The Art Blog

Another great workshop wrapped up last weekend. My studio was filled with the creative energy of some very inspired and talented students.  Here are a few highlights from our weekend of wax...   Students from the latest workshop... The "Gang" from left to right: Nichole, Betty, Chris and Ashley. Gallery of student work! All this and more in just two days! These are all from one very prolific student...great work Chris! Nichole concentrating on her work. Student work-in-progress. Betty made the journey up from Las Vegas just for the workshop. Encaustic painting by Betty. Ashley was the master of  the image transfer technique. Chris was an art makin' machine! ...more work from Chris  Thanks everyone! It was a delight to have you all in my studio for this workshop! For more information on my encaustic painting   workshops click here !

Just finished up a 3-Day Encaustic Intensive with a lovely group of artists. One student traveled all the way from New York to participate in the class and everyone had a great time learning how to paint with wax.  Here's our photo diary of the workshop...   Students exploring in the studio .   detail from student work    Student Art Gallery A meaningful collection of work emerged after three full days of painting and the fearless exploration of materials. Alexis came all the way from New York for this workshop!     Encaustic painting by Alexis Wheeler Patty was fearless with her color and master of the landscape. Encaustic painting by Patty Shelledy Mike was inspiring, inventive and industrious. Encaustic painting by Mike Harrison. Sam is a master with the blowtorch and genius with design. Encaustic painting by Samantha Slater.  New friends...Patty, Mike, Sam and Alexis! ...

Thought I caught a glimpse of my future in this mesmerizing crystal ball. It appeared to be floating here while water seeped out from the top and created what I would call a thin skin of water around the sphere.The effect is hypnotizing. This and many other spectacles of nature are on display at the Northwest Flower & Garden show. What a great way to escape the winter chill and find some inspiration among the fragrant displays of spring flowers and fantasy gardens. The image above is a living chandelier. Plants spiral down a trough-like frame that is lit from within. I give them credit for a great concept but I think it could have been better executed. This glorious Japanese Maple specimen is over 100 years old and the soul essence of this tree is palpable when you are standing near it. I watched as passers-by stopped in their tracks and gasped with appreciation.  Toise - Encaustic on panel - 24 x 64  Reminder: There are only a ...

Now is your chance to jump in and learn how to paint with encaustic. Due to a few last minute cancellations I have openings in my Intro to Encaustic Workshop for this weekend - Saturday and Sunday, Feb 12 & 13. Classes are held in my new studio located in the INScape Arts Building in Seattle's International District. Contact me right away if you are interested. Next workshop will start in April - see side bar for more details. Hope you can join us!