Author Archives: Haley Nagy

Special Commission: Fabric Island Journal

Now that the holiday season is over, I can finally share with you a special journal commissioned as a surprise Christmas gift for a very talented jewelry-maker, writer and all around crafty lady… who also happens to be one of my collectors. I decided to create a horizontal format journal because all the experts say [...]

New Work: Concealment Series

Concealment Series. Encaustic & handmade cotton paper laminate. © Haley Nagy. In my new work the fusion of encaustic and hand papermaking is used to explore the idea of the “hidden”. Read on for my mini-artist statement… What is my art about? Although each series is different, my overall body of work explores the idea [...]

Radio Interview on CRI’s Heart of the Matter

I had the pleasure recently of being interviewed by Jeff Gardner of Catholic Radio International. Please take a moment to listen to the broadcast here: The Heart of the Matter. The broadcast is also available for free on iTunes (Use the direct link or search “Catholic Radio International”, select “Heart of the Matter” and choose [...]

Fused: Art + Wax in Chicago

Chicagoans, save the date for my upcoming show. My new works on paper will be exhibited and I would love the opportunity to talk to you about it. Plus, there will be free food, great art and amazing company. Hope to see you there! (Details below) FUSED: Art + Wax in Chicago Members of Fused [...]

Reading Rainbow on Honey Bees

This is just a little old school tribute for other encaustic artists to enjoy. Doesn’t this bring back memories? I bet you never thought you’d grow up to paint with wax, huh? FYI: about 3 1/2 minutes into the clip there is some fabulous 80′s style rap about how honey is made by bees. Enjoy [...]