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
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I love to paint
I love to paint. Not a big secret for those who know me well. I have been painting for the better part of my life and remember the first time I stepped into an art studio and loved the aroma of oil and turps. To some that is not appetizing but to me it is … Continue reading
Fall Encaustic Workshops 2012
It’s that time of year again when the weather is cooling and creative energy rises. Here in the South and the rest of the country, summer was brutal and I am really looking forward to the first truly cool day though I must say my definition of cool may have changed since I thought this … Continue reading
Monochromatic, Achromatic and the Elusive Image
Last week was a great one in the studio. It seemed as if I had hours and hours that were missing from the weeks before. Time ballooned. As I know from experience when I’m not aware of time, work is going very well. Images are easy to obtain and my self-consciousness is at it’s lowest … 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
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
Helen DeRamus Artist 