Encaustic #2 and #3 abstract paintings by Minnesota Mixed Media artist Terry Honstead

I finished another encaustic painting today.  Actually two of them!  These were lots of fun to do.  I did them each a little different than the other, but still made them so they could be used together.  I have an opening to an art show tomorrow from 5:00 - 7:00 and I may take them with me and just set them out somewhere.  I think they really need to set for a while to harden more.  This painting has eyelets in and I used oil sticks in both of them as well as metallic foil.  the first painting is 5 x 5 and the second one is 6 x 12 although it looks smaller on this page.  You can see more of my work on terry-honstead.artistwebsites.com or email me athonstead@paulbunyan.net.

Song birds change the world!!

Song Birds Change the World!! • Acrylic on Canvas • 36" x 36" • $495

Greys, blues, and pale yellows. Delight. Joy. Abundance.
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Original acrylic painting on canvas. Painted 1/1/2″ sides. Ready to hang.

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Snow owl by Minnesota Artist Sue Kemnitz

 

Snow Owl • Acrylic on Canvas • 18" x 18" • $245

Beautiful, white, snowy owls. Warm and pure.

White, browns, greys, and neutrals.
For a beautiful snowy April day in Minnesota!

Original acrylic painting on canvas. Painted 3/4″ sides. Ready to hang.

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3 Spring Trees

3 Spring Trees • Acrylic on Canvas • 18"x18" • $195

So fun that spring has arrived! Woo-hoo!

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"Lean on Me" by Minnesota Contemporary Mixed Media artist Terry Honstead

I have been working on this 40 x 40 mixed media painting for quite a while now.  I made the heads out of wire and egg shells and had to attach them to the larger canvas.  I used many different types of papers on the background and have lots of layers!  I have had quite of few comments on this, and they are not all great, but everyone has an opinion and taking the time to really look is actually what I was going for!  I believe I have accomplished my goal with this painting!

"Eyes In The Window Of Life" by Terry Honstead

This is one of those paintings where I let the painting show me the way it wanted to go.  I started with geometric shapes that were interlocking and overlapping.  It sat that way for quite some time until I decided that I wanted to use mixed media on it.  Then I had lots of fun painting designs, spraying, stenciling, etc.  I got quite a bit done on it and then hit another block!  Again it sat for quite a while, but then I decided to put a set of eyes and a hint of a face.  That pulled it all together for me and I did some more line work to finish it, and now I feel like it is done.  I am happy with it now and the name says it all.....

"Kinsley" by Terry Honstead

 This piece is started and I kind of hit a block.  I am not sure what else I am going to do on it so it sits in my studio, half done.

I worked on this painting all day yesterday.  It is coming along, but needs a lot more darks.  I haven't even started her clothing yet because I do not know what color I am going to make it.  In the actual picture that I have, her outfit was a really pale pink, but that wouldn't show up so well in the painting.  I am thinking maybe to go with a burgundy or red of some sort.  I also need to put in a lot more darks.

"Summer Blossoms" by Terry Honstead

This is a 40 x 30 mixed media painting that has lots of meaning for me.  Within the painting there is a story of my life.  If you look closely you can see a baby face (mine) in the second flower from the right on the top.  I also have my name, my report card from 3rd grade, and a ferris wheel (because my grandparents were carnival people).  There are other things as well.  If you would like to see more, you can find me at:  terry-honstead.artistwebsites.com  or email me at:  honstead@paulbunyan.net.

"Branchin Out" by Terry Honstead

This 11 x 14  mixed media painting  was done using doilies, spray paint, lace, and lastly negative painting with acrylic paint.  I wanted to give the impression of a tree without actually painting the whole tree.  I wanted the patterns in the doily and lace to become branches as well as where I used negative painting.  I was happy with how this turned out.  If you would like to see more of my work or purchase a print, you can find it at terry-honstead.artistwebsites.com or email me at  honstead@paulbunyan.net.

"Summer Greenery" by Terry Honstead

This 16 x 20 is done with mixed media on a cradle board.  I have been trying to get a feeling with just a small range of colors.  Each one is done a little differently.  It can be viewed at terry-honstead.artistwebsites.com or email me at honstead@paulbunyan.net

"Two As One" by Terry Honstead

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This 24 x 18 in painting is on cradle board.  I experimented with my liquid acrylics to make the background and then decided to use torn paper collage for the figures.  I had at first painted them, but was just not happy with the results, so I tried the collage and now it seems as it should be!  If anyone is interested in seeing the previous version or purchasing a print, you can find it at:  terry-honstead.artistwebsites.com or email me at:  honstead@paulbunyan.net

"Study in Blue" by Terry Honstead

This is a 24 x 18 mixed media piece that is mostly acrylic.  I added several blues and mixed them with whites and poured and let them mix again on the board.  This was a fun way to start a painting.  When I was satisfied with that, I added darks and whites where I thought it needed.  I was going to add some collage to it at this point, but I liked it too much the way it is now, so I decided to leave it the way it was.  If you would like to see more of my work or purchase a print, you can find them at :  terry-honstead.artistwebsites.com/  or email me at:  honstead@paulbunyan.net.

Abstract #1 by Terry Honstead

I love abstract paintings with a lot of texture and color.  That is what I was trying to achieve in this one.  I thought about adding some more to it, but have decided that it is done.  It is a 11 x 17 mixed media painting and if anyone is interested, they can find it on terry-honstead.artistwebsites.com/  Or I can be reached at honstead@paulbunyan.net

Bold and Brilliant Contemporary Painting by Susan Kemnitz

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Acrylic on wood panel • 6"x6" • $95
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I usually try to limit the amount of red in a painting, but I love the strong red in this! While I was painting it, I did try some other colors, but this particular piece needed to be a strong statement! This painting makes me feel bold. Nothing is impossible! 
 
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"Fanciful" by Terry Honstead

This 15 x 11 mixed media painting is a mixed media on watercolor paper.  It is mostly watercolor, but it does contain a little gold spray paint!  This abstract is part of a series that I am doing now and is available for purchase on my website or you may email me at:  honstead@paulbunyan.net