Monthly Archives: March 2011

Encaustic Workshop

Posted on March 27, 2011

Last weekend I attended a three-day workshop to learn how to do representational work in encaustics. So far, I’ve been doing all sorts of abstract stuff, which I love to do, and not really trying much realism because well, I … Continue reading →

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Wax Lasts!

Posted on March 11, 2011

Ancient wax encaustic paintings have survived centuries.  I happily leave unfinished works laying around my studio while I wait for inspiration to strike.  I don’t have to worry about the colors fading or the paint drying or anything like that. … Continue reading →

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More Encaustic Work – from Picasso to Cranes

Posted on March 6, 2011

It was a crazy week at work, so art seemed liked good weekend therapy.  I was reminded by my dear friend Hollis that I promised to work on a new piece for her.  She gave me a couple of options … Continue reading →

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New Abstract Encaustics

Posted on March 3, 2011

Some days I just HAVE to get into studio.  Tuesday I came home from work and went directly in there and started warming up the wax.  Dinner?  No time.  Walk the dog?  Sorry.  It was all about the wax. I … Continue reading →

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