Category Archives: Encaustics

Evolution of a Work in Progress

I’m working on the submission for Degrees which doesn’t leave me a lot of time to blog. Instead, I thought you might enjoy a step by step photo blog showing the evolution of my work. This part is just the underpainting. The final image probably won’t look anything like this. I’m also using exceptionally bright, [...]

Ready, Steady, Go!

I picked up my four, new, custom, encaustic panels from Scot Eddy and they are WONDERFUL! He was able to beat the price of Amperstand clay boards and they are LIGHTER too! The durable luan wood panel cover makes these a lightweight alternative to a commercial product. Depending on how much wax paint I add, [...]

Custom Panels in the Austin Area

Scot Eddy with custom panels for members of Texas Wax Houston. [Photo borrowed from their blog] ;-) Looking for an alternative to buying expensive Ampersand boards? Trying to figure out how to make or buy custom encaustic panels? Here’s your answer: Scot Eddy is a member of the Austin chapter of Texas Wax and he [...]

Special Commission: Petal Piece

Petal Piece. 5 x 7. Encaustic & Mixed Media. © 2009 Haley Nagy. A special commission for a special friend. Enjoy!

Chicago Trip Day 3: Studio Visit with Joyce Polance

Joyce & I in Front of Her Painting: Proffer. 72 x 60. Oil on Canvas. © 2008 Joyce Polance Here’s the post you’ve all been waiting for: The second half of my recent trip to Chicago! While visiting the city, I had the pleasure of meeting in person one of my new favorite artists, Joyce [...]