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Gill Barrett is an experienced Gloucestershire based artist, whose main inspiration is flowers and nature. Gill creates vibrant and unique paintings, using a variety of methods including encaustic wax, alcohol ink and hand dyed tissue paper.
Gill paints with fire using a blow torch to fuse melted wax and paint, for her encaustic pieces. She also creates her signature stunning wispy alcohol ink flowers on yupo paper. Gill also hand dyes tissue paper using ancient Japanese Shibori and tie dye methods to create organic and abstract designs, which are then incorporated into her art and applied to other products.
Gill sees flowers in everything! She enjoys creating my abstract botanical designs based on the organic shapes and wrinkles created as she dyes her tissue paper. This is a process called Extractionism where she interprets her design out of the abstract visual shapes created as she dyes and sticks down her tissue paper. She never knows exactly what composition will emerge! It’s an exciting way to create her unique art, using intuition, creativity and personal interpretation.
Gill is currently writing a craft book to explain how to hand dye tissue paper and then how to use it.
Gill’s original artwork and products are available to purchase.
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About Gill Barrett
Gill’s favourite painting medium is encaustic wax, due to its unpredictability and versatility in achieving tactile texture and a glossy sheen when polished. She also enjoys using vibrant alcohol inks to create her signature organic and wispy flowers. Using the ancient methods of encaustic wax painting requires melting pigmented beeswax and painting it on a wooden surface, before fusing it with a blowtorch – truly painting with fire! Shellac and waxy pigments are manipulated with flames to create unique and colourful art.
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Scan the QR code to go to my new website! #artforsale #artistsoninstagram #paintingsforsale #paintingsforhome #homedecor #homedecoration #artwebsite #encausticart #seascapes #floralart #abstractflowers #gloucestershireartist
Check out the art on my new website! Link in bio. #gillbarrettart #floralart #seascape #gifts #giftideas #christmasgiftideas #christmasgifts #gloucestershireartist #encausticart
Using some of my hand painted tissue paper to create a beautiful large tea light or candle holder. See link in bio to see more art using hand dyed tissue paper. #tealights #gillbarrettart #tissuepaper #tissue #tealight #candleholder #christmasgifts
Have a look at my brand new website for some original artwork! Perfect for Christmas gifts or for your own home. #newwebsite #waxart #encaustic #encausticpainting #inkart #artcalendar2025 #artforsale #artforsalebyartist #gillbarrettart #paintings #gloucestershireartist
My winter berry cushions are available on wraptious.com for a limited time. All designs are based in unique designs made with wax, ink and tissue paper. #cushions #cushiondesign #cushionsforhome #floralcushions #botanicaldesign #wraptiouscushions #gillbarrettart #gifts #giftsforher #christmasgifts #giftideas
Art calendar for 2025 now available. Link in bio for gillbarrettart.co.uk #2025calendar #calendar #calendar2025 #2025 #newwebsite #artcalendar #artforyourhome
My new website has just launched! Subscribe for updates. #gillbarrettart #newwebsite #artforsale #homedecor #homedecoration #artforsale #waxart #floralpaintings #encaustic #encausticpainting #floralart #artforhome #giftideas #gifts #gloucestershireartist #interiordesignideas
Playing with wrinkles, texture and highlights….. #texturepainting #seascape #landscape #inkpaintings #inkpainting #art #blueandgreen
