D.M. Le Bris - Painting Every Day

New Website

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 03:06:00 +0000

I haven't posted for quite a while,
I have been very busy creating new work.
All my encaustic tools have now been put aside but
I plan to paint with hot wax again soon.
My new website is now online;

Its design is simple and easy to navigate.

The portfolio of my work is separated into five collections.

1) Oil and Cold Wax on Paper
2) Oil and Cold Wax on Panel.
3) Encaustic on Paper.
4) Encaustic on Panel.
5) Small Work.

Danielle M. Le Bris Fine Art

Newsletter for the Art Tour

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:59:00 +0000

My newsletter for the Art Tour is done...

Now I need to print it.

Another month to go for the Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour.

Always an exciting time to talk to all the visitors and share our ART.

Oil and Cold Wax Experiment #7

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:43:00 +0000

I forgot how strong the odor of oil paint was….

My studio is next to my bedroom and
the odor is creeping under the door.
Waking up during the night I want to open the door,
go in and start a new painting.
Is that a good sign? I think so...
It is interesting but, whatever abstract mark I make
I always end up with some kind of landscape.
So, I guess I need to go with the flow...
Abstraction will come when it is ready...
Middle of the night project...Still in progress.
My first try on "oil paper"..

16" x 18"
Oil and Cold Wax
on Oil Paper

Oil and Cold Wax Experiment #6

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 03:36:00 +0000

On Strathmore 18" x 24" mixed media pad,

I painted with Oil and Cold Wax
and came up with these three paintings.

My goal was to create three atmospheric abstracted landscapes.

They were a challenge but, I believe they work well together.

Unfortunately when I pulled the blue painter's tape off

it ripped some of the paper around the paintings...

I"ll have to mat and frame them

or mount them on a cradled board, separately.

Oil and Cold Wax

on Mixed Media Paper

Oil and Cold Wax Experiment #2

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:34:00 +0000

I spent the afternoon working on these two paintings.

I was experimenting with cold wax and oil paint.
Mixing together the cold wax and the oil paint - 50/50 ratio.

In the past I have used Encaustic (hot bees wax with oil pigments)
which is a very different technique.

I find cold wax very challenging but exciting at the same time.

It is going to take a while for me to master this new medium.

Oil and Cold Wax

on Mixed Media Paper

Experimenting with Cold Wax

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:45:00 +0000

I haven't posted for a while, life got in the way!

I put away my encaustic paints and my favorite torch for a while

and began playing with oil and cold wax...

Here are 2 experiments on mixed media paper.

They are on the same paper,

not sure if I should separate them

forcing them to be single!

Should I or Should'nt I ?

Oil and Cold Wax on Mixed Media Paper

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:36:00 +0000

Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 15:20:00 +0000

Joyous songs and Christmas cheer...

May love, laughter and friendship be yours all year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2019 Calendars

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:27:00 +0000

My 2019 calendars are in...only 9 left.

There are 13 images of my paintings
in this new wall calendar.
Constructed with heavy, matte cardstock
and glossy images.

SIZE in INCHES:
11"x 8" 3/4 closed
11"x 17" 1/2 open

Available in my studio

or in my shop on Etsy:
FREE shipping until December 31st.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/472891146/wall-calendar-2019-images-from-original?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

For more images visit my Etsy Shop

"The Raven"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:24:00 +0000

I saw a raven in my garden!

Beautiful, large bluish black bird.

Impressive!

I always wanted to paint a raven so.... here "He" is!

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Cradled Birch Panel

5" x 5"

SOLD

This painting is No longer Available on

The DAILY PAINTWORKS website;

but if you'd like to see more works do
Follow this link below:

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/danielle-m-le--bris-2496/artwork

"Le Jardin"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 22:43:00 +0000

I have always been fascinated by gardens

hidden behind walls.

I saw them in France and in England as a child.

So much mystery!

In my studio, I painted this encaustic painting

drawing upon my memories.

I used encaustic (hot bee's wax and mixed media)

oil pigments, imagery, drawing,

tree stamp/seal and many layers of wax.

5" x 5"

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Cradled Birch Panel

SOLD

This painting is no longer available on

The DAILY PAINTWORKS website.

Follow this link below:

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/danielle-m-le--bris-2496/artwork

"Love Birds"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 22:05:00 +0000

The snow covers the ground,

the wind is howling and the temperature is below zero...

I am longing for warmer weather,

in my garden,

where I can listen and watch

all the beautiful, colorful birds.

In my studio I created this painting

while thinking

of the yellow finches of summer's past.

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Cradled Birch Panel

5" x 5"

SOLD

DAILY PAINTWORKS

Follow the link below.
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/danielle-m-le--bris-2496/artwork

OR
Also AVAILABLE in my ETSY Shop
Follow the link below.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/570125942/original-encaustic-painting-great?ref=shop_home_active_1

"Libellules"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:18:00 +0000

I have a small pond in my backyard.

