I've been trying my hand at using beeswax in my collages. I added color to each by melting crayons on the collage and came up with a very simplified type of encaustic painting. Ok so real encaustic painters don't use crayons to add color but it's all I had. I also tried adding color by melting oil pastels, that worked OK but the color was a little too opaque for what I was trying to do. I find it's not all that hard to mix colors and make a muddy mess but it was fun experimenting. Here is what I came up with:
I think this copper colored one, named Puzzled, is a bit over worked with too many elements in it. I should have pared it down a bit. I had added a lot more of the teal/patina color in wax but I didn't like how it looked so I melted it out.
This next one, Faith, is a little better in it's use of elements but maybe a little dirty looking. Plus it's missing the flower centers. I'll have to go back to the studio to add them.
Of the two, I like "Faith" better but the quote in Puzzled seems appropriate for the whole experience:
"What has puzzled us before seems less mysterious, and the crooked paths look straighter." - by Jean Paul Richter
I'm so drawn to your "faith" piece. The richness and depth of the colours you've used conveys strength and conviction. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving a lovely comment.
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