Not only do our local branch libraries provide books, DVDs, computers etc. but our library system offers art classes! I was fortunate to teach a lively group of seven students today. They created an assemblage with a used book, a Frozen Charlotte doll, encaustic medium, encaustic paint, and a wild assortment of embellishments, dried plant matter, teabags, collage papers, and in one case, "Something I found on the floor that I knew would look good in my piece."
The students were all new to encaustic but took to it with gusto. I am so impressed by these creations which were made in 3 hours. A very fun afternoon for all of us!
This book is a transformed copy of Treasure Island. Charlotte's drape is a piece of dried teabag.
The maker of this piece had Venice in mind
An Asian look for this waxy book. Charlotte is surrounded by dried tea flakes.
We all got a kick out of this piece: Charlotte goes wild!
A creepy and mysterious Goth piece
This piece has a strong East Indian feel. The copper and gold accents were done with large creamy oil pastels.
This book has some deliberately torn pages on the left. The bold swathes of purple and turquoise were the perfect finishing touches.
It's not too soon to be thinking of Art and Soul Retreat here in Portland OR, April 7-14! We have a great lineup of classes for you. Below is information about the classes I'll be teaching. Be sure to check out the Art and Soul Class List for more information and registration.
Wabi-Sabi Paper
Monday, April 7, I'll be teaching an all day workshop called "Papers Wabi-Sabi." Below you'll find a video with examples of the kind of hand-decorated papers you can create in this fun and informal workshop.
Introduction Video
Monday evening we'll make a "Strange Little Book."
Strange Little Book
Create a quirky, unique little book using mostly recycled materials--no stitching involved! In this fun and informal class you'll use weird things like bizarre found photos, old teabags, coffee, old and odd book and magazine pages, old embellishments, and miscellaneous do-dads. You'll use cold connections to fasten the pages together in your own eccentric way. You'll love the lovely and unusual little book you leave with!
Introduction Video
Tuesday, April 8, I"ll teach an evening class called "Waxing Literary with Charlotte."
Literary Charlotte
I’m excited to share with you how you can make a rich and
mysterious work of art by waxing an old book and incorporating a Frozen
Charlotte doll. You’ll make a 3-D art piece with encaustic medium, oil
paint, found objects, vintage papers, and embellishments. You’ll learn
how to incise, carve niches into the waxed book, and color the wax.
You’ll also learn how to add an aged or gothic touch to your work.
You'll leave with a unique mixed media work of art!
Introduction Video
Wednesday, April 9 will be an exciting all day encaustic class, "Mind Your Own Beeswax."
Encaustic Painting: A Full Cup
The translucent qualities of the encaustic wax medium and paint create depth, mystery and complexity. Fall in love with the whole ball of wax! You’ll learn to make encaustic medium and encaustic paint, use collage and photo transfer with encaustic, and add 3-D embellishments in this fun and informal class. We'll incise, add oil paint, cheesecloth, specialty papers, and more. Whether you are new to encaustic or an old wax hand, you’ll discover something new while minding your own beeswax! You'll leave with several painting and/or collages and all the information you need to get started on your own!
Introduction Video
I hope to see you here in Portland in April for one of the most inspirational and friendly retreats around!
On her blog, Art is...You student and artist Judy Shea shared her photos and great descriptions of my "Waxing Literary with Charlotte" class and Marybeth Shaw's class, "More is Less" Judy was new to Art is...You, but gave her classes and projects her all! Check out her blog! Thanks, Judy!
Me mixin' up the encaustic medium
The inside of Judy's gorgeous wax and mixed media book
I'll be signing copies of my new book, "Wabi-Sabi Painting with Cold Wax" on Saturday, November 7, 2015, 2-4 PM. Come by and see me, my art, and see collage's new store on Division, full of goodies for you! I'll have artwork for sale and will demo the fun of painting with oil and cold wax!
Collage on Division
3701 SE Division St.
Portland OR 97202
503-477-8804
Special Offer from Interweave
Interweave Press, home of Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine and much more, has a special offer for you. For a limited time, you can get the Cold Wax on a Hot Day Kit! The kit includes my new book, Gamblin Cold Wax Medium, my DVD, and a set of Winton Oil Paints. Check out this deal, along with an excerpt from the book!
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Wabi-Sabi Painting with Cold Wax
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Wabi-Sabi Art Workshop
My North Light Book: Wabi-Sabi Art Workshop
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I blend my long career as a counselor with my passion for art. Visual art was my first love as a child. Eventually this gave way to theater, then to my work as a counselor and raising children.
I rediscovered my desire to make art after my first trip to Italy. I taught myself to paint and create mixed media work in my forties, earning me the right to insist that it is never too late to delve into what inspires us.
One of my great joys is to provide an atmosphere where you can discover or rekindle your own creative abilities.
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