artwork – Swalla Studio Art

Channeling Emotions

Published on August 8, 2017August 15, 2017 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

as cliche as it sounds, artists draw from life to inspire their work… In my case I draw from the joyful energy that has filled our home this Summer. With an ever happy and playful 4 year old and a hubby with big projects happening at work I can’t help but draw from all this movement, energy, fun and positivity and put it onto the canvas. I am so thankful for all these blessings, which I hope to give back to the world through this work…

Secret Kisses 28×22

The Warmth of You 30×24

To Dream a Dream 30×24

All In Good Time 30×24

The Other Side 28×22

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!

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!

Lovin’ the Bees Wax

Published on November 11, 2011December 9, 2011 by SaliSwallaArt1 Comment

Longing — Encaustic & Oil on Cradled Board 9 x 12

Just can’t get enough of the whole melting wax and oil paint together. To feed the addiction I bought a new fancy encaustic griddle which makes everything a million times easier… like my dad always said “any job is easier if you have the right tools”… such wisdom!