encaustic

it's a new day , it's a new dawn , it's a new life!

"sunrise", 12x24 encaustic on wood panel

a special painting for a special friend who is battling cancer

i know how difficult this is 

and my hope is to inspire her to brave each new day

no matter what it brings because tomorrow will get a little bit easier

last year she purchased below

"eclipse" , 12x24 encaustic on wood panel

i think they make a great pair

happy canada day, eh!

its been awhile since wanted to paint

not sure why, just busy making jewelry and working

a few times i heated up my plates and primed a few boards 

thinking something would spark 

i even painted several red 

with canada day in mind

i finally got a chance to complete one project

happy 150th canada

driftwood jewelry , part 3

now i'm addicted! 

driftwood jewelry, part 2

sometimes the wood was just the perfect size and shape!!

having fun creating with these unique puzzle pieces

driftwood jewelry

switching things up a bit

a few years ago i collected at ton of driftwood

and finally got a chance to set it all out and 

find just the right pieces to create some wonderful pieces

above, some red coral with pearls

below , using abalone shells, wire , beads and pearls

pearl and howlite necklace

i've been enjoying working with howlite

i like the irregular shapes and the contrast with the pearls

mixed bags of beads

 with so many beads in my stash its still nice to have some pick out a selection for you

Laura, at the John Bead Outlet has a great eye for this and makes some great mixed bags

and once in a while i get lucky enough to be there at the right time and score a few

above, a combo of pearls and wood beads

(i threw in the smaller ones)

and below, a combination i would have never have picked out

but something appealed to me when i saw it so .........

since they where both on sale for 50% off 

why not try them both