tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78297021002078835052024-03-05T17:38:56.474-08:00The Art BlogCreative Inspiration
from Alicia Tormey StudiosAlicia Tormeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096196997700603745noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829702100207883505.post-34356460662298376842018-09-18T14:45:00.002-07:002019-01-21T15:26:04.341-08:00Crafting Your Artist Statement: L@5 8/24/18<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Crafting Your Artist Statement</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold;">Tips for writing the perfect artist statement so that your statement is as compelling as your artwork! This is a recap of pointers shared on </span><span style="color: #674ea7; font-weight: bold;">Live @ Five</span><span style="color: #444444;"><b>, catch me live on Instagram every Friday at 5pm PST.</b></span></span><b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b><br />
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Think of your artist statement as an introduction to you as an artist and your <u>current</u> body of work.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Don’t tell people what to think, share what the work means to you, not what you want it to mean to somebody else</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">Introduction vs instruction</span><span style="color: #666666;"> </span></b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Write to someone who doesn’t know you or your work</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Keep it simple and use accessible language that is not too technical and will not exclude anyone regardless of their exposure to the arts </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>With your artist statement you are adding another layer to your art, so tell the story behind your work </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>It is an opportunity to explain things which aren’t evident through just seeing, such as your process, materials, inspirations, etc. </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Explain your visual language through written language, use your words to help viewers understand what your artwork means to you.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Write in the first person, this is your change to share what you think and how you feel, so take it!</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Have multiple different versions (same with your resume and bio)</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Different lengths can be used for different purposes</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>short - postcard</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>medium - gallery</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>long - website</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>As your art changes so should your artist statement, rewrite it each time you produce a new series to keep it up to date. </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Make sure to have your artist statement on your website (along with your bio and resume!) and use it when submitting to shows/exhibitions</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Give yourself time and space to write multiple drafts</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Think about how you would explain your art to your mom… honest, real, and without pretense </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>It’s okay to elicit professional help in writing, sometimes your ability to communicate visually is not as refined as your ability to communicate verbally</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Don’t try to impress, try to express and be genuine</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Don’t brag/name-drop accolades, shows, or anything else in your statement</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>These things belong in your resume/CV</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">As always, thank you so much for watching</span> <span style="color: #674ea7;">Live @ Five</span>!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">Discover more about my own painting techniques</span> <a href="https://www.aliciatormey.com/preview" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></span><br />
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Alicia Tormeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096196997700603745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829702100207883505.post-9198548707171827082018-07-27T18:48:00.004-07:002018-07-28T10:50:00.446-07:00Materials Master List - L@5 7/27/18<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 18pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Hey! Thanks for joining me over on Instagram for Live @ Five. Here is the materials list that I recommend for you, you don't need everything at once but do refer to this as a master list of all the materials you could need. You can also visit the <a href="https://www.aliciatormey.com/resources" target="_blank">resources page</a> on my website or my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-0e6bf482" target="_blank">Amazon page</a> to see images and prices for these materials. </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 standard fire extinguisher/1 or 2 Tundra aerosol </span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fire extinguisher</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strong electric fan</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 box disposable Nitrile gloves</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Metal fire-safe wastebasket with lid</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sheetrock</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - 2 or 3 pieces of 2’ x 2’ sheetrock to cover work surface and create burn zone.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Griddl</span><span style="color: orange; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">e</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>, skillet, or hot plate</b></span> - should have a 200 degree F temperature setting visible.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Griddle </span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Surface thermometer</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bernzomatic TS3000 or TS3500 torch</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and one standard propane fuel cylinder.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Flat-bottomed tins/foil pans</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to hold melting wax - minimum of 4 foil ‘mini-loaf pans’ for clear and white medium and 6-12 4 to 8 oz tins for colored encaustic paint.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring clamps</span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">:</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 2 x 2” and 1 x 4” spring clamps.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Natural bristle brushes </span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- approximately 6 x 2” and 12 x 1” inexpensive chip brushes are a good start.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encaustic Medium</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - 2 x 1 lb (recommended: R & F encaustic medium)*</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Readymade Encaustic paints </span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- R&F/Encaustikos in white, yellow, blue, red, and green. </span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A good start would be R&F’s Encaustic Starter set, supplemented with a stick of ultramarine blue, or Encaustikos Academy Set. These should both be supplemented with an additional stick (R&F) or 1.5 oz tin (Encaustikos) of titanium white.