Hello 2019
I know. It's only the first week of the new year but I'm already into change. Deep Water is telling me that is the word for 2019. Subtle. Silly. Physical or soulful. All worthy of testing. I've re-arranged my three [...]
How forgetting led to remembering
It's been a week of teach, take down and set up. Repeat. With all the focus on the nuts and bolts of the studio I forgot to get my holiday cards sent to the printer. There wasn't enough time to [...]
Encaustic Workshop in the Studio
I'm teaching another encaustic workshop in the studio this weekend. The classroom teacher comes out in me as I prepare each student's place with materials and an outline for the weekend. I arrange each item with care and precision, as [...]
The Joy of Quiet
Today in the studio away from the studio, my 4 legged friend once more showed me I was fussing and he had no clue what I wanted him to do. Too many mixed messages led to frustration on his part. [...]
Lightbulbs and a plate: The hotbox
The rain has washed away the smoke and has made for comfy days in the studio. I've spent the last few days pulling encaustic monotypes on the hotbox. If you haven't been to one of my open studio demos or [...]