From my Sense of Place series A Time to Dance #encaustic #allthingsencaustic #encausticpainting #abstractlandscape #torontoartist #canadianartist ruthmaude.com/art/ruth-mau...

Submit your work to the Celebrating Pollinators Encaustic Exhibition encausticconference.ca/submissions/... Deadline: March 21 Online exhibition – no need to ship your artwork Let’s honour pollinators and express gratitude to the bees for making #encaustic art possible.

Choosing the right encaustic substrate is crucial. Read the guide from @ruthmaude.bsky.social for choosing and prepping substrates including #Encausticbord. https://f.mtr.cool/eyhridipcd #ampersand_art #panelpainting #encaustic

The power of differences to make your art stronger… AND how to use value contrast when the painting is too busy allthingsencaustic.com/differences/

The Creative Visionary Program is officially open! A 14-week online program to help you break through blocks, master composition, value, and colour, and make amazing art. I've taken CVP 3 times, and it completely transformed the way I approach my work. artlife.samcart.com/referral/cmv...

The Small Pleasures exhibition opens today at Propeller Gallery. This show celebrates the beauty of small-scale artworks, and I’m thrilled to be part of it. If you're in the area, stop by or view online here propellerartgallery.com/exhibitions/... #encaustic #allthingsencaustic #encausticpaintings

I've submitted A Wonder to the Celebrating Pollinators Online Exhibition of @encausticonference.bsky.social ruthmaude.com/art/ruth-mau... #encaustic #waspnests #allthingsencaustic #encausticscuplture

Ever feel like your creative spark is running low. Throwback to February 2021... when I shared my journey, "When It's Hard to Make Art." These strategies help me in challenging times. allthingsencaustic.com/art-momentum/ #artmomentum #encaustic #creativejourney #artistlife #allthingsencaustic

Nicholas Wilton—one of the teachers who has made a huge impact on my art practice—is hosting his free Art of Your Life Workshop again this year. I’d love for you to join me! allthingsencaustic.com/next-level/

Wordle 1,339 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I’m going to need a new starting word for Wordle!

International Open Call for Encaustic Celebrating Pollinators Online Exhibition - Canadian Encaustic Conference encausticconference.ca/submissions/... #encaustic #onlineexhibition #callforsubmission #encausticpainting

Beautiful Landing at Boston this morning and lots of inspiration for future paintings

Have you tried Sennelier Oil Sticks? I'm loving them! They’re buttery smooth, highly pigmented, and perfect for adding rich, expressive marks to my encaustic work. If you’re curious, check them out here: amzn.to/3CGV9QK Let me know if you’ve used them. #allthingsencaustic #encausticpainting

Not all surfaces are suitable for encaustic painting! Learn how to choose and prepare the best substrate for your hot wax artwork. 👉 allthingsencaustic.com/best-substra... #arttips #encaustictips #encausticpainting #allthingsencaustic #encaustic @ampersandartsupply.bsky.social

Have burning questions about encaustic painting? 🔥 Find answers in the FAQ guide! 🔗 allthingsencaustic.com/encaustic-faq/ #encausticpainting #encausticart #artisttips #allthingsencaustic #paintingwithwax #encaustic

Hey art lovers! 'A New Story' is a 20x20 inch encaustic painting that started my 'Sense of Place' series. Available on my website! #allthingsencaustic #encaustic #encausticpainting #torontoartist ruthmaude.com/art/new-story/

I’m teaching Encaustic Underpainting at the Canadian Encaustic Conference on Sept. 1 & 2 in Owen Sound! Learn my process for building rich, layered encaustic paintings, starting with a playful underpainting #encausticpainting #encausticart #allthingsencaustic encausticconference.ca/events/encau...

A Fresh Update for the All Things Encaustic blog. Categories are better organized, plus, several older posts have been updated with fresh info! #encausticpainting #artblog #artistresources #encausticart #creativelife #allthingsencaustic Check it out 👉 allthingsencaustic.com

Intuitive painting is about flow, not frenzy. In this post, I share how I embrace spontaneity while keeping impulsivity in check. Read more: allthingsencaustic.com/painting-int... #intuitiveart #encausticpainting #creativeprocess #allthingsencaustic #encaustic

Hello Bluesky… I’m an artist, a blogger, and a web developer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My focus is Encaustic painting