</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No need to buy translucent colors at this time</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">--you can make any color translucent by adding Clear encaustic medium to it, and </span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">you can vary the translucency by adding more medium to make it more translucent (sheer), or less medium to make it less translucent/more opaque.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Silicone molds</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in various sizes</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blue painter’s tape</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - 1½” wide</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 unprimed/raw braced birch painting panels </span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- 10” x 10” or smaller. 8” x 8” size is great for experimenting.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shop towels</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or rags for cleanup</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exacto knife</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - #1, #11 blade </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Variety of metal scraping tools: potter’s loop recommended</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, can use etching, embossing, woodworking or dental tools, for example.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 2” putty knife</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for clearing wax drips from work space.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12” length of</span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ball chain</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Transfer paper</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - comes in graphite as well as a variety of colors.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Oil paint</b></span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - small amount for creating colored lines.</span></li>
<li><b style="color: #ff9900; font-family: avenir; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Toner photocopy</b></li>
<li><span style="color: #ff9900; font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shellac</span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> </b>-<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 can Amber</span></li>
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<br />Alicia Tormeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096196997700603745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829702100207883505.post-31246316357366359492018-06-27T17:14:00.003-07:002018-06-27T17:16:41.903-07:00Troubleshooting and Materials - L@F 6/22/18<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-large;">Here are the show notes for the latest... </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Thank you for taking time out of your busy, creative life to join me on </span></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Instagram </span><span style="color: #444444;">each Friday for </span></b><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">Live @ Five</span></b><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">!</span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">I get a lot of questions each week about when </span><span style="color: #990000;">Live @ Five</span><span style="color: #666666;"> goes live in various countries around the world so my team created a handy chart to help you figure out when to tune in ba</span></b></span><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">sed on your time zone:</span></b></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">On this platform Instagram users can create their own channel and share video content longer than is allowed on regular </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">Instagram</span><span style="color: #666666;">.</span></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">I will be sharing some </span><span style="color: #990000;">Live @ Five</span><span style="color: #666666;"> highlights on my </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">IGTV</span><span style="color: #666666;"> channel </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliciatormey/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;">@AliciaTormey</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">, so be sure to check it out.</span></b></span></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;">Last week's </span><span style="color: #990000;">Live @ Five</span><span style="color: #666666;"> "Road Map to Finding Your Own Voice" will be posted on the </span><span style="color: orange;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LearntoBurnEncausticClasses/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Learn to Burn</span></a></span><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Facebook </span><span style="color: #666666;">page shortly!</span></span></b></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I received such an amazing response from last week's episode "Road Map to Finding Your Own Voice."</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Many wonderful messages and emails sharing stories and personal experiences.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Thank you so much for these, they encourage me and let me know that I am adding value to your artistic lives with these live shows.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>The episode from the week before was about "Taking your Passion to a Profession."</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I wanted to remind you that this is not the only path as an artist.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>If you want to just make art for yourself and not make a business of it that is OK.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>This does not make you any less legitimate as an artist.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Encaustic cures over about an 18 month window.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>To work on semi-cured panel you need to reheat and re-liquefy the old wax before introducing fresh wax.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>If you do not reheat the wax you run the risk of the old and fresh layers not adhering to one another.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Use a nice hot torch at a "Fuse to Abuse" intensity, and walk that flame across the entire surface.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">See the torch chapter of the </span><a href="https://learn.aliciatormey.com/courses/learn-to-burn" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Learn to Burn</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> online course for more information on torch intensity.</span></b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I use a propane blowtorch almost exclusively.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Butane burns at 3,580° F</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">MAPP burns at 3,670</b><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">° F</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Propane burns at 3,600</b><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">° F</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Seems like small differences, but I can feel the difference when I'm torching and I prefer the propane temperature. </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>A single propane tank lasts me around 3 months of extensive use, so depending on your habits it could last you much longer. </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pro-tip: always have a backup tank and torch handy!