Encaustic Artist in Residence at Inn at Loretto

Winter Storm-14 x 22 - Encaustic and Collage on Panel

 

Dave and I have been participating in the Inn at Loretto Artist in Residence Program. We set up our work stations and create our art for 4- 5 hours at a time. It’s a great opportunity to connect with visitors to Santa Fe and locals who wander through the lobby. We answer questions about our work and show samples of finished pieces. It’s been a very rewarding opportunity. If you’re downtown when we’re at the hotel, please stop by and say hi.

We’re also preparing for the June Santa Fe Studio Tour. Save the last weekend in June so you don’t miss the upcoming event. There will be an opening party on Friday June 29th with the actual tour taking place on Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st. Watch for our ads in the PASA and the Reporter as well as other local publications

In the meantime here is the Artist in Residence Schedule:

March 30 – Dave– 12:30-5:30

March 31 – Teena– 12:30-5:30

April 12 Dave– 12:30-5:30

April 26 Teena– 12:30-5:30

May 3-4 – Teena by the entrance to the hotel and Dave in the lobby

May 19-20 – Teena by the entrance to the hotel and Dave in the lobby

Moon Rising- 9 x 6 - Encaustic on Panel

Share
Posted in Encaustic Painting | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Encaustic Workshop Opportunity

Share
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A New Show at the Encaustic Art Institue: “Pulp Fiction” Opening on April 2nd

Hi all-

It’s been a busy time. I have two entries in the “Pulp Fiction Show” at the Encaustic Art Institute Gallery starting on April 2nd. The address in 18 County Road 55A, Cerrillos, NM. Check out the website for directions. www.eainm.com and www.eainm.blogspot.com.

The River Runs Through - Encaustic on Watercolor Paper 23.5 x 31

A Growing Storm • Encaustic on Watercolor Paper • 23.5 x 31

It’s also a busy time preparing for the June Santa Fe Studio Tour on Father’s Day Weekend, Friday, June 17 (the Free Preview Party at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design Gallery from 5-7pm – 1600 St Michaels Drive) and then we’ll open our studio to the public on Saturday, June 18 from 10am – 5pm and Sunday, June 19th from Noon – 4pm. Come and visit Studio One – 1104 Bishops Lodge Road – to see demonstrations of Encaustic painting, as well as Fine Art Photo Illustrartion, Digital Illustration, Pastels and Fine Jewelry. There are 28 studios in total. All offer a wonderful opportunity to see many of Santa Fe’s Fine Artists. Come to the Free Preview Party and watch for information in the Pasa and the Reporter.

I’ve also been giving workshops on beginning Encaustic painting. I plan the workshops according to the time available of those interested. Contact me for more information.

Hope to see you at some of the events.

Share
Posted in Encaustic Painting, Uncategorized, Workshops | Leave a comment

Opening of “Hearts Aflame” at the Encaustic Art Institue on February 12th

You are invited to the opening of the “Hearts Aflame” show at the Encaustic Art Institute on February 12th from 1pm – 6pm
18 County Road 55A
Cerrillos NM 87010

I have several pieces in the show. One of which is my Whispering to the Wind 11 x 12  Encaustic and Collage on Panel.

Whispering to the wind. Who better to listen
to thoughts, fears, aspirations.
No judgement.
All of my words take flight,
The energy of the Universe makes them wonderful.
Releasing fears and replacing them with inspiration.

Please stop by and look at all of the art at the show.

Encaustic and Collage on Panel

11 x 12

Share
Posted in Encaustic Painting, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

It’s been a busy holiday time

Happy New Year! I’m looking forward to a 2011 filled with new discoveries and inspirations that will produce many new art pieces. I’m almost finished with my newest piece, so keep an eye out for the posting when it’s done.

It’s been a busy time with holiday guests and giving workshops. It’s so inspiring to work with new people and see the joy as they discover what working with the encaustic process feels like. I’m looking forward to posting my new pieces as I finish them.

I hope you all have a wonderful 2011.

Share
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Featured in Destinations Travel Magazine

Article_ShutterandBrushFineArt2

Share
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

My latest creation

Now that the Santa Fe Studio Tour is over I’m getting back to my Encaustic painting. Here’s my latest figurative piece. I enjoy working from my life drawings and creating enigmatic nudes. I hope you enjoy this latest addition to my work.

Share
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Getting Ready for the November Santa Fe Studio Tour

I’m busy getting new art produced for the studio tour. I hope you’ll drop by and take
a look at my new work. I’ll be doing Encaustic demonstrations throughout the weekend. I’m at Studio One, a great place to start your tour of many of the finest artists’ studios
in Santa Fe. Be sure to check out the Studio Tour website: www.santafestudiotour.com

This is an exciting event and a great opportunity to see some of the best of Santa Fe.

Share
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Introductory Workshops at Your Convenience

If you’re interested in learning more about the Encaustic process, consider signing up for a one on one workshop (or you can get a group of up to 4 people together to share the experience of working with hot wax.

This is an exciting medium that is very flexible and ignites the imagination as you work with the hot wax process.

Share
Posted in Encaustic Painting, Workshops | Leave a comment

Intoduction to Encaustic Painting

Encaustic painting is a process of using melted beeswax mixed with damar resin (for hardening) and pigments to create a medium that can be used in many ways. It is a medium, which has lasted over 2000 years on funerary portraits done by the Greeks and Egyptians.

This exciting medium has enjoyed resurgence, first in the fifties and now in the past ten or so years. Artists are pushing the limits of this classic technique to produce paintings, works on paper, sculpture and mixed media pieces.

The only restriction is that the ground for the wax must be porous. Unsealed plywood, bisque fired clay, 300# watercolor paper… all of these are good bases to work with.

The wax and damar medium is kept liquid at a temperature of between 175º to 200º. The wax is bonded to the surface using a propane or butane torch or a hot air gun.

Share
Posted in Encaustic Painting, Uncategorized, Workshops | Tagged , | 4 Comments