Christi Friesen
About Christi
Christi Friesen is an artist, teacher and writer. She works in mixed media, with emphasis on sculptural elements in her creations.
Her work expresses joy and curiosity, embracing the natural and the organic, with flights of fancy to keep it interesting.
Her award-winning work has been showcased in numerous books and magazines as well as being featured in juried shows and exhibits.
Christi has written twelve how-to books on creating, using humor and positive energy to encourage students to stretch their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence. She has taught all over the world, and now shares her creative energy primarily online from her studio in Maui, Hawaii.
Christi says about her work, “I am an artist because my heart has chosen this. My mind explores what could be, and my fingers follow. I want to tell stories, to inspire delight, to share myself.”
You can view Christi’s work at:
www.christifriesen.com
www.instagram.com/realChristiFriesen
www.youtube.com/@ChristiUniverse
www.pinterest.com/realChristiFriesen
Class Details
Let’s explore adding texture and sculptural elements to encaustics.
Encaustics are made for texture! We will experiment with adding sculptural materials to build our creations up from flat to fabulous!
The wax itself invites layering, but what if we build forms first? Will that expand our creativity? Absolutely!
I will suggest several themes (flora, ocean, hearts), as a way to focus on what epoxy clay and other materials can offer. These materials are easy to use, and by the end of the lesson, you will not only have finished pieces, but more importantly you will have new ideas and new skills to continue to explore on your own.
Sgraffito: more fun with texture!
There are many ways to create textures in your encaustics, but have you tried sgraffito?
This ancient technique is simple – using a scratching method to reveal layers of color – but the results are dramatic! From subtle, delicate lines to deep groves, sgraffito can add a lot of drama! Let’s explore this technique together.
