Swalla Studio Art

Still Waxin

Published on November 16, 2013June 4, 2017 by SaliSwallaArt1 Comment

So You Say Encaustic 12x12 — So You Say (Private collection)
Encaustic 12×12

A Little Calm Encaustic 10x10x1.5 — A Little Calm
Encaustic 10x10x1.5

Still in love with all that beeswax and heat can do…

Some New Figuratives

Published on October 6, 2013November 12, 2013 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

Acrylic Mixed media 20x24 — The Light
Acrylic Mixed media
20×24

_MG_6264 — This Moment
Acrylic Mixed media
12x16x1.5

So Many Dreams Acrylic Mixed Media 20x24 — So Many Dreams
Acrylic Mixed Media
20×24 Private Collection Austin, TX

_MG_6024 — By Your Side
Acrylic Mixed media
18×18

So great to be back with brush in hand!

Getting Warmed Up

Published on August 27, 2013October 6, 2013 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

"Remind Me" 24x36 Acrylic Mixed media Inquire — “Remind Me” 24×36
Acrylic Mixed media Private Collection NYC

After quite a hiatus from the studio as I settled into the most amazing endeavor of all …being a mommy… I am back in the studio working out the kinks, getting warmed up and having a blast.

"An Open Heart" 16x20 acrylic mixed media Etsy Shop — “An Open Heart” 16×20 acrylic mixed media
Private Collection WI

An Open Heart Etsy Shop

Little Wax Updates

Published on January 22, 2013January 27, 2013 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

Your Smile
Encaustic 12x12x1.5
Rochester Museum Fine Arts

Special DaysEncaustic 11x14 — Special Days
Encaustic 11×14 Private Collection CA

Just some smaller works in wax which have been waiting to be shared…

Another Little Wax World

Published on May 17, 2012January 22, 2013 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

Whirlwind — Encaustic on Cradled wood 16x20x2

Summer winds are blowing me in a new direction and all is good! Taking my time with the layers and discovering the quirks of shellac on wax…

Spring is Here

Published on March 28, 2012January 22, 2013 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

Aerie

Inspired by the birds chirping and the bees buzzing….

Wax Wonderland 2012

Published on March 12, 2012June 4, 2017 by SaliSwallaArt2 Comments

Timeless

Nocturne

Some new wax work for 2012. Love creating these imaginary garden wonderlands.The last 2 pieces show a new technique which involves lighting the whole piece on fire to create a fun web like effect. Always learning!

Some More Friends!

Published on February 14, 2012May 3, 2012 by SaliSwallaArt1 Comment

She Turned

She Believes

Feeling the energy in 2012!

Waxin Some More

Published on December 19, 2011 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

First Snow — Encaustic & Oil 12x12 Art Board

In Elysium — Encaustic & Oil 18x18 (Private Collection Canada)

Autumn Song — Encaustic & Oil 16x16 on wood (PA)

Misty — Encaustic & Oil 16x20 (Private Collection WA)

A Kind of Love — Encaustic Oil & Pigment 24 x 36 on wood

A few more fun pieces that have come out of the studio. Thankful that some have already found homes!

Sanctuary

Published on December 9, 2011April 18, 2012 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

Working with shellac and metallic pigments for an affect that’s really hard to photograph… Makes for a delicate magical affect that I find hard to believe is created with stuff from the local hardware store!