It’s a Wrap

Almost.  I put a few details in today and then used oil bar to create form in some areas.  I smear the bars on my palette then apply it to the piece with my fingers.  I”m letting it settle down overnight and I’ll apply my final layers of clear medium tomorrow.  I made more medium today too — I want plenty in my pan tomorrow so my brush won’t drag over the surface.  

And today I started working on a drawing for my next piece.  It was a good Monday.

BIG

I photographed this in Chase, AL.  It’s some kind of old englne that was on the ground, alone in a field.  I love it and it’s probably still there - I need to go check.   I did a watercolor of a portion of it several years ago and now, I’m using it as a subject for an encaustic.  It will be large by my standards - 16” x 24”.  I have no idea how this will develop in wax but I’m giving it a shot.  I’m excited but more terrified than anything.  I’m going to harness my fear for good :).