Is The Artistic Image right for you? My signature program, The Artistic Image is the most comprehensive course I teach—packed with step-by-step instruction, creative blueprints, and the full process I’ve honed over a decade of working with encaustic photography. But here’s the truth… This course isn’t for everyone.And if you’re wondering, “Is this class right for… Read More »Is a Photo Encaustic Course for You?
What printer should I buy? It’s a bit like asking, “Which camera should I buy?” The answer depends entirely on how you plan to use it. Are you a hobbyist who simply wants to print a few images to explore the encaustic process?Or are you stepping into a more professional path—building a body of work,… Read More »Investing in a New Printer for Photo Encaustic
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself why you photograph what you photograph? It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most defining questions an artist can explore. What are you trying to say? What are you curious about? What are you hoping your images reveal or ask? We live in a world where more… Read More »Finding Purpose in Your Photography Practice
Something is shifting. I’ve felt it for a while now—that subtle but undeniable knowing when something that has always worked suddenly… doesn’t. It’s the feeling that tells you it’s time to leap into the unknown, even if you’d rather keep your feet planted firmly where things feel familiar. That’s exactly where I am right now.… Read More »When You Feel a Creative Shift Coming
Signing Your Work. One question that comes up in every encaustic class I teach is: How should I sign my artwork? There’s no single “right” way to sign your work—only the method that feels most authentic to you. Here are several creative, professional options artists use when finishing their encaustic pieces: Add a text overlay… Read More »Creative Ways to Sign Encaustic Art
Practice Art Every Day. I love when the right ideas show up at exactly the right moment. Recently, while reading LensWork, I came across Brooks Jensen’s insight about cultivating an “everyday art mind.” At first, I interpreted that as make art every day—a beautiful concept, but let’s be honest… who actually has the time? Between… Read More »An Every Day Art Mind
Yes… you can do photo transfers with inkjet prints. I hear it all the time—“You can’t transfer images from an inkjet print. It has to be a laser print.” And honestly, I’m not sure where this myth began, but it’s one of the most persistent misconceptions in photo encaustics. But here is the truth….both my Epson… Read More »How to Transfer Inkjet Prints to Wax
Do I dare? I’ve been writing this blog now since March of 2014 and I’d be lying to you if I told you it was always easy. There are weeks, like this one, where I have NO IDEA what I’m going to say. So, I poured through my folder on ideas and scrounge through emails… Read More »The Power of Disruption: Clarity, Creativity, and New Beginnings.
I know what you are thinking….. How in the world can you mix watercolor and wax? That will never work. I know it seems unlikely, but in reality it’s really not so far fetched. I use watercolor all the time—actually in most of my paintings. So I want to share with you the two ways… Read More »Watercolor + Wax: Techniques That Work
Don’t be a copycat. I teach quite a bit. And every now and then, a student will ask, “Aren’t you afraid of copycats?”My answer is simple: No. No one else has my vision.I can teach the same techniques, but it’s your voice and vision that make your artwork uniquely yours. Recently, I completed Robin Rice’s… Read More »Why I’m Not Afraid of Copycats