Encaustic Art - practice!

Hi, I think it has been about 3 and a half years since I picked up at iron...to paint with!! I had a little bit of a practice today and definitely need more practice but thought I would post some of the steps that I took to achieve this one:

I used an A6 coated card and used a mixture of white, blue and a little purple / lilac for the sky.  It took a couple of passes over the card to try and get an effect I was happy with.

Then I looked for a mountain effect.  This time I loaded the iron with a white, touch of grey and some purple.  Hoping to give a snowy, heather effect (from a distance!).  I then added a little green, red and purple across the card to further the landscape towards the front. 

I then added in the very front of the image, using the side of the iron to attempt some texture / foliage effects.  

I then added in some hint of floral undergrowth and some reeds.  And of course, the encaustic birds to complete the image:

I do love the colours in this one (well, its purple of course!) Still more practice I think...hope you enjoyed looking. Thank you ! x