Here in the Southern USA spring started early. My car and literally everything else is constantly covered in pine pollen. However, it is beautiful here with trees and flowers blooming in full. I notice that green appears on my palette as well. My studio is now blooming with new paintings. Since the beginning of … Continue reading
While it is still in the 90 degrees outside in the Southern USA where I have my studio, I took a virtual trip to review photographs taken at the Savannah Botanical Gardens last winter. I am participating in an exhibition at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve gallery this fall for the next two months with … Continue reading
One-Day Encaustic Workshop Sunday, October 18, 2015 1PM – 4PM Helen DeRamus Studio Artisan Resource Center 585 Cobb Parkway, Suite L-1 Marietta, GA 30060 770/378-9003 Register at http://www.helenderamus.com This is an introductory workshop with all supplies included in the fee. It is an opportunity to create several paintings using encaustic medium and learn the basics … Continue reading
I took photos of my place of work this morning and since it is a space without central heat, I am waiting on the space heaters to begin their difficult task of raising the temp from a lowly 44 degrees. And believe me when I say I am not complaining when I know the NE … Continue reading
I’m back!! This spring and summer have been so incredibly busy that I hardly know where to begin. Seriously. Summer is usually my quiet studio time, but not this summer. It really started in the spring with my trip to Chicago and the visit to the Botanic Gardens. Returning to the studio was … Continue reading
I gathered together some of the encaustic painting tools and there they are. Since I took these photos I have added new tools, a digital thermometer for example. In the upcoming Encaustic Workshop, June 14 and 15, I will introduce new supports. There are some interesting surfaces besides wood that may be used. Cannot wait … Continue reading
dk Gallery will be celebrating five years in Marietta, GA USA in November. I have been represented by the gallery since it’s inception and delivered paintings last week for the anniversary exhibit to open on November 1. The growth of the gallery is nothing short of miraculous, opening during the financial meltdown the gallery now … Continue reading
The 2013 fall season is a busy one to say the very least. On the calendar first is the WCAGA (The Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia’s “More” exhibition at Brenau University. It’s opening reception is September 19th, a Thursday beginning at 5:30pm. Earlier in the day I will be conducting an encaustic workshop for … Continue reading
The Artist Talk is an opportunity to talk about my work to people I have never met and to many others whom I do know. Yesterday at the Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College, five artists participating in the Decatur Fine Arts Exhibition spoke about their work including me. I must admit that I love … Continue reading
I’m reflecting and assessing. Time to do that since there were and are so many events on the schedule. The large commission for Griffith Art Gallery was accomplished and picked up by the client and gallery owner (Thanks Dave) before Christmas. I was so glad to finish by the deadline and have the paintings approved … Continue reading
