What artist doesn’t get frustrated when other obligations keep you out of the studio?? Argh. Lately, I’ve been living vicariously, stealing a few minutes on Pinterest or You Tube to take mental notes on what I’ll do when I have time to get back to serious art-making.
One of my “band-aids” for frustration is Nancy Crawford and her wonderful short YouTube videos on encaustic techniques. She is as generous with her methods as Jane Davies is with her painting videos.
Take a look at Nancy’s work. I absolutely love her style and the way she layers the wax. Of course, anything that involves collage and beeswax is manna to my soul!
Nancy Crawford
Nancy Crawford
Here’s a link to her You Tube Channel
Nancy’s work inspired me to teach a workshop last year called Wax and Words. I modified her techniques a bit with stencils, stamps and scribbles – the results were super! I need to revive that workshop this winter at the new Little Studio. All I need is more time to do it!
If you just want a sample of Nancy’s great tips and have two minutes, here are three quickies to get you inspired when you don’t have time to do the work yourself.
Encaustic Technique 13 Transparentizing Paper
Encaustic Technique 12 Hot Wax Stylus
Encaustic Technique 7 Metallic Powder
Hope you’re enjoying this cooler weather in South Texas – it’s almost beginning to feel like Thanksgiving!
It makes me wonder what a micro poem written in a script would look like using these techniques…
Ooh, just what the doctor ordered! Thank you!!!
Nancy Crawford is a special person. I listened to her birthday project video. Great stories, inspiring.
Hi am very much interested in taking a class with Nancy Crowford. Does anyone have a way to contact her or know any information about her workshops?
I am interested in taking classes with Nancy Crawford – does anyone have a way to contact her?
I’m reading that she has passed. Some have said her husband is still making her classes available but I’ve not found that yet.