right now it is listed at 79.99 + free shipping which is a pretty good deal for 24 colors. ​

Note: As of this posting the 5x7 Gel Press plate was sold out on Amazon so I have listed the 8x10 here for you . 

Brand New This Month More Painting Videos!
This month I launched a series of mini workshops and tutorials over on the Patreon page . As of right now there are 4 different creating levels to choose from . The second level "Busy Bee" , is where you will receive all of the extra bonus footage, behind the scenes , extra content of the Wax on Wednesdays series. What I love about the Patreon page is that I was able to format it so that the higher level you subscribe, you receive all of the content for that level, PLUS everything in ALL of the levels below. I thought that was pretty exciting :) So that means if you join the "Movers and Shakers " (or level 3 )for example you get the weekly Monday Morning Warmup videos , PLUS weekly Wax on Wednesdays bonus videos, PLUS the workshops coupon ! PLUS you get access to all of that content for as long as you are a subscriber so you can refer back to content when ever you like! Levels start at just 2.99 a month. 
If you would like to check out the details on joining me for some more creating fun click 
HERE 


Blessings and happy creating !
Shari 

Happy Wax on Wednesdays to you !
This week is a printing  process that I have been developing for a while now with alcohol inks ,so I am so excited to finally share it with you! I think that you will find this is super fun process that yields some really exciting results for monotypes !
 I hope that you enjoy todays video and if you would like to enjoy extra painting on Wax on Wednesdays and more , you can join me at any time on the new Patreon page! 
The "Busy Bee" level over on the Patreon page will have slowed down footage and sometimes extra footage of  all of the Wax on Wednesdays videos along with extra commentary on my approach , helpful hints, or more  step by step instructions . Each level on the Patreon is like getting a mini workshop each week/or month depending on the level you choose !
If you would like to see the details for the Patreon Page here is the link:
https://www.patreon.com/sharireplogle

​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 ahead for you support of Wax on Wednesdays in any way ! 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 . ​​

Note : The Ranger alcohol inks are usually sold in color combinations of 3 as shown below. Usually if you find a single you will be paying a lot more. In the videos I am using almost all of the blues and some greens of both the Jacquard and Ranger lines .  The Jacquard exciter pack is listed here as well as a larger set of the Ranger if you are really having a good time with them. Right now it is listed at 79.99 + free shipping which is a pretty good deal for 24 colors. 

Happy Wax on Wednesdays !
This week continuing the fun creating some exciting floral prints
on the Gel Press Plate with oil sticks. With the small exception of using the brayer
to smooth out the background layers, there are no tools involved in creating
these fun florals ! 

I find these prints are very relaxing to create. There is never a mistake on the gel press plate
because you can either roll it back out , or smooth out and re-do  with your gloved hand . 
This freedom gives you the opportunity to  play and explore until you are ready to print !

Some of these florals were done completely by hand including shaded back grounds without even the use of the brayer. Finger painting with oil sticks
is one of my favorite things and that goes double for the gel plate!
Full video for how I created these florals can be seen on the Wax on Wednesdays extended version
on the new Patreon page here : https://www.patreon.com/sharireplogle
​

The All New Patreon Page has 4 levels of extra content and mini tutorials to choose from . The "Busy Bee " level is the extended Wax on Wednesday content brought to you each week there is a Wax on Wednesdays post. All of the upper levels also receive the Wax on Wednesdays bonus painting content plus whatever that level offers ! 
I started the page on Patreon  because it was a wonderful way to bring extra painting fun to you without the larger expense of a full
workshop. The levels go from just 2.99 - 19.99. 