My winter berry designs are available to purchase at wraptious.com as cushions. Limited time only! They would make lovely Christmas gifts or buy for your own home! #wraptious #wraptiouscushions #wraptiouscushioncompetition #mistletoe #berries #rosehips #winterberries #winterart #cushions #cushionsforthehome #cushionsforsale #cushionsdesign #homedecor
Inky florals and texture… #flower #vibrantart #vibrantartwork #inks #floralink #floralinkscape
Work in progress… inky under layers for a meadowscape. #meadowpainting #meadowpaintings #inkart #inkpainting #ink #meadow #flowers #meadowflowers
Playing with wax, tissue and inks … website launch coming very soon! #gillbarrettart #tissueart #tissueartwork #mistletoe #mistletoeart #mistletoeartwork #bluesandgreens #wrinkledart #artdesigns #christmascards #christmascards #christmascarddesign #inkyart #christmasberries
Gill Barrett Art 2025 calendar coming soon … #gillbarrettart #artcalendar #artcalendars #calendar #gloucestershireart #gloucestershireartist
Alcohol ink flower on encaustic wax. #encausticpainting #encaustic #encausticartist #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #artforhome #interiordecor #homeart #homedecor #flower #flowerpainting #blueflower #florals #gillbarrettart
Encaustic wax, tissue paper and ink… #gillbarrettart #wildberries #winter #winterart #autumnart #mistletoe #encaustic #weekendart #christmasvibes
Waxy florals in progress…. #encaustic #waxpainting #floralpaintings #flower #whiteflower #workinprogess #artinprogress #waxyflowers #meltingwax #floraldesigns #gillbarrettart
Encaustic wax, hand dyed tissue paper and inks combined into floral vibes … #wax #waxaddict #waxart #floralart #flowersofinstagram #flowerslovers #gloucestershireartist #gillbarrettart #floralpaintings #homedecor #abstractflowers #wispyflowers #newwebsitecomingsoon
Playing with wax, hand dyed tissue paper and wrinkles! #tissue #tissuepaper #tissuepaperart #berries #mistletoe #autumn #christmas #wax #gillbarrettart #ink
#gillbarrettart #waxart #newwebsite #follow #artforyourhomeorbusiness #artforyourhome #homedecoration #homedecor #floralpatterns #flowers #winterberries #wildberries #mistletoe
Encaustic wax art coming soon! #artforsale #artforyourhome #artforthehome #homedecor #home #homedecor #floralart #waxpainting #waxart #flowers #gillbarrettart
Final piece with wax embellishments added. #gillbarrettart #gloucestershireartist #encausticpainting #floralpaintings #homedecor #homedecor #homemadecards #pink #floralpatterns #inks #floralillustrator #illustrator
Floral work in progress. If you would like to see more of my art, please follow me. #gillbarrettart #gloucestershireartist #wipart #floralpaintings #floralart #flower #flowers🌸
#newwebsite #artforsale #waxpainting #homedecor #gillbarrettart #gloucestershireartist #floralpaintings
Waxy layers of floral encaustic wax! Website launching soon! www.gillbarrettart.co.uk #encausticpainting #encaustic #waxart #gloucestershireartist #flowers #floralart ##floralpaintings #waxpainting #gillbarrettart #newwebsite #homedecor #artforyourhome #artforyourwalls
Encaustic flower details #encausticpainting #waxart #encausticflowers #floralart #flowers #fantasyflowers #randfpaints #shellacburn #randfoilsticks
After a lovely visit to @jacksons_art_gloucester I’ve got the blowtorch out ready to lay the foundations of some waxy floral art! #jacksonsartsupplies #jacksonsartgloucester #encaustic #encausticpainting #floralart #floralwax #gloucestershireart #gloucestershireartist
The beginnings of some floral paintings….
#floralpaintings #tissueart #flowercentres #flowers #underpainting #paintingsinprogress #ilovepainting #gloucestershireartist
Website coming soon!
