Don’t you love the rainbows nature creates?
“The world basically and fundamentally is constituted on the basis of harmony. Everything works in co-operation with something else.†~ Preston Bradley It is such fun to explore the city and discover pockets of artistic support in so many places, especially during Chicago Artists Month. This weekend I dropped off my Sassy Aphrodite at the […]
This Friday, October 19, marks the official FUSEDChicago opening of The Buzz. About 25 encaustic artists will gather from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to explain their work to anyone passing through the Zhou B gallery 303 that evening. On Saturday and Sunday, a few artists will provide demonstrations of encaustic techniques to showcase this […]
As I mentioned, my afternoon in Boston was a layover to Kim Bernard’s Maine Coast Encaustic Workshop Retreat. My respite on the Downeaster Amtrak train from Boston to Wells, Maine was lovely. The train is equipped with power outlets, and I listened to the clickerty-clack of other passengers typing on their laptops. Being prone to motion sickness […]
Although I’ve been traveling quite a bit this summer, my birthday trip was in September. I attended Kim Bernard’s Maine Coast Encaustic Workshop Retreat. It was a lovely week of learning, fellowship and lots of eating. On my way there, I had a layover in Boston. I flew in to Logan Airport, and the gorgeous […]
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.†~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, the places you’ll go Last May