About us

HC Arts & Crafts is an independent art and crafting business based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, operated by self-taught artist Hazel Childs. Specialising in custom pet portraits, encaustic art, and bespoke greetings cards, she takes on worldwide commissions using mediums like pencil, pastel, acrylic, and wax. 

 

Hazel began her artistic journey after a back injury forced her to

leave her NHS career. Since then, she has built an international

following for her unique paintings on canvas, wood, glass and slate.

My Motto is:-

“ If I can make it or paint it I will”

 

Exploring Landscape Painting with Various Mediums

Landscape painting is a captivating art form that allows artists to express the beauty of nature through a variety of mediums. Using tools such as pastel pencils, acrylic paint, oil pastels, and even encaustic art, artists can create stunning representations of the world around them. Pastel pencils offer a soft, blendable texture that is perfect for capturing the delicate nuances of light and shadow in a landscape. Acrylic paint, known for its versatility and vibrant colours, allows for quick drying and layering techniques, making it ideal for capturing the dynamic elements of a landscape scene. Oil pastels provide a rich, creamy texture that can be used to create bold strokes and intricate details, while encaustic art, which involves painting with heated beeswax, adds a unique depth and luminosity to the artwork. Each medium brings its own characteristics and challenges, encouraging artists to experiment and find their personal style. By combining these various techniques, artists can create unique landscapes that resonate with emotion and invite viewers to experience the beauty of nature in new and exciting ways.

Oil pastels

Acrylic paint 

Encaustic art

Beyond the ordinary

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