Encaustic Workshop

Friday night I went to an Encaustic workshop - it was awesome! I really enjoyed the process and I like how my pieces turned out. I'm going to add to them/embelish some more, but I thought I would show you how they look so far.

Encaustic = process using melted wax as a medium to solidify the artwork
(sorry for the glare on the photo)

These pieces are done on wood board. I'll post the finished products when they are done.

Yet another skill/adventure/obsession for me to dive into!!

Toy Boxes

I painted these toy boxes for my daughters room - they turned out really cute and fun. Now, as she grows older she will have fun things to look at, learn the names of the items and hopefully keep her room organized!

I painted the same image on 2 sides of the toy box so there is no "front" and "back"

It was a fun, simple project that really spiced up her room and gives it a one-of-a-kind look.
The cost (bins included): $30!!!

Aprons = Creativity

What is it about the way we dress that makes us feel differently?

When I walk into my studio, the first thing I like to do is put on my apron. Now, the real reason for the apron is to protect my clothes, however...there is something that happens when I put on that apron. Suddenly, I feel transformed in a way, I feel more creative, I feel like I am there to get a job done - a job that I love. I just had a funny thought - my aprons are kind of like my superhero outfit. I feel like the world is my oyster, anything can happen and I am ready to take on my projects with no fear!

Erin Drez quote of the day: "Don't let fear take the fire out you!"


I know you are all dying to see these transformative superhero aprons, well here they are...

Apron 1: My painting apron (covered in paint, as you can see)

Apron 2: My crafting apron (a lot less messy and much more stylish)

*Note my serious, straight lips in the photos -- it's hard to hold the iphone in the mirror at the correct angle to take a picture of yourself!! Try it and you'll see - not easy! Ha!