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Pennie and Friends

 Encaustic artwork, Time-lapse.

A Collection of Pennies congregating.
The paper used is Fabriano Tiziano for this piece.

I used the encaustic medium I hand crafted and Gamblin white dioxide pigment.
(Please use a mask when handling pigment)
I usually use Cretacolor Nero soft lead to draw or Artgraf.

I am painting on a 12 x 16 griddle @125 degrees.

Encaustic Journaling

Encaustic Journal (Tree study)
Encaustic sketchbook
I position the 8x12 (watercolor paper) sketchbook on the griddle, the heat is set at 185 degrees.
Gamblin and Sennelier pigments are used along with encaustic paints hand-crafted by me.
I also use blending stumps, Caran D'ache Neo-color ii, Stabillo Woody pencils and Artgraf .

Pennie and Friends #2

Pennie & Friends #2

Pennie is a character I brought to life several years ago, and this video showcases the many facets of her being. Each story I create is a reflection of Pennie herself—a noblewoman who is principled, praiseworthy, earnest, neighborly, nurturing, and non-judgmental. Innocent at heart, she wholeheartedly embraces life with an open spirit.

One unique aspect of my creations is that the characters, including Pennie, are faceless in the traditional sense. The heads of these beaded figures are crafted from polymer clay beads, lovingly handmade by me, Michelle Carter, or feature hollow glass beads. Similarly, illustrations of Pennie depict her with indistinct faces, and stuffed Pennie dolls are also created without defined facial features. This intentional design choice lends an air of universality and imagination to her character, inviting viewers to see themselves or their emotions reflected in her. 

The Pennie Characters

I posted a series of videos on YouTube Shorts to highlight some of my completed Pennie characters. Each hand-crafted Pennie has a different personality and her own story. Pennie is crafted with vintage baubles, Swarovski crystals, Preciosa beads, and hand-crafted (by Michelle Carter) polymer clay beads, giving her a Steampunk feel.

They are approximately two to three inches tall. They have lobster claw connections. Pennie can be attached to metal book-marks, beaded necklaces, nickel free chains and (9.25) silver necklaces.

Pendant holders with magnetic bases are available as add-on display accessory.
Please contact me for purchase.

 

Fleeting, The full version

"Fleeting"

Mixed Media Tutorial: Watercolor pencil.

Collage; acrylic and pastel on 140lb. watercolor paper.