</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I use a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-14-1-oz-Propane-Gas-Cylinder-304182/202044700" target="_blank">Bernzomatic propane tank</a> with either their <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-TS3000KC-Self-Igniting-Torch-Kit-336626/203368720" target="_blank">TS-3000</a> or <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-TS3500KC-Multi-Use-Torch-Kit-361479/300870607?MERCH=REC-_-rv_search_plp_rr-_-NA-_-300870607-_-N" target="_blank">TS-3500</a> torch heads. </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>The TS-3500 replaced the TS-3000 and it is just as good.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>You can still find the TS-3000 at some retailers or online.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>They often come in kits with a tank and a head sold together. </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I prefer these heads because they have a smaller nozzle and are incredibly versatile with a lot of range for your flame intensity from a kiss of heat to a full on "Fuse to Abuse" heat.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I very rarely use a larger torch, but when I need more burning power for larger panels I use an <a href="http://www.iwatani.com/cp/torch/tc-pro2/" target="_blank">Iwatani torch</a> or a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-Premium-Torch-Head-328626/203718633" target="_blank">Bernzomatic TS-8000</a>.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Whatever torch you decide to use, make sure it is a trigger start model (that's what the TS stands for.)</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Don't ever force ignite your torch, if it will not start that means something is wrong.</u></b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #666666;">In the </span><span style="color: orange;"><b style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://learn.aliciatormey.com/courses/learn-to-burn" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">Learn to Burn</span></a></b></span><span style="color: #666666;"> e</span><span style="color: #666666;">-cour</span><span style="color: #666666;">se I use <a href="http://danielsmith.com/" target="_blank">Daniel Smith</a> brand titanium white dry pigment.</span></b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>This may no longer be available, but you do not need to get this exact brand of pigment to get good results. </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I currently use <a href="https://www.gamblincolors.com/oil-painting/color/dry-pigments/" target="_blank">Gamblin</a> brand dry pigments to make my colored wax and shellac.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>For any Canadian readers, check out <a href="http://www.kamapigment.com/" target="_blank">Kama Pigments</a> in Montreal.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>You do not even need to get pigment at all, you can buy ready-made encaustic color and use shellac in its natural amber.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I recommend <b><a href="https://www.encausticpaints.com/paints" target="_blank">Enkaustikos</a></b> or <a href="http://rfpaints.com/products/encaustic/encaustic-color" target="_blank">R&F</a> for their ready-made encaustic paints. </b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I use so much white wax that I make my own using pigments. </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>To make colored wax using pigment.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I use a ratio of about one heaping tablespoon of pigment to each pound of medium.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>According to <i><a href="https://www.cooksillustrated.com/features/8529-martinis-should-be-stirred-not-shaken-but-for-how-long" target="_blank">Cook's Illustrated</a></i>, to make a proper martini, you need to stir for two minutes, so think of this when mixing in your pigment!</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Use titanium white and NOT zinc white.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Always wear a mask, a regular painters mask will do, to avoid inhaling any of the airborne pigment.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Any excess pigment can be disposed off as long as it is contained in something.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Wet a paper towel with rubbing alcohol to wipe up/soak up any stray pigment so it is safely embedded.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>They have both white and yellow beeswax available in one pound or one ounce blocks. </b></span></li>
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Alicia Tormeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096196997700603745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829702100207883505.post-48106994570307691382018-06-20T18:10:00.003-07:002018-06-20T18:10:35.422-07:00Passion to Profession: L@5 6/8/18<b style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are the show notes for the latest </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Original Broadcast: June 8, 2018</b></span><br />
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<b style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">"I want to paint full-time, how do I go about turning my art into a profession?" </b><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>From Passion to Profession... </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>The most important thing to do in order to turn your Passion into a Profession is to start thinking of your studio/creative endeavors as a business!</b></span><br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Develop a long-term plan for where you want your creative efforts to take you.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Continue generating your art/offering and commit yourself to creating a meaningful body of work.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As you're building up your portfolio you also need to set aside half of your time to growing and marketing your business (yes, I said 50% of your time).</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Really take it seriously and think of your work as much as a business as it is a creative, artistic practice!</span></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>These are the 4 key elements I recommend you have in place if you wish to transform your creative endeavors from a pastime profession to a full-time profession:</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. Business License</span></b></div>
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<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure your operation is up to any local or national legal standards.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I recommend using your proper name as your business name, for example "Jane Smith Art", "Jane Smith Studio", etc.</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">People need to be able to identify you as the business owner so that they can further connect with you.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oftentimes creative and whimsical business names, while fun to create, obscure the person behind the business. </span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">By using your proper name in your business licensing your name can stay the same even if your business transforms.</span></b></li>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. Social Media</span></b></div>
