Well, I have gone and done it!!!  As promised a few posts ago I have jumped in a new direction to bring my love of encaustics to a wider audience!  Instead of saving up to buy individual paintings why not buy a book which includes illustrations and descriptions of some of my paintings? The holiday season is here and I am sure there are many of you, like me, who end up scratching your heads trying to think of an original present for a dear one.  You can’t keep giving sweat... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "encaustic art". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add you... Read Full Story

Always looking for different Internet sites on which to list my paintings.  After all, the more exposure the better it is! One site I sell on (you may have noticed the logo button at the side of my blogger blog) is called Artfire.com.  Here you can list for free or you can become a verified seller and pay $7 per month for life for however many listings you want.  Once they have 5000 sellers signed up the fee will go up to $20 per month.  You also get a chance to show loads... Read Full Story

Yes, I know…. another blog to keep up with!! Well, the only reason is that my new blog http://onwhimsey.blogspot.com is a little more user friendly than this one.  It is a lot easier to add widgets, or at least the ones I want!  It does not mean I am closing down this one!  Oh no!!!  I will use this one as a mirror version of the blogger blog so that you, the reader, have the choice…again, more promotion can’t be bad, can it? And, so here you have a snap... Read Full Story

Christmas is just around the corner and there is still time to find that elusive gift for a relative, friend or just a treat for yourself! What about a book on encaustic art? Check out http://blurb.com/user/store/onawhimsey for further information.        Read Full Story

Well, they do say you should never put all your eggs in one basket.  So, with that in mind I searched around and came across an American site called Art Fire.  With a remarkable likeness to Etsy.com this site is very user friendly.  At the moment there is an offer when joining to become a verified member by subscribing with $7 a month instead of the usual $20.  For this you are allowed 10 pictures to show off your item, you can join a blog/forum as well as there being a ha... Read Full Story

Well, I have gone and done it!!!  As promised a few posts ago I have jumped in a new direction to bring my love of encaustics to a wider audience!  Instead of saving up to buy individual paintings why not buy a book which includes illustrations and descriptions of some of my paintings? The holiday season is fast approaching and I am sure there are many of you, like me, who end up scratching your heads trying to think of an original present for a dear one.  You can’t keep ... Read Full Story

Hola, I realise that many of you who are visiting my blog for the first time must be looking at the last date that I posted anything and wonder where on earth I am?  Fear not!  I am still here!  Honestly! It’s just that I am on holiday in Spain but will be returning to UK tomorrow - where it is getting colder and colder.  Give me a couple days to get myself sorted and I will start back in earnest. I have loads of ideas for encaustics which I need to implement and, of course, my book!  T... Read Full Story

‘Life is Wonderful’ this Holiday Season when you shop the BBEST Limited Time Sale and find beautiful art, handmade and vintage treasures for everyone on your list, quickly, easily and at remarkable values. http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5904785&page=1 This thread explains fully the wonderful shops who are participating, how to earn points so that you can enter a draw and win some wonderful prizes!!!! Here’s something EXTRA WONDERFUL. Our BBEST HoLiDaY H... Read Full Story

A new concept which shouldn’t overwhelm the viewer/buyer but allows you to browse in the comfort of your home was devised by Blockhead Rod.  You can just look at one item or follow the link to the seller’s shop on Etsy, you decide!  The Artisan’s Shoppe shows off works by 30 artisans on a rotating basis.  All items need to be purchased from the artist/Etsy shop but you will find a description along with the price which will include information on shipping. I joined this merr... Read Full Story