​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 ahead for you support of Wax on Wednesdays in any way ! 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 . ​​
Please Note: I used the Enkaustikos 10-18" plate in the video and it fits perfectly on the griddle I use. It is a bit pricey although still cheaper than and R and F heated pallet or the hot box. I have also included several smaller 
sizes in these plates all the way down to a cute 6x6" plate that you can pop right on the griddle :)

Welcome, and Happy Wax on Wednesdays !
I have been pondering an idea for about a year now and with the times as they are
it has been in the forefront of my mind for the last weeks for some very important reasons.
I have been working on ideas of bonus and new creative content without having 
to go to the large expense of investing in a full length workshop. All of my workshops have full forever access,
but art can be expensive and purchasing everything on a large  supply list , and cost of a full workshop is not always in the budget. 
My criteria for this weekly and monthly fun content was to :  

• Expand the Wax on Wednesdays videos for those who want to play more
• Share fun warm ups for getting into your creative space loosening up and diving in
• Share fun videos of other creative one day projects that help us think outside of the box  and try something new!

I decided to create a page on Patreon to house this bonus creating content and it is now open!
You can subscribe to 4 different levels starting at only 2.99 a month ! 
The higher levels have the project content that is offered plus ALL of the content on the previous levels!
My hope is to offer much more creating fun at an extremely reasonable price for one heck of a deal !

If you have any questions at any time you know you can always email me at [email protected]. 

I have created a welcome intro video explaining all of the levels. 
As of today (Wednesday April 8, 2020) The first and second levels are available as soon as you join !)
The 3rd level " Warm Up With Me" will be available Monday 
The 4th level will be available on the following Monday April 20th

Here is the link to the new Patreon page : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2366202&fan_landing=true

This month I thought it would be fun to play with mono prints in lots of different ways !
Starting off this week with some oil sticks on the Gel Plate. 
Yes! you can use oil sticks on the gel plates too!
Next week I will be showing how to add a saturating layer of clear medium to 
these fun prints to create a beautiful translucent image.
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 ahead for you support of Wax on Wednesdays in any way ! 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 . ​​

Art store closed ? Encaustic paintings are some of the easiest mediums to recycle
because you can both reactivate and use the wax that is there, or completely cover with new layers
and begin fresh . This week I layer over a painting that was headed in a completely different direction . 

In this week's video I touch on what happens to all of us at one time or another when the 
"creative flow " just isn't there. Perhaps it is happening to many more of us all at the same time now?
A time that is completely unexpected and troubling in so many different ways. 
We look to creating to lift us up and provide relief , and release , as it should . But what happens when 
we can't find any flow ? The more stress the less flow is what I have found in my own creating anyhow. 

When this happens I find that putting pressure on to create a large piece doesn't help matters . There is a time to push and a time to pull. We all react in different ways of course and I can only share what I have found helpful to keep painting, creating, and exploring and finding the joy in both the discovery and the  process. 

I hope you find this week's video helpful if even to know that if this "slow flow, no flow" is happening to you as well you are not 
alone :)

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 ahead for you support of Wax on Wednesdays in any way ! 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 . ​​

If you have taken my workshops in the past or watched Wax on Wednesdays on Youtube,
you are aware that I am HUGE on getting in and warming up with paint in the studio each morning.
Why?
So often we walk in to our creative spaces and clean , tidy, organize , read, watch youtube , instagram, Facebook , looking or waiting to be inspired . I am a huge proponent of your biggest source of inspiration coming from within you .
The only way to make this happen is for you to paint !
"Moving the Paint and You" gets you into your creative environment and taking action ! Moving the paint, your brain, and your body. Fun exercises in LOTS of fun mediums to get your artist brain craving more.

We will be working in:
cold wax
oil
encaustic
water color
acrylic
graphite
inks
and more !

We will paint BIG and small, using fun items from around your house or studio or the local dollar store and change it up each day using multiple mediums in fun combinations. You will never get bored ! Each day will also include fun inspirational quotes , and motivations to get you started painting.

Let's just say I like to think outside the box when it comes to my warmups, because I think it helps your brain:
release creative blocks
relax and let the creative process happen without the judgment shadow over your shoulder
jump starts and avalanche of new ideas !
Don't stop there! All of these exercises can be carried on after the initial warmup and carried through to a finished painting or incorporated into a larger work. And I will give you ideas for them as we move along.

​Click HERE for details !