"Harvest Moon"
Graphite, Watercolor and Acrylics on Paper.

Something Neat

A finished candle
I have purchased and received many candles over the years. I love them, especially the ones that smell really good. In most cases there is wax left in the jars once the wicks burn out. It always annoyed me that in some cases a lot of wax was left over, but I started playing around with some ideas and came up with a nice way to repurpose the wax. I thought it might be fun to share what I do.

First, I scoop out the remaining wax with a knife or spoon. I put all the shavings into a tin. A used veggie can works perfectly. I pour water in a pot and then place the tin can in the water and let the water boil. The hot water surrounding the can melts the wax.

Taking a nice container or (in this instance a discarded tea cup found for pennies at a flea market) I put a store bought wick in the center. Wicks can be purchased in packages at your local hobby store.

Pour the melted wax in the pretty container and prop the wick up. I use knives. Then, wait for the wax to solidify.

...with wax still inside!

Fresh wick purchased from the craft store
is placed in the middle of a flea market find tea cup.

Double boiler safely melts the wax.

Knives are propped so the wick doesn't slide while the
wax is slowly solidifying.

The flea market tea cup (purchased a whole box
of various teacups for $1) finding new purpose
as a pretty tea light.

"Fall"
Graphite, Watercolor and Acrylics on Paper.

LIve Sketching

More live sketching at the local bar. The theme last night seemed to be concerned or sad looking people. Everyone I drew (or was drawn to to sketch) had such a dire look on there faces. It was interesting to try and capture.

Bartender at the bar...she was smiling
and had a very interesting hat on.

October Finishes

Just finishing up some commissions and sales pieces. Thought I'd share. My custom books are open for all sized pieces, including medallions. Feel free to email me: jenndanza@gmail.com

Here are the October Finishes.



Kipling resin in rose dapple grey:

Echo Medallion in bay roan:

North Light Shetland
slightly CMed to chestnut tobiano:

Hearts...

Hearts. They never stop appearing so I never stop snapping shots. These are from within the last two weeks. Enjoy!

The very last piece of my fine crystal stemware
broke and a part of it broke off in a heart.

"Adoration"
Graphite and Watercolor on Paper.