The Art Blog

Even if you are not a writer I recommend watching this thoughtful and inspiring interview with Marie Forlio and author, Cheryl Strayed.  I guarantee this is time well spent. The topics discussed translate to any creative field or endeavor and as I watched,  I was replacing the word "writer" with the words "artist" and "painter".  This is empowering for those of us in creative fields and especially enlightening if you are waiting for permission to live out your creative life!  Watch this NOW!!!!  

Is there a secret to success? Yes! And I'm about to let you in on it. It's one of the best known secrets for achieving success as an artist, (or writer, musician,  photographer, maker…you name it)! It's surprisingly simple really.  The big secret is this... Seriously…that's it! Show up! Show up for yourself,  for your craft and  for your own success. Show up everyday and do something that will impact your creative goals. I f you only have an hour…then devote that entire hour and d o nothing but focus on your project or goal during this creative time. ( see my tips below for help with this ) Obviously the more time you commit to showing up for yourself the sooner you will see results. You will be surprised at how quickly your time compounds into real progress…and how progress can translate into success.   Make it a priority to show up  in your studio and produce your art, compose your music or write that novel .  Sometimes you'll mak...

Registration is now open for 2017 workshops. Head on over to the Workshops page at aliciatormey.com and reserve your spot!  ALICIA TORMEY ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOPS

I'd like to invite you to come on an adventure with me. There’s no need to worry about packing, airports or lost luggage because I’m talking about virtual travel; a form of mental globe trotting. 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. An exhibition of my latest work, revealing this inner universe, will be on display next month at Hall Spassov Gallery . I invite you to bring your imagination and join me for the debut of Terra: New Encaustic Works.  Opening reception: Friday, Oct. 7th from 5pm to 9pm. Hall Spassov G...

It's time for the summer Open Studios Event at INSCAPE .  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. Take advantage of the Free Parking for the day in the back lot.  Don't forget to come by studio 118 and say hello to my new buddy, Winston!  Here are all the deets: WHAT: Inscape Open Studios WHERE: 815 Seattle Blvd, Seattle WA 98134 WHEN: Sunday, June 5th - 1pm to 6pm Check out the Inscape Facebook Page too!   

How could I have forgotten … 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.  Private studio session in progress! It all came flooding back to me last week as I initiated the re-launch of my Encaustic Workshop Program with two charming ladies from Down Under. They traveled all the way from Melbourne, Australia to join me for a private studio session. How cool is that!? This was the studio before the encaustic party got going! Calm before the wax storm! I am honored they made such a great effort to be here and we had an absolute blast flinging wax and creating art in my studio for four days.  Judy putting some new techniques to the test. I taught them all my tricks and techniques...

Celebrating the first official day of winter with some amazing icy art!  On  Mount Javornik, part of a mountain range in eastern Slovenia,  photographer Marko Korosek  captured these beautiful images of ice that is  formed by high winds and freezing fog.  Some great inspiration here for  sculpture.  Russian photographer Andrew Osokin captures wintery magic at a micro level. Check out these captivating images of ice formations: Francis Latreille captures mother natures stunning arctic sculptures. Love the dark blues and the beautiful layers. So inspiring... Any ice art collection must include a few works by one of my favorites… Andy Goldworthy: Stay warm and cozy my friends!