Icing on the Cake. 8 x 10. Encaustic & Mixed Media. © Haley Nagy. The golden background, a luxury traditionally reserved for wealthy patrons, is juxtaposed with a “zero” birthday candle.
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Author Archives: Haley Nagy
Jan
08
2009
New Work: Blowing Out the Candles
Blowing Out the Candles. 8 x 10. Encaustic & Mixed Media. © 2009 Haley Nagy.
Dec
16
2008
Encaustic 101: Image Transfers
Have you already read my tutorial on Getting Started in Encaustics and Making Your Own Paints? Have you already picked up all your encaustic supplies? Then read on…. Transferring images onto wax is easy! First, prepare your surface with an even layer of encaustic paint or medium. Fuse, fuse and re-fuse until it is nice [...]
Nov
29
2008
Recent Work
Here’s a glimpse of what I’ve been working on for the last couple of months. This is a derivative work that came from working on a series, tentatively titled “Seen But Not Heard” which is comprised of portraits of homeless people. This is an example of a small tangent I went on during the course [...]
Nov
15
2008
New Work: Seen But Not Heard
Seen But Not Heard In my recent work, I explore how the homeless live outside of our consciousness, completely devoid of identity and how they are viewed by mainstream society. I explore our view of homeless people by simply creating portraits of the signs they hold to show we rarely look past their cardboard pleas [...]
Sep
08
2008
Encaustic 101: Making Your Own Paints
Are you ready to make your own paints? Have you already read my blog on getting started in encaustics? Then read on! Step 1: Supplies. (You can find a great list of money saving options on my Encaustic Supply page). You’ll need damar resin, beeswax and pigment. If you are new to encaustics, I suggest [...]
Aug
10
2008
Encaustic 101: Getting Started
Are you interested in painting with encaustics? Are you just a casual internet browser who stumbled upon my website? Here’s where to start! Step 1: Education. Want to teach yourself? Buy and read “The Art of Encaustic Painting”by Joann Mattera. This is the most accurate and up to date guide on encaustics that has been [...]
Jul
23
2008
Fused Expressions
Fused Expressions: November 1 to November 16 Opening Night reception from 7-10:00 pm. This is just a reminder to save the date for my group show with Texas Wax (encaustic painting society of Austin) held at at Bay6 Gallery in south Austin. Learn more about encaustic painting by clicking the image below. 5305 Bolm Road [...]
Apr
20
2008
Art Babel Fish ©
“For Artists Only” is the invisible sign that hangs on the window of many art galleries and museums. It is the subtitle of many artistic publications. It is the small print at the bottom of your gallery invitation. Read between the lines and what do you find? The unspoken phrase, “For Artists Only”. Read on [...]