Alcohol ink pink flower. #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #gloucestershireartist #redflower #pinkflower #wispyflower #gillbarrettart
Fusing the under layers for the start of an encaustic wax seascape. #encaustic #waxpainting #encausticart #gillbarrettart #seascape #waxart #encausticprocessvideo #handdyedtissuepaper #gloucestershireartist
My website is in development! Looking forward to launching it soon! Follow me to learn about my art, get top tips and buy my art. #newwebsitecomingsoon #encausticart #encaustic #alcoholinkartist #collageart #collageartist #artwebsite #tissuepaperart #tissuepapercollage #handdyedpaper #vibrantart #vibrantartwork #floralartist #flowers
Encaustic landscape art. #encaustic #encausticpainting #landscapeart #waxart #landscape #gloucestershireart #gloucestershireartists
A fly over my latest encaustic wax and tissue painting. #encausticart #encaustic #encausticpainting #gillbarrettart #landscape #landscapeart #artforyourhome #homedecor
Last chance to buy my inky floral cushions from wraptious.com. How would they look in your home? Use code ART20 to get 20% discount until 23rd July! #wraptious #wraptiouscompetition #cushionsforhome #homedecor #homefurnishings #cushionsforsale #cushionstobuy #interiordesign #interiorstyling #interiorstyle #cushions #cushionstyle #floralcushions #flowercushions #followｍe
You can buy my cushions for a limited time from wraptious.com. Swipe to see the vibrant designs. Which is your favourite? #cushionstyle #cushions #cushionlove #luxurycushions #cushiondesign #wraptious2024 #wraptiouscompetition #abstractfloral #abstractflowers #flower
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Would you like to learn how to create beautiful unique hand dyed tissue paper? Follow me to learn more.
For a limited time you can buy my inky floral designs on cushions. Swipe to see the designs. Go to wraptious.com and search Gill. You can vote for my designs on their Facebook page by giving my designs a thumbs up or by sharing. #wraptious #wraptiouscompetition2024 #wraptiouscompetition #wraptiouscushions #inkyflowers #inkart #inkflower #inkflowers
Vibrant alcohol ink florals with rippled petals and feathery tendrils. Follow me if you love bright, abstract floral art. #alcoholinkart #alcoholink #alcoholinkpainting #alcoholinkpaintings #alcoholinkartist #floralpaintings #vibrantart #abstractflorals #followme
Waxy experiments …….#encausticpainting #encaustic #encausticwax #encausticwaxart #encausticartist #waxaddict #waxpainting
Layers of luminous wax and shellac to enhance the floral designs. Swipe to see more examples. #waxart #waxartist #encausticpainting #encaustic #encausticart #wax #floralartist #artforyourhome #interiordesignideas #interiordecor #artforhome
Inky waxy floral beginnings. Swipe to see different designs. #waxflower #waxflowers #floralpainting #tissueart #interiors #encausticwax #encausticwaxart
Alcohol ink wispy flower. #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #alcoholinkartist #florals #flowers #fantasyflower #purpleflower #blueflower #abstractflower
Did you know that my art is available on a wide range of lovely products on RedBubble? Search for GillieB. Swipe here to see some examples. #redbubble #redbubbleartist #redbubbleshop #floralart #flowersonproducts #gifts #clothes #gillbarrettart
My entries for the Livingstone St Ives Open Call. All are encaustic wax and hand dyed tissue paper on wooden panels. Painting with molten wax and fire! 🔥 #encausticart #encaustic #encausticartist #encausticwax #gloucestershireartist #gloucestershireart #livingstonestives #livingstonestivesgallery #livingstonestivesopencall2024 #livingstonestivesopencall #livopencall #newartwork #paintingwithwax #paintingwithwaxandfire
Abstract encaustic wax flower with shellac burns on a circular board. #followｍe #encausticart #encausticartist #waxart #encausticwax #encaustics #encausticmixedmedia #gloucestershireartist #gloucesteshireart
Just experimenting with encaustic wax in abstract florals #encaustic #encausticpainting #encausticwax #experimentalartist #floralart #flowerpaintings #abstractflorals
A vibrant flower in encaustic wax with shellac burns. #floralfantasy #flowerpainting #flowerpaintings #encausticart #encausticartist #waxartist #shellacburnonwax #shallacburn #artforhome #followｍe #gloucestershiregalleries