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<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You should have one or more social media accounts</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Set-up accounts on as many platforms as you like: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc. </span></b></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Don't overextend yourself.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In the beginning, narrow down to one or two platforms that you enjoy as a user and nurture </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">those daily to build an engaged audience. </span></b></span></li>
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(Oh, by the way... I'm in the process right now of creating an online course that will help you through this very process. In the course I'm sharing the methods I currently use to grow my own creative enterprise using social media.)</span></b></div>
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<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Remain professional and on brand when posting to your social media accounts.</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Save the rants, vacation photos, and cat videos for private accounts only.</span></b></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Be consistent across all your profiles so people know who you are no matter what platform they find you on.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Use your business name, based on your personal name, for all your accounts.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Use the same photo of you (recommend) or of your logo for all your accounts .</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Post regularly to your profiles.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I recommend once daily for Instagram and 2-3 times a week for Facebook.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>It's a must that you have a website, it's your home base on the internet and should include, at minimum:</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Portfolio </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>People will contact you through your creative work so let that be the focal element.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>If you have an extensive portfolio (more than 25 or so images) pare it down or organize into groups.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Contact information </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Make sure visitors to your website have a way to reach you. </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>About page</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: white;">Tell visitors about your creative enterprise; who you are, what you create, and why you do it.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: white;">Share what makes you unique and what makes your art special. </b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>When you first create your website here are some things to consider:</b></span></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It does not have to be perfect, just get it up and live so people have a place to go to see your work and get to know you better.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Even just a contact page as a placeholder for a full website is enough until you get things going.</span></b></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>You can build out as you go and add more elements.</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Don't get stuck in perpetual "Coming Soon"; remember your goal should be published not perfect, get something up and you can tweak it later.</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Your preferred method of contact (if you only want to be contacted via email then just include your email address).</b></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Your social media handles.</b></span></li>
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Original Broadcast date: June 1, 2018</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Thank you so much for watching</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span><span style="color: #990000;">Live @ Five</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">! If you missed the show, here are some of the topics and questions I went over during the broadcast along with some links and images to go along with the information.</span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Where do I sign my artwork, how do I sign, and what is the best way to sign an encaustic painting?</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Multiple options; on the back, on the side, or on the front by scarring and filling with oil or with carbon transfer paper or with some type of stamp.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Signature doesn’t have to be visible.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you find a way that works best for you then stick with it and </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">be consistent</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">; sign all your work the same way (with a few exceptions).</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">I add the year it was made and occasionally also the title of the piece.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sometimes I will sign the side if the piece if it is going to be on display in a public space like a hotel lobby.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://betsyeby.com/" style="text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;">Betsy Eby</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://www.jessicadrenk.com/" style="text-decoration: none; white-space: pre;">Jessica Drenk</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre;"><a href="https://www.lauramoriarty.com/" style="text-decoration: none; white-space: pre;">Laura Moriarty </a></span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tonyscherman.com/" style="text-decoration: none; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tony Scherman</span></a></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Know <u>who</u> your audience is before worrying about <u>how</u> or <u>where</u> to reach them.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Homework: sit down and imagine in a very clear way who is going to be drawn to your artwork; what do they do, where do they live, etc.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Once you know who your audience is it is much easier to find them!</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can get a sneak peek over at </span><a href="http://creativecrushpodcast.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">CreativeCrushPodcast.com</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">I created a hotline just for you! Now you can call me directly with your burning questions, comments, or requests. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i>Creative Crush Hotline is open:</i> 206-880-0533</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Many artists see my work and mistake it for an acrylic pour. Each week I field questions related to the acrylic pour process because it so closely resembles some of my techniques. I only work with encaustic so I am no authority when it comes to acrylic pours... but here are links to a few folks and their websites, Youtube channels, and Facebook groups (kindly provided by Live @ Five viewers) who can help you out.