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Monday, June 29, 2015

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The High Road (Diptych)                      Oil/Cold Wax on Deep Cradled Panels

I can't believe I haven't written a blog post since April. What's that about? In part it's about being busy, but more, I think, about my tendency to post news on FB instead. I have been thinking about the purpose of art blogs and what I want mine to be as I resume posting.

I do see the blog as a publicity tool, but I want it to be more than that. I'm interested in sharing news about other artists, art tools and methods, art inspirations and ruminations. In today's post I will be sharing some of my work and accomplishments, but also those of another artist I admire. 

I have recently received my advance copy of my new book from North Light! I'm delighted how my work and the work of my talented contributors looks. The book comes out on August 19 and can be pre-ordered now at Amazon or The North Light Shop. I'll be profiling my 12 contributors in future posts.


I had included a resource page in the book, but for some reason it didn't appear in this printing. I've posted the resources on my website. On my resource page I give thanks and appreciation to the artist who has generously shared with many her vast knowledge and expertise in the medium of oil and cold wax. This is Rebecca Crowell, who is currently co-writing her own book on oil and wax. (Hers will be out in 2016, so read mine this year, and hers next year!)


Mayo Coast 3       Rebecca Crowell   Oil/Cold Wax on Panel



Quick note about my classes: My July class in Yachats, OR is full. There are still spots open in my oil and cold wax class at The Miller Studio in Seattle, August 15 & 16. Information/Registration on my site.

2 comments:

Linda Kunsman said...

LOVE your diptych Serena!! I am absolutely ordering your book and will have it soon after an extended beach vacation-so just think of all the inspiration I'll have. Already have cold wax, oil paints and cradled panels ready to play with:) Thanks for sharing another wonderful artist. I have looked at her website and into the link for the cold wax forum:)

Serena Barton said...


Thank you, Linda! Bring a little sand back from the beach, because the book will show you how to incorporate the sand into your oil and wax pieces!