During the summer I can enjoy watching the delicate dragonflies

flying gracefuly above the water.

They come in many shape, form and colors.

They were my inspiration for this encaustic painting I titled "Libellules"

which is the French translation for Dragonflies.

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Birch Panel

5" x 5"

SOLD

"Simplicity"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:35:00 +0000

A single red flower in a green field

would attract anyone's attention.

An elegant and fragile red poppy

is definitely an inspiration for a new encaustic painting.

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Birch Panel

5" x 5"

SOLD

This painting is available on Daily Paintworks
Follow the link below

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/danielle-m-le--bris/simplicity/638659

"La Belle Tour"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 20:19:00 +0000

In my studio I was thinking of my youth,

Paris and the Eiffel Tower.

Then I decided to create this fun little painting.

Memories flowed in and out...

It made me smile!

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Birch Panel

5" x 5"

SOLD

This painting is currently on Daily Paintworks

Follow this link:

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/danielle-m-le--bris/the-tower/638235

"Coquelicots"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:03:00 +0000

Poppies are elegant but so fragile while dancing in the wind.

"Coquelicots" is their French translation.

Red flowers sparingly dotting the green landscapes

were a familiar site in my country walks, during my chidhood.

Those memories were my inspiration for this painting.

Looking at it, I can actually feel the breeze caressing the petals.

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Birch Panel

5" x 5"

AVAILABLE

This painting is available for sale on the Daily Paintworks site

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/danielle-m-le--bris/coquelicots/638019

"Welcoming the Moon"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:50:00 +0000

After an early walk in the mountain

I was inspired to create this painting.

The air was fresh, the moon still in the sky

and the yellow flowers seemed to welcome the morning,

saying goodbye to the fading moon.

This painting is now available on Daily Paintworks.

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Birch Panel

5" x 5"

SOLD

Please follow this link to Daily Paintworks.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/danielle-m-le--bris/hello-sky/637807

"Blue Bird"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

I just added this pretty blue Bird

to my Etsy Shop.

Perfect gift for Christmas, Birthday

or any other occasions

Encaustic and Mixed Media
on Birch Panel

5" x 5"

SOLD

My 2018 Encaustic Paintings Calendar is now on Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 23:57:00 +0000

D.M. Le Bris©2017

My 2018 Calendar is now for sale,
in My Etsy Shop.
Thirteen of my Encaustic Paintings will be featured;
Just in time for Christmas,

To visit and to see all the paintings featured please follow this link.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/472891146/only-5-left-wall-calendar-2018-images?ref=shop_home_active_46

"Le Hibou de Tonton Francois #4"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:16:00 +0000

Just finished this painting for the open studio
on Columbus Day Weekend.

The imagery has a history close to my heart.
As a young man, my uncle Francois had an owl as a pet.

He adored it just like he loved his bee's
- hives were hiding in the field.

This painting was done in his honor.

I have done another version of this painting
but this one is the largest so far.

Encaustic and Mixed Media
on Birch Panel

12" x 6"

SOLD

Opening Reception - Click on image to enlarge.

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:14:00 +0000

My 12" x 36" Encaustic and Mixed Media Painting

"Earth Tapestry #5"

was selected by juror

for the 82nd Regional Art and Craft show

at the Fitchburgh Art Museum , Massachusetts.

Opening Reception:

Friday June 23rd 6-8pm

The show will run from June 23rd to September 3rd.

"Earth Tapestry #6"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Mon, 22 May 2017 15:44:00 +0000

I worked all winter on this encaustic painting,

looking to create atmosphere and texture.

It reminds me of an early morning,

foggy day on my pond.

Herons always come and visit,

quietly inspecting the water for tasty morsels.

Encaustic and Mixed Media

on Birch Panel

18"x 14"

AVAILABLE
To purchase visit the link below
https://www.etsy.com/listing/518542582/original-encaustic-painting-by-danielle?ref=shop_home_active_1

"Seafaring Tale"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:08:00 +0000

I just added this encaustic painting

"Seafaring Tale"

to my Etsy Shop.

Encaustic and Mixed Media
on Birch Panel
10"x 10"

AVAILABLE
To purchase visit the link below

https://www.etsy.com/listing/472636430/gift-for-sailors-gift-for-herhim-home?ref=shop_home_active_4

Happy Veteran's Day

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:26:00 +0000

This painting is in honor of all the veterans out there.

Thank you for your service.

We are proud of you.

This card is now available in my Etsy shop.

www.etsy.com/shop/torchandpaletteart

"Santa"

noreply@blogger.com (D.M. Le Bris) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 17:35:00 +0000

This vintage Santa is now part of my collection of Christmas Note cards.

I added a snow flake cut out design to make it more festive.

These cards are now available in my Etsy Shop.