Vibrant abstract floral piece just completed. Hand dyed tissue and encaustic wax on birch panel. Swipe to see texture. #texturedart #encaustic #encausticpainting #encausticwax #encausticwaxart #gloucestershireartist #cheltenhamartgalleries #floralart #flowerpaintings #abstractfloral #abstractflorals
My Flower Power design is available to buy for a limited time on wraptious.com as a set of four coasters. Under their Easter Competition section. #wraptious #wraptiouscompetition #wraptiouscoastercompetition #flowercoasters #floralcoasters #floralart
A fuzzy bee amongst watercolour flowers. #beeart #beeartwork #floralart #gloucestershireartist #beepainting #art #bee
Vibrant dyed pieces. #vibrantcolors #vibrantcolours #handdyed #handdyedart #brightpatterns #colourfulart #gloucestershireartist #abstractartwork
Added shiny resin to some small floral pieces. Follow me if you love vibrant and unique art. #floralart #flowerart #flowerartwork #resinflower #resinart #cotswoldartist #artforhomes #gloucestershireart #giftsforhome #smalbusiness
More charcoal bees. #bees #bee #bumblebee #beesketch #honeybee #beepainting #charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #charcoalartist #gloucestershireartists #gloucestershireart #gloucestershireartist
Been drawing some fuzzy charcoal bees in close up. #charcoal #charcoaldrawing #charcoaldrawings #beepaintings #bee #bees🐝 #bumblebee #beeart
Latest in my floral series. This time a single bloom in a square frame. #flowerpainting #floral #floralart #flowerpainting #flowercentre #resinart #resinartwork #alcoholinks #ink
Latest floral painting sealed in resin. Swipe for details #resinart #craftresin #flowers #flowercentres #flowerpaintings #iloveflowers #vibrantart #gloucestershireartists
Waiting for resin to dry! #resinart #resinartwork #floralart #flowerpainting #flowerpaintings #flowercentre #gillbarrettart #vibrantart #tissuepaperart #ink #inkart
Vibrant hand-dyed tissue paper. Some embellished and mounted on wooden panels. #giftwrapping #giftwrap #giftwrapped #tissuepaper #paintings #abstractflowers #abstractpainting
More fun with vibrant hand dyed tissue. Swipe for more. #vibrantcolours #tissuepaper #wrapping #wrappingpaper #wrappingpaperdesign #wrappingideas #abstractflorals #stationerysupplier #stationerydesign #giftwrapping
Happy New Year to all. New tie dye designs. #tiedye #wrappingpaper #wrappingpaperdesign #artforwrappingpaper #shiboristyle #newyearart
Embellished hand dyed tissue. #floralart #flowerpainting #fantasyflowers #encausticwax #encaustic #encausticwaxart #tissuepaperart #gloucestershireartists #gillbarrettart
Happy Christmas to you all! Here is a selection of my art from this year. #2023 #myart #myartwork #alcoholinkart #alcoholink #tissueart #encaustic #encausticpaintings #gillbarrettart #shiboriart #floralart #flowers
Tea light holders decorated with hand dyed tissue and wax. #waxart #tealightholders #tissuepaperart #tealights
New hand dyed tissue paper is now available in my shop Etsy shop. Link in bio. #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsyfinds #etsyhandmade #tissuepaper #giftwrapping #giftwrappingideas #giftwrap #presentwrapping #giftwrapideas #giftwrapideas🎁 #christmaswrap #christmaswrapping #luxurygiftwrapping
Experimenting with Christmas coloured hand dyed tissue paper. Swipe for some examples. #tissuepaper #tissuepapers #handdyed #handdyedpaper #christmas #chistmaswrappingpaper #wrappingpaper #wrappingpapers #christmascolours
Trying out some small alcohol ink flowers on cradle board and covered in shiny resin. Swipe to see them. #resinflowers #resinart #resinartwork #resinartist #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #alcoholinkflowers #fantasyflowers #artlife #flowersmakemehappy #flower
Upgrade your wrapping with this luxury shibori style hand dyed tissue paper. Uk only. Limited stock. Link in bio. #etsy #etsyuk #etsyukseller #etsyshop #tissuepaper #giftwap #giftwrappingpaper #luxurygiftwrapping #shiboripapers #shiboridye #shiboridesigns #luxurywrapanddesign #luxurywrapping #tissuepaper #tissuepaperdesign
Lots of new encaustic wax paintings, collages and bookmarks added to my Etsy shop. UK only. Link in bio. #etsy #etsyukseller #etsyukshop #etsyuk #artforsalebyartist #artforsale #encausticart #artforsaleonline #artforyourwalls #homedecor #homedecorideas
Limited stock! UK delivery only.
