Here is the experimental encaustic work I have at Art Central in the Women's Arts Association exhibiton which is on until 26th March.

I started with a background of brown paper and gold leaf, then I burnt the edges of rice paper and layered over the gold. I printed the leaves onto rice paper and cut them out and collaged them. I enhanced the raindrops with graphite then added some gesso, painted on the pomegranate, layered some seeds petals and feathers, drew the branches to the left with ink and finally, gave it all a coat of encaustic wax.

We're off to Ty Cariad tomorrow for a ten-day break. Time to relax, take in some nature walks, and also have a bit of a party bash for my birthday. I'm really excited to be having lots of friends come and visit our beloved cottage for the first time, and I've bought a big canvas tent on Ebay because we can only squeeze around seven of us indoors. Hope the weather stays fine!

I have two pieces of work in exhibitions at the moment; both organised by the Women's Arts Association and on until March 23rd. One is in Art Central in Barry and I went to the opening earlier to get a photo to blog, but it had closed early (doh!) I'll visit it next week and do another post. The other is at The Gate in Roath (Cardiff). It's another work from my Terrenaquea series and here are some photos of it that I took a couple of days ago.

The weather is glorious today, so hope everyone is enjoying the weekend sunshine!