blossoms – Swalla Studio Art

Waxing Away

Published on August 28, 2011October 25, 2011 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

Morning — Encaustic/Oil on Wood 12x16 (private collection UT)

Soft Romance — Encaustic Oil on wood 18x18 Private Collection TX

Incarnation — Encaustic oil on wood 16x16

Shizuka — encaustic oil on wood 12x24 Private Collection NYC

Some recent encaustic work… blew out 2 heat guns but have an industrial strength one on the way. Can’t wait to se what I can do with that!!!

Summer Songs

Published on May 24, 2011June 16, 2011 by SaliSwallaArtLeave a comment

I Love the smell of bees wax and the magical way it transforms when melted. Channeling the beauty of a summer day I dusted a soft gold powder through out which allows for moments of interaction between the piece and the viewer.