You can buy my unique floral design on a cushion from wraptious.com. Available for a limited time only. This design is hand painted flowers on tissue paper, embellished with encaustic wax. It would make a lovely gift or addition to your own home. #wraptiouscompetition2023 #wraptious #wraptiouscompetition #cushion #floralcushion #floralcushions #cushiondesign #cushiondesigns #homefurnishings #homefurnishing #homedecoration #homedecorideas #cushionforhome #floraldesign
Waiting for resin to dry always seems to take forever. Will it cure correctly? Fingers crossed. #resin #resinartwork #floralart #flowersinresin #resinpaintings
Waxy florals
Wax and ink collide in flowers, of course!Swipe to see close ups. #flowerpaintings #floralpattern #floralpatterns #flowerpattern #flowerpatterns #waxflowers #encausticwaxart #encaustic #inkyflowers #vibrantpatterns #flowerart #texture #textureart
More inky and waxy vibes. #waxart #inkart #anstractflorals #florals #colourfulflowers #flowerpaintings #vibrantart #watercolourink #ilovepaintingflowers #abstractartwork #artforyourhome #artforhome
More inky and waxy delights. Swipe for more. #waxart #inkart #florals #floralpainting #floralpaintings #flower #flowers #encausticwax #encausticwaxart #encausticwaxartist #vibrantart #vibrantartwork #abstractfloral
New tissue paper designs by Gill Barrett Art. Would you buy these? #tissuepaper #giftwrap #giftwrappingideas #giftwrapping #wrapping #giftwrapideas
Did you know some of my designs are available on Redbubble? Search GillieB to see the range of gifts, homeware, art, clothes and pet products. Swipe for some examples. #redbubble #redbubbleartist #homedecorideas #homedecoration #homedesigns #petproducts #dogbandana #cushions #dress #floralrucksack #laptopcover #phonecase #christmasgjfts #christmasideas #christmaspresents
More inky botanical shapes ready to turn into waxy flowers! I’m addicted! 🤣 Follow to see the results. #florals #inkart #inkflowers #tiedye #abstractflowers #abstractflowerpainting #decorforhome #decor #paintingsforhome #flowerpainting #vibrantartwork #gloucestershireartists
Adding more detail to my abstract flowers! #floralpainting #floralpaintings #flowerpainting #flowerpaintings #flowercentres #encausticwax #encaustic #inkpainting #inkyflowers #inkart
The beginnings of a new floral project. #floralart #flowerpaintings #flowers #inkart #inks
Making some more small encaustic vessels. Some black this time with dried flowers added to the outside. All rimmed with gold. #encausticart #encausticsculpture #encausticvessel #waxbowl #driedflowers #driedflowerart #floralart #iea_encaustic #iea_encausticartists
Experimenting with encaustic bowls and dried flowers. #driedflowers #encaustic #encausticwax #encausticwaxart #waxbowl #bowl #floraldish #floralbowl #driedflowerart #iea_encaustic
Making abstract patterns in oil paint ready to use in collage. Inspired by @susanmccreevyartist and her recent landscape tutorial. Just need them to dry now!! #abstractart #patterns #geliprinting #geliprints #collageart #collage #organicart
Holiday vibes. Making a starfish out of encaustic wax and damar resin. #encausticartist #encausticsculpture #encausticart #encaustic #encausticwax #holidayvibes #starfish #beachvibes #starfishart #waxart #waxsculpture #iea_encaustic
The beginnings of new ideas for under paintings. I can see trees and roots. 💡 #ideasforart #newart #abstract #anstractart #playingwithinks #inkartists #havingfunwithart #abstractlandscapepainting #imaginarylandscapes
