Trio Of Canvases – Part 3 – A Galaxy Far Far Away, Or Is It?

December 18, 2015December 18, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Today’s post concludes the trio of canvases that I created with the same materials.

It’s difficult to say for sure but I think this might just be my favourite.

Trio Of Canvases – Part 2 – A Storm In The Highlands, Or Is It?

December 17, 2015December 16, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

Thankfully another of the canvas creations dried in time for me to share it with you this evening.

This one uses the same materials as yesterday’s ‘Mountains Of Venus’ but I ended up with a very different feel.Read More »

Trio Of Canvases – Part 1 – The Mountains Of Venus, Or Are They?

December 16, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

I’ve been having a little play with some (lots) of paints and inks over the last few evenings as a sort of way to unwind from thinking about all of things that I’ve been trying to achieve.

I’m very pleased with the results and I think that when you find out some of the techniques, you may be a little surprised…

Abstract Encaustic Wax Art and Artist Trading Card Daily 119

October 19, 2015August 28, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter12 Comments

So, I haven’t forgotten the old ATC365 challenge and whilst I was having a tidy up the other day I found a few scraps from my recent Encaustic Arts experiments that just squealed out at me to be used – so I did use them.

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Another Commission Complete

October 11, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter18 Comments

Hurrah! Another one done!

It’s been a labour of love with much hand-cramp but commission number two is finally complete :)

Line Art – Sold!

October 4, 2015September 4, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter15 Comments

I’ve been over the moon this week as my first piece of artwork has been listed … and sold!

I’m already working on number 2 :)

Encaustic Arts Experiments

September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter21 Comments

Well my little bloggy chums I have actually made time to do some actual crafting – I know, shocker isn’t it?!

Anyway, it’s been a pretty busy time for me of late (more info on that soon), but I thought that it was important that I took time out and do something creative that was ‘away’ from what I have been working on.

Having recently taken delivery of some Encaustic Arts goodies (thank you eBay and Facebook) I settled down, turned the iron on and went to it.

Artist Trading Card Daily – 115

August 3, 2015August 2, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter13 Comments

Back on the doodling train today – this time with a blast of colour!

Artist Trading Card Daily – 113

July 31, 2015July 31, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter11 Comments

Hi :) Here is another in the mini series of Daily Artist Trading Cards that features a bit of doodling.

Artist Trading Card Daily – 112

July 30, 2015July 29, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter13 Comments

Following on from yesterday’s post about doodling on the Artist Trading Cards here is the second one that I promised you – a little trippy this time with concentric lines and a little space scene in the middle.