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Textured mixed-media artwork featuring a zebra in profile, with soft neutral tones, expressive brushwork, and layered encaustic-style textures creating a painterly, contemporary wildlife portrait.

The Magic of Tissue Paper in Photo Encaustic Art: Choosing the Right Paper for Your Work

Selecting the right tissue paper. The more photo encaustic images I create — and see from others — the more convinced I am of how truly unique tissue paper makes this process. There’s something almost magical about it. But let’s be honest — it can also be so confusing! When I first experimented with tissue… Read More »The Magic of Tissue Paper in Photo Encaustic Art: Choosing the Right Paper for Your Work

Best CRM Marketing tools for artists

The Best CRM and Marketing Tools for Artists: Stay Organized and Sell More Art

Let’s talk about a little business.  Being entrepreneurial as an artist isn’t optional — it’s essential if you want to sell your work and build a sustainable art business. One of the most powerful (and underused) tools for artists? Email marketing. It remains one of the most profitable marketing strategies in any business — yet… Read More »The Best CRM and Marketing Tools for Artists: Stay Organized and Sell More Art

How to Build a Texture Library for Photo Encaustic Backgrounds

Yes, you should have one. If you’ve ever felt stuck creating backgrounds for your tissue-paper images, you’re not alone. Many students tell me, “I’m not an artist—I have no idea how to make a background!” Here’s the good news: your background doesn’t have to come purely from imagination. One of the most powerful (and fun)… Read More »How to Build a Texture Library for Photo Encaustic Backgrounds

Staying motivated as an artist

How to Stay Motivated as an Artist: Simple Rituals to Spark Creativity

Stay Motivated! Lately, I’ve been feeling a little unmotivated. After pouring all my energy into creating my newest course, Embracing Tissue Paper, I’ve hit that familiar post-project slump where I don’t feel like doing anything at all. Motivation has been on my mind, so I asked my creative circle what keeps them inspired. Almost everyone… Read More »How to Stay Motivated as an Artist: Simple Rituals to Spark Creativity