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Encaustic Workshop Fun

Posted on August 7, 2011

Yesterday’s encaustic workshop was big fun, especially for me.  It’s such a joy to see what students create! Well, here.  You can see for yourself. These are Mellany’s creations:          Here is one by Robert: Of course, once … Continue reading →

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Mining the Unconscious

Posted on July 10, 2011

Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist, wrote about his own dreams. He also drew pictures to describe them.  In 2009, almost 50 years after his death, a book was published that is referred to as “The Red Book”.  The book is … Continue reading →

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Hello, Dalai

Posted on May 5, 2011

I’ve always liked Tenzin Gyatso, aka the Dalai Lama.  His calm serenity and wise words inspire me. He allows me to think the world isn’t as crazy and hopeless as I tend to think it is if I mistakenly watch … Continue reading →

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Making Progress

Posted on April 9, 2011

After some faltering steps, I finally made some progress on the Martin Luther King portrait. It was hard continuing work on my own without my teacher around to guide me, but I finally got my confidence up and got going. … 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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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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Waxing and Waning – in Studio

Posted on February 12, 2011

I’ve taken some time and actually gotten myself in the studio to do some work. Miraculous, yes!  I have mixed opinions about the results, but no bother. Sometimes my least favorite things sell like hotcakes, and my favorites….well, lucky me, … Continue reading →

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Slogged through September

Posted on October 3, 2010

Yep, I’ve been away from the blog for a bit.  Not that I went anywhere or did anything terribly exciting.  I’ve just been slogging through it, as my boss would say. In September in New Mexico, there is a lot … Continue reading →

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Wax On

Posted on September 3, 2010

Finally!  I found some time to make art.  It’s like therapy for me – and anyone who knows me will tell you I need it!   ;D Everyone does wax encaustics differently, I’m sure.  And those of us who choose … Continue reading →

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Pickin' and Grinnin'

Posted on August 31, 2010

My husband and I like music festivals and New Mexico seems to host quite a few.  The music is only part of the fun.  What we really like is the people-watching and observing the goings-on that make up a festival. … Continue reading →

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