The summer of 2015 was a good one. A new series emerged. Pictured a few of the paintings.
Category Archives: Encaustic Techniques
Encaustic Workshops for October 2015
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
Spontaneous
While continuing my series of drawings on TerraSkin, I see a new direction. I began adding color, using the many varieties of India ink even though I liked the monochromatic images. Then came the realization that perhaps they could be translated into paintings. Now comes the experimentation with larger works on board in anticipation of adding … Continue reading
Deep Water
I am spending days in the studio this week working on paintings I had hidden from my view so that I could think about them in the abstract, so to speak. When I turned them around to view them on Monday of this week, I had a renewed interest and began to find a way … Continue reading
The Medium and the Message
This weekend at dk Gallery I participated in a panel discussion about the figure and nude in contemporary art. It was well attended and very interesting to hear the other artists: Holly Irwin, Kevin Chambers, Kristopher Meadows, and Susan Easton Burns, talk about their approaches to painting as well as their philosophy of art. What … Continue reading
Summer Encaustic Workshops
I just posted the dates for the summer workshops. Concentration this summer is on the use of mixed mediums (yes I think the word mediums is better to describe). Included are paper, fabric, photographs and other interesting items that participants will provide. I learned early on that those artists interested in medium of encaustic are … Continue reading
Monotypes Flourish
Yesterday I installed a great system for hanging my monotypes so that I can see the progression of the images. Since my last exhibit I fell in love with the system of hanging with magnets. Such a great way to temporarily display for myself as I study what is happening. This is a new method … Continue reading
Success and June
It was a very short winter but fortunately that made for a very comfortable studio (it can be very cold here) for winter workshops. Outstanding, I might add. All the participants brought creativity to the table and I was very impressed with the finished paintings and there were several. One of the artists sent me … Continue reading
More Workshop News
Yes, it has been a while since I posted. I have a good excuse…I’ve been painting, moving (my home, not my studio), exhibiting and that does not even come close to the busy start to the fall. The October encaustic workshop was great. Especially seeing the monotypes that were created during the two days. Amazing … Continue reading
Encaustic and Image
I have recently considered at length working with the encaustic medium as it relates to the new series I’ve been painting. The encaustic medium has a life of its own and will not be tamed though as many encaustic artists will tell you we keep trying to unlock all the secrets. Unlocking the secrets often … Continue reading
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