This amazing painting made by #janecornishsmith in my Beyond the Basics encaustic workshop @the_encaustic_center last week. The class was full so if you missed it, you can still take it @bigdramaticquestions November 8-10. Follow my profile link for details. . . #artbiteblog #encaustic #artmaterials #encausticconference #artsupplies #encausticart #arttips #artstories #artblog #artblogger #visualartist #lorraineglessnerartist #phillyartist #lorraineglessnerworkshops #artinspiration #artistsoninstagram #abstractart #artists #creativelife #encausticpainting #artistlife #artarticles #teachingartist #color #paintmixing #beyondthebasics #encausticworkshops #diypainting #diy https://www.instagram.com/p/BpT8wGdBtnA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ibf0y5byoxu

Understanding composition fundamentals is so very important, but how many of us really do understand it and/or how to use it effectively? We all know when something doesn’t look ‘right’, but how do we figure out why and how do we fix it? My new blog post is an excerpt from a talk on composition that I give to all of my workshops. It’s a bit technical, a bit boring maybe, but knowing these simple rules may be helpful to you when something not ‘right’ befalls you in the studio. Link to the post in my profile. . . #artbiteblog #encaustic #encausticconference #visualthinking #encausticart #arttips #artstories #artblog #artblogger #visualartist #lorraineglessnerartist #phillyartist #artistsofinstagram #artinspiration #artistsoninstagram #abstractart #artists #creativelife #creatives #artistlife #artarticles #teachingartist #color #composition #goldenratio #ruleofthirds https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3qRlKB8rM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11v5qlnjtc2l7

Going to the Encaustic Conference this week? Before you enter the wonder of the vendor room, be sure to read this post..Essential Encaustic Paint Colors for the Beginner. It’s a great start for the beginner as well as advanced. Link to the article in my profile. . . #artbiteblog #actionplan #encaustic #encausticconference #visualthinking #encausticart #arttips #artstories #artblog #artblogger #visualartist #lorraineglessnerartist #phillyartist #artistsofinstagram #artinspiration #artistsoninstagram #abstractart #artists #creativelife #creatives #artistlife #artarticles #teachingartist #color #colormixing #paintmixing #rfpaints

I finally see what all the fuss is about...I’m totally getting into the #encausticmonoprint thing! I had made a few a long time ago, but never really found my way with this process. This week found some nice paper in my studio and started playing around again. I love what I made and see so many possibilities! The best part is that I won a gift certificate for The Paper Connection at the #encausticconference this year...I guess the universe was already pointing me in the right direction.