Making some little sketchbooks with encaustic covers. Used some botanical prints for the designs. #encausticwax #encaustic #encausticart #sketchbookmaking #sketchbookcover
Voting closes on Monday 10th July. Many thanks to all who have voted for my designs. You can still buy cushions or prints of these designs but only for a limited time. #wraptious #wraptiouscompetition2023 #cushionsforsale #cushionsforhome #cushionstyle #cushions #homedecor #homedecoration #interiordesigns #interiordecor #artforhomes #artforhomes #artforsaleuk #cushionsdesign #alcoholinkartist #alcoholinkflowers #alcoholinkartwork #alcoholinkartwork
Remember you can still vote for me in the wraptious competition. You can vote for all five designs. It closes soon! You can also buy cushions and prints of these designs. Only for a limited time! #wraptiouscompetition2023 #wraptious #wraptiouscushioncompetition #cushions #cushionsforhome #homedecoration #home #homestyle #artforhomes #artforhomedecor #floralartwork #floralcushions #fantasyflowers #alcoholinkartists #cushiondesign
My wraptious competition entries are live! You can vote for me on wraptious.com Search competition then Gill Barrett. You can also buy cushions and prints with my designs on! For a limited time only! Any votes and purchases are much appreciated. 😊 #wraptious #wraptiouscompetition2023 #alcoholinkflower #alcoholinkflowers #flowers #floralpaintings #artforhomes #homedecoration #interiordesigns #interiordesigners #cushions #cushionlove #floralprints #flowerdesigns #interiorstyling #interiorstyles
Another couple of abstract alcohol ink landscapes on yupo paper. #abstractlandscape #abstractlandscapes #yupo #alcoholinks #alcoholinkart #rangerinks #timholzink #artforhomes #hotelart #fantasylandscapes
A waxy seascape. Swipe to the end to see the whole painting. #encausticwax #encaustic #waxart #waxartist #encausticpainting #seascape #seascapepainting #seascapepaintings #waves #seaspray #rocks #rockspainting
Alcohol ink abstract landscapes with added pen details. #aiart #aiartcommunity #alcoholinkart #alcoholinklandscape #alcoholinklandscapes #alcoholinkartist #gloucestershireartist #gloucestershireartists #landscape #abstractart #abstractlandscapeart #abstractart
Details from some vibrant alcohol ink flowers. Swipe to see them all #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #aiart #alcoholinkartists #alcoholinkartist #alcoholinkpainting #flowerpaintings #floralart #vibrantflowers #flowerdetails #wispyflowers
Trying to get some texture in my encaustic painting. Swipe for more snippets. #encausticwax #encausticwaxart #encausticwaxartist #waxart #waxartist #beeswaxartist #beeswaxart #beeswaxartwork #rocks #rockstrata #livemoor
Playing with vibrant alcohol inks. Swipe for more colours. #alcoholinks #alcoholinkpainting #alcoholink #vibrantcolour #vibrantcolours #floralart #petalpainting
Enjoyed making this alcohol ink floral commission, using turquoise, green and gold inks. #alcoholink #alcoholinkart #alcoholinkartist #floralart #flowerpainting #homedecoration #homedecor #artforhome #artforhomes #interiordesign #interiordecoration
Experimenting with lots of encaustic wax texture. #encaustic #encausticwax #encausticwaxart #encausticpainting #paintingwithwax #paintingtexture #gloucestershireartists #rocks #textureart #homedecor #homedecoration #artforhomes #interiorart #interiorartwork
Getting lost in the layers of wax! Is it finished? 🤣 #encausticwax #encaustic #encausticwaxpainting #waxpainting #landandsea #isabellegaboritencaustics
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