Paint Carving

Contemporary hand carved artworks.

I layer paint thick, then carve it with wood carving palm tools. This gives my artwork depth and texture. I love the desert and the beauty that comes from a harsh environment.

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Carving Paint

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I layer acrylic paint 40-70 layers thick onto wooden panels and carve the paint. Not the wood.

I carve the paint to reveal my design in the different layers of colors I have brushed on over weeks of preparation for a single artwork.

I carve paint

Desert inspired art.

Vibrant colors and deep cuts into the acrylic paint reveal my favorite desert plants and creatures

with as much texture and depth as I can give them.

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Currently Accepting Commissions

My collections sell out fast and I am so grateful for that. If you would like an original carved artwork sometimes the easiest way to get one is to commission it. View my commission page to find out more.

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Hand Crafted

Original Block Prints

Block printing is an ancient technique of carving a design into a block and pressing the inked block by hand onto paper.

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Thanks for visiting my work,

i’m Brit Hansen

I live in the Painted Desert region of Northern Arizona and find my inspiration from the colors and life and the desert. My husband and I built our home with our own hands in 2020 and are so happy being full time artists.

I have two beautiful children and love to create artworks I can envision in happy homes like mine. I want my art to help others achieve a space where they feel comfort, peace and joy. I understand how artwork can transform a space into a home and make it feel like you.

For more of my story and how I became an artist you can read my about page.

My process.

Design It.

I always start by planning my color palette. It helps me design all the artworks from a collection knowing what colors I am excited to work with. I also need to plan how I will layer my paint and what texture I am going to incorporate in the designs.

Carve it.

Sometimes I already have the design drawn up and sometimes it’s just in my head and I sketch it out onto the painted panel before I start carving. I am more confident with a carving tool in my hand than a pencil.

Would you like to learn to carve?

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Carving Tips & where to Start

Learning to carve and finding my style took years. If you would like a few tips to save you time and find out if carving may be right for you join my email list below and get a free PDF guide on how to get started.