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://acrylicpouring.com/" target="_blank">Acrylic Pouring</a> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.gregbenz.com/" target="_blank">Greg Benz</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmYknOXe6JMBK_WovyyIbw" target="_blank">Rick Cheadle</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/woodypoo" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Annemarie Ridderhof</a></span></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/str/acrylic+pouring/keywords_groups" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Acrylic pour FB groups</span></a></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Most of my sculptures are just wax without any substrate and this is what makes them super delicate.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">If you are going to use clay, then make sure not to glaze it, glazed ceramic is sealed and your wax will just sit on top and not adhere to the substrate.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Are collectors ever reticent about buying encaustic art</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Yes, they are!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">People hear the word “wax” when it comes to encaustic, and despite loving the painting, they are worried about it melting or being too fragile.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Your job as an encaustic artist is to educate collectors about the durability of your art.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encaustic is really no more fragile or susceptible to damage than any other type of </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">f</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ine art</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Remember, encaustic is not just beeswax, it also has damar resinwhich elevates the overall melting temperature and makes the wax much more durable.</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Original Broadcast date: May 25, 2018</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #073763;">For more extensive info on shellac and the shellac burn technique, check out the </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="https://learn2burn.thinkific.com/courses/learn-to-burn" target="_blank">Learn to Burn</a></span><span style="color: #073763;"> e-course!</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Outside of the U.S.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Exactly the same in Canada, with the addition of French on the label</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Amber VS clear</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Clear shellac is just filtered amber</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes referred to as 'orange' or 'brown' instead of amber or 'blonde' instead of clear</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The clear starts milky but dries clear</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Can make white shellac mixing titanium white and clear shellac</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">90% of the time I use amber shellac either mixed with colored pigment or just on its own</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Spray shellac</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I never use spray shellac</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Only comes in clear</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Contains a chemical propellant that I don't want to mix into my paints</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Comes out in a thin spray which will not give a good burn</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The brand of paint does not matter</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Any interior satin enamel paint will work </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I use the same dark espresso brown on all my pieces for consistency</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Be mindful of extremes in temperature and extreme changes in temperature</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Due to the addition of the damar resin, encaustic has a much higher melting point than plain beeswax</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Direct exposure to strong sunlight can soften or cloud encaustic</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cold can cause the painting to crack</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Don't store or display encaustic artwork where you wouldn't leave a small child</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The shelf life of a piece</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Can return to and reactive a painting at any time, even years down the line</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Encaustic hardens and cures after about 18 months and it is fine to go out into the world during this time</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you want to go in and add new paint over old, cured paint you might detect a difference in malleability so make sure to reactivate the wax with an even exposure to heat</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Focus on the long haul; how do you imagine yourself and your art in 1, 5, 10 years from now</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Know your 'why?' Why are you doing what you do?</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stop comparing yourself to others in a defeatist manner, don't think of how much better others are but think about how you can better yourself </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Practice, educate yourself, and invest your time</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The artist's journey never ends</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #45818e;">Original Broadcast Date: May 18, 2018</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Additional</span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;"> links and resources to the topics covered on the most recent LIVE show are </span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;">listed here.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">Each can of shellac has a Lot# printed on the lid. (See photo above) Generally the Lot# will start with the letter “S” followed by a series of numbers like the one pictured above. The first number to appear indicates the year your shellac was produced. The lot number in the photo sample shows that this was made in 201</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">6. </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">A number </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">7</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;"> would mean 201</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">7</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;"> and a number </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">8</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;"> would indicate 201</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">8</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">. The year indicated will be within a recent 3 year span so we know by this sample that the lot number shown in the photo is indicating 201</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06; text-decoration: underline;"><b>6 </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #b45f06;">and not 200<b>6</b>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For several months now, my studio team and I have been working fiercely on the creation of a very special <b><a href="https://www.aliciatormey.com/preview" target="_blank">online encaustic course</a></b> for you and now we are closing in on the launch date. Oh my...I can hardly believe it! