Classes Galore Coming Up!

I'm excited about the classes I have coming up at my studio. If you live around Portland OR, or will be visiting her soon, take a look--you might find what you've been looking for. You can register for classes on my website.



 I have a few spots open in the first class of the year:

 Landscape of Dreams.

Bursting      Acrylic on Wood Panel

 Saturday: January 19, 2013 1-5:30
90. Supplies Provided.

We'll use acrylic paint and painting knives to create loose, gorgeous landscapes. All levels welcome.

Coming Up Next Month:

Assemble Yourself!

Straw into Gold      Mixed Media Assemblage

Saturday: February 9, 2013
80. Most supplies included.

Join me for a fun, playful, and unusual class, to liven up the winter doldrums! We will meet at the SCRAP store (School/Community Reuse Action Center) at MLK and Stanton at noon. You will spend 15. or under for embellishments, papers, fabric, or whatever strikes your fancy. We'll then go to my studio where you will create an assemblage with your haul from SCRAP and from the

and from the materials I will provide. I'll provide cigar and other boxes for your assemblages. 

Coming in March:

Layers of Mystery with  Wax

Pauline's Gaze      Encaustic/Mixed Media on Wood Panel

Saturday: March 16th, 1-5:30
90. Supplies Provided. Optional: Bring toner (copy shop) reproductions of your favorite vintage photos in b/wh and/or color.

 Create mysterious and beautiful collages using images, specialty papers, beeswax, oil paint, embellishments and more, in this fun and informal class! All levels welcome.

Only two spots left! 

Prompted to Create at Art is...You

I taught a new class at Art is...You in Stamford called "Prompted to Create." I had so much fun teaching or I should say, facilitating this workshop! We had a small and intimate group of students eager to plunge in to a variety of art prompts, exercises, and all around playfulness. Early in the class students created an image of their inner critic. We talked back to these critics and removed much of their power. As a final activity students each created a shrine to their muse.

Thanks to all you wonderful students for getting into the spirit of the class and for embodying the spirit of play!

Lots of Pictures

Before I go to Art and Soul Retreat in Virginia Beach, I want to share a bunch of photos of creations from my Art of Life group and Sunday's class at Queen Bee Art Cottage in Olympia.

First, from The Art of Life women's group:

 

Now, from my beginning encaustic workshop at Queen Bee. A lot of photos, but I hope you'll enjoy seeing the variety of creative work from these intrepid students! These are just those of my photos that turned out--lots more pieces were made. (Part 1)

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"Learning to See" Class Work

Two courageous and talented women visited the studio on Saturday. Alison said she hadn't picked up a paintbrush in 20 years, despite having gone to design school years ago. She hadn't used acrylic before. Kelly is new also to acrylic painting, though she has taken encaustic classes from me.

We started out painting pears from realistic looking models and then moved on to painting portraits. I'm so happy to be able to share this exciting work!

Alison's Pear

I love the three dimensionality of this pear as well as the way the red of the background is reflected in the pear. The shadow is delicious!

Kelly's Pear

This was Kelly's first experiment with using a painting knife. The pear is vibrant and alive--a great  example of a Fauve-like piece! Love the reflective shadow also.

 

Alison's portrait of Victorine after Edouard Manet

 Alison captured Manet's use of strong light and shadow. She also captured the model's imperious gaze. She brought her own style to the piece as well, creating her own interpretation. A very strong piece!

Kelly's interpretation of Gwen John's self-portrait

 
Isn't it amazing that this is Kelly's first portrait ever? She hasn't quite finished it, but she has done a very nice job in rendering Gwen John's challenging face. Kelly's woman looks like a real person with real thoughts and feelings.

Thanks for a wonderful afternoon, Kelly and Alison. You really learned to see!

January Classes and Giveaway

 

 

Ghost Ship

 I had fun with incising and shellac on this encaustic piece!

Happy New Year! Here's to an art-filled year full of delicious surprises and warm friendships!

Classes coming up in January

 

Mind Your Own Beeswax with Serena Barton

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, NW Portland OR

Saturday, January 14, 2012; 9 -12 am
Fall in love with the aromatic, luminous, and versatile properties of beeswax in the form of encaustic painting!  Learn how to build up layers, add color, and add collage elements.  No previous art experience — just lively curiosity and willingness to risk addiction to painting with wax! Sign up early for this very popular class! Contact the arts program to register.

 Mind Your Own Beeswax at The Queen Bee Art Cottage, Olympia WA--See the intro. below. You can register through this site.  Here's a preview:

Lost at Sea  Mixed Media on Panel

Online Class:"Layers of Memory and Imagination"

Go at your own pace through six enjoyable video workshops! You'll learn techniques and tips for making mysterious, meaningful mixed media collages. Go here to see more about my workshop and the many other wonderful offerings at Creative Workshops.

 It's time for my semi-annual inquiry: What have you made recently or what are you working on? Send me information and pictures! In two weeks I'll draw a name from a hat and someone who answers the inquiry will receive a print of their choice from my website. This can be art and craft, cooking, home decor, whatever. Let me share more about you!