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Writings devoted to the ways in which materials and techniques affect my art process.
Sun Series #1
Monday, December 26, 2016
Finished...I think
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Encaustic Vessels
Encaustic on Paper Vessel approximately 6x4x4" I am making a grouping of these that will display together. The images are from drawings of faces I did a while ago. The original drawings are on old calendar and map pages so they have some underlying information on them. I transferred them to thin paper so I could make the boxes /vessels semi-transparent. This one has a sheer fabric with a floral design over top of the portrait on the box. That is where the color comes from in this piece. They would probably look cool with a light inside of them but that is not where I am going. But they will each have an object inside that references the character of the person. More on that later. www.claremurrayadams.com https://instagram.com/claremurrayadams www.claremurrayadams.etsy.com |
Thursday, December 15, 2016
3D Encaustic on Paper
Paper Vessel: "Adam and Eve" collage on paper As I get ready for my workshop at The Morgan Paper Conservatory in Cleveland, I have been making both 2D and now some 3D pieces. The papers I am using have a great deal of transparency which create really nice effects in these vessels/boxes. www.claremurrayadams.com www.claremurrayadams.etsy.com |
Thursday, December 8, 2016
The Seduction of Rust
Rust, Bleach, Burn, Stain 8x9" I had fun yesterday making some samples for an upcoming 2017 workshop. In August, I will be teaching a class at The Morgan Paper Conservatory in Cleveland titled "Rust, Bleach, Burn and Stain". Just as the title implies we will be using all of these techniques to distress and enhance paper that can be used for collage, printmaking, etc. I did some samples for each individual technique and then wanted to make one example that included all of them. You can join me for this fun workshop next summer by checking out the Morgan's website: morganconservatory.org If you can't wait until summer for a workshop I will be teaching Encaustic on Paper in January and February, also at The Morgan. www.claremurrayadams.com |
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Presentation Issues
"Vine" mixed media encaustic and collage on paper 6 x 12" unframed I've been working on presentation of these small encaustic on paper pieces. They can't be simply matted under glass if there is a possibility of the glass touching the artwork. Also mounting them can be problematic because adhesives don't want to stick to the wax. I did a little research and hinge mounting them with linen adhesive backed tape seemed the best route to go. I fold the hinge tape in half length wise and attach that to the back of the artwork. Then I imbed the tape with wax to the back of the piece, being careful not to disturb wax that might affect the artwork. Once that is cool and solid I can attach the top half of the hinge tape to the mounting board. This method seems to be working on light weight pieces but would not be good for heavier works as the weight of the collage elements and the wax would not be supported by a band of wax. The image of the framed work shows it in a shadow box type frame so the artwork which floats on its mounting board is also recessed a good 1/4" from the glass. www.claremurrayadams.com www.claremurrayadams.etsy.com |
"Vine" framed |
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Squares and Circles: It's Elementary!
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