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My love affair with this medium began nearly 20 years ago and this course is packed with all the juicy tidbits I have developed and discovered along the waxy way. I've laid it all out for you in a beautifully produced video format. This online course goes into great detail showing you critical methods that will transform the way you work with encaustic and light the way if you're new to this magical medium. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Edited">Seriously…that's it! Show up! Show up for yourself, </span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">for your craft and</span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> for your own success. Show up everyday and do something that will impact your creative goals. I</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">f you only have an hour…then devote that entire hour and d</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">o nothing but focus on your project or goal during this creative time.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">(</span><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><i> <span style="font-size: large;">see my tips below for help with this</span></i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">) Obviously the more time you commit to showing up for yourself the sooner you will see results.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">You will be surprised at how quickly your time compounds into real progress…and how progress can translate into success.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Make it a priority to show up </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">in your studio and produce your art, compose your music or write that novel</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Sometimes you'll make really great things happen, but many times you're more likely going to make mediocre and even terrible creations. </span>Ignore<span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> your inner critic</span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> and just keep it up. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Beat The Clock</span><span style="font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">:</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Try this…you will see impressive results on your very first round. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Use the timer on your phone (that is now set to Airplane Mode) or some other timing device with an alarm on it. Block out a specific amount of time to devote to your creative project. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Work in time modules (I prefer 30 to 90 minute sessions) and keep working until the alarm rings. (no cheating) Feel free to keep going once your alarm goes off or set up another round on your timer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Make it Sexy</span><span style="font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">:</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> Turn your creative area into a luxurious and inspiring place that you just can't wait to hangout in. Add special furnishings, lighting and objects that "lure" you into your creative space and "seduce" you into a creative state of mind. Warning: Be careful not to go overboard and clutter up your space…clutter is distracting.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Think<span style="font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> Present Tense</span></span></span><span style="color: #134f5c; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">:</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> Stop putting projects off for your future self to accomplish "someday". Make it your "today self" and think in terms of days and hours instead of weeks, months and years. Instead of telling yourself my deadline is in three weeks...no no no dear one...your deadline is in 21 days. See how that makes you think in terms of action instead of planning? It's a cool trick and your mind will fall for it every time.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">These are just a few ways that you can increase the amount of time you devote to your creative practice and show up for yourself and your success. You will see significant progress in your work if you start implementing some of these tips and w</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">hile there </span>aren't<span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> many sure things in life... I can guarantee: </span><span style="font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><i>When you do nothing...</i></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><i>nothing happens! </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Start showing up right now and you'll begin to </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">experience</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> success. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit;">Check out this fantastic </span><a href="http://jamesclear.com/ira-glass-failure" target="_blank"><i><b>article on </b></i></a></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><a href="http://jamesclear.com/ira-glass-failure" target="_blank"><i><b>Success </b></i></a><span style="font-style: inherit;">from </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #192024; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 32px;">Ira Glass, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #192024; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 32px;">the host and executive producer of the popular National Public Radio show, </span><em style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #192024; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 32px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This American Life</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #192024; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 32px;">.</span>Alicia Tormeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096196997700603745noreply@blogger.com1Seattle, WA, USA47.6062095 -122.332070847.2636695 -122.9775178 47.9487495 -121.68662379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829702100207883505.post-22753866846760347182016-11-25T11:43:00.003-08:002016-11-25T11:43:45.429-08:002017 Workshops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I’ve been traveling like this for months now... hiking up mountains to view distant valleys, wading through tide pools that stretch out beyond the horizon and exploring lush exotic gardens filled with rare botanicals. This is all my conception, of course, but when I’m depicting this place through my artwork, it becomes very real to me. So real that I can sense the mist on my skin, feel the mossy ground under my feet and smell the intoxicating perfumes of it’s strange and wild flora.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for the summer <b>Open Studios Event at <span style="color: #e69138;">INSCAPE</span></b>. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Come get inspired by this historic Seattle building now home to more than 100 artists and creative entrepreneurs. Join us on Sunday, June 5th, from 1pm to 6pm as we open our doors to the public for the first time this year.<b> </b>Take advantage of the <i>Free Parking</i> for the day in the back lot. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>WHERE:</b> <span style="color: orange;">815 Seattle Blvd, Seattle WA 98134</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>WHEN:</b> <span style="color: orange;">Sunday, June 5th - 1pm to 6pm </span></span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0px;">How could I have forgotten</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">…</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0px;">just how much fun it is to teach encaustic classes? It’s been several years since I taught my last encaustic workshop and I had put it out of my mind just how delightful it truly is to teach and share my passion for this amazing medium. And as an added bonus, I get to meet so many lovely creative people at the same time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0px;">If you would like to join me in the studio I still have a few spots available for the <b>March 5th and June 11th 1-Day Encaustic Intensive</b> and a couple spots in the <b>October 15/16 2-Day Encaustic Immersion Workshop</b>. If a private session is more your speed let’s coordinate our calendars and get you in here before I'm all booked up. Please visit my </span><a href="http://www.aliciatormey.com/#!workshops/czqc" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"><b>Workshops Page</b></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0px;"> on my website for all the deets. </span></div>
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Celebrating the first official day of winter with some amazing icy art! </h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">1. <strong>Show Up</strong>: This is the single most effective thing you can do to improve your productivity in the studio. Get in there. Even if you are just making phone calls, sorting out your brushes or organizing your supplies. Simply spending time in your studio will get you into the habit of creating. Daily time spent in your studio will improve your productivity.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br />2. <strong>Set Goals</strong>: Set goals for yourself and break them down into smaller categories: Long Range, Short Term and Immediate. Example: I am going to paint 5 pieces this month, 2 paintings this week and prep 1 panel this afternoon.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">3. </span><strong style="font-family: verdana;">Dress the Part</strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";">: Put on your favorite work clothes for motivation. I have a great pair of funky old shoes (see photo) a beautiful scarf and a paint-encrusted smock that make me feel super creative the moment I slip them on. Discover your power outfit and wear it when you need some extra motivation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">4. <strong>Connect with Community</strong>: Join an online forum and leave comments. Create or join a local chapter for artists in your area and meet once a month to discuss your progress and share resources. Start a blog and invite people to share their comments. Connecting with others will keep you going.<br /><br />5. <strong>Make Yourself Accountable</strong>: Tell someone what you are working towards and share your progress with them. Enlist their help to keep you on track. Knowing that someone is waiting to see your results can help maintain your momentum.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br />6. <strong>Lower Your Expectations:</strong> Not everything you create will be a masterpiece so allow yourself some time to make the experimental work and rough pieces that will inform your next masterpiece.<br /><br />7.<strong> Open Your Studio:</strong> Invite a guest or the whole neighborhood to visit your studio. This will help you to get things organized and asses the amount of work you have ready to display.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">8.<strong> Apply for Calls:</strong> Nothing like a deadline to get you motivated so apply for juried shows and art opportunities and create new work to submit. Even if you don’t get accepted the exercise of assessing your work is invaluable. Here are a few links to organizations that post National Calls For Art and other art opportunities: </span><a href="http://www.artdeadlines.com/"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Art Deadline.com </span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";">, </span><a href="http://www.arts.wa.gov/"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Washington State Arts Commission</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> and </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.callforentry.org/">National Calls For Entry</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">9.<strong> Take a Class:</strong> Sign up for a creative class or workshop. I prefer workshops because they tend to be condensed and intense. This will help you plug into your arts community and connect with like minded folks. It’s easy to comeback to your studio and continue working if you are already in the zone and dressed for the occasion. Arrange to meet with other students after the class. Here's a link to my own workshops page: <a href="http://www.aliciatormey.com/workshops" target="_blank">Learn to Burn Workshops</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br />10.<strong> Host an Art Exchange:</strong> Throw an art exchange party – Invite guests to bring a small piece of original art in a plain brown wrapper to swap with other guests. When you know your work will be judged by your peers it can motivate you to up your game.</span><br />
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<strong></strong><strong></strong><span style="font-family: "verdana";">11.<strong> Trade Critiques:</strong> Swap critiques with another artist. Share your work and use the feedback you receive to propel your work forward. Make changes and submit the new work for additional feedback – The exchange of ideas will help you stay focused and energized.<br /><br />12.<strong> Give Yourself Permission:</strong> This is the most important tip of all...Don’t let other work or a looming deadline trap you into paralysis. The dishes, the laundry and the shopping can wait. <i><b>Schedule time to be in the studio and give yourself permission to be there.</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><span style="font-family: "arial";">If you have other tips for getting motivated please feel free to share them here. I will post some tips on finding inspiration in the coming weeks. Cheers!</span></span>Alicia Tormeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096196997700603745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829702100207883505.post-55145150056916795082015-10-09T15:19:00.004-07:002015-10-13T16:34:56.923-07:00Opening Highlights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After months of long hours laboring over this body of work it was such a joy to be surrounded by so many friends and followers. The gallery was at capacity for most of the evening. I'm still buzzing from all the love and enthusiasm from that night. Thanks to all you wonderful people who ventured out. And for those of you who longed to be there in spirit here are a few more snapshots from the event…</span></div>
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This is one of my favorite pieces in the show titled "Playground". The colors are so vibrant in this one.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail from "Playground" 24 x 48 encaustic w/ mixed media</td></tr>
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These three botanicals look so great stacked together…hope they all go to one home. Would be a shame to break up the family. </div>
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