How do you know when a series is over? I have asked myself that question more times than I can count. At this point I have to answer the question with a resounding “it is never really over”. A week ago I would have answered it differently. The two series that continue in the studio … Continue reading
2013 Studio Tour
Push the Restart Button
This week was a new beginning. Since moving my studio in April I have been trying to find the key to restarting my series of paintings, the “landscape” paintings in the “Passages” series. The “Dynamic Layers” series is easier to come by for some reason and I continued to work on that series as I … Continue reading
On Photography
This afternoon I had an entirely different topic I intended to write about and then through the magic of a blog to which I subscribe came images from a photographer that I found fascinating so I am going in a different direction. The photographer is Edward Burtynsky. The photographs are wonderful and I am interested … Continue reading
What If?
I had intended to follow-up my “Artist Talk” post with a discussion of “Artist’s Block” but in thinking about where I am at the moment decided to change the topic name because it is not quite right. Now is a time when I am in a transitional place, not blocked just drifting. Having finished a … Continue reading
Artist Talk
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
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
It’s All New
After the first of the year, I mentioned that I thought “new beginnings” described the year ahead but I had no idea just how everything would change. At the beginning of March an opportunity to move my studio to a larger space presented itself. And I took it!! Not only do I now have more … Continue reading
Shaping the Landscape: Melted, molded paintings featured in JSU exhibit
In today’s on-demand culture, it’s easy to forget the process it takes to create good work. With easy access to top-of-the-line computer equipment, software programs, specialized applications and m… via Shaping the Landscape: Melted, molded paintings featured in JSU exhibit.
A Great Ending and Beginning
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
Helen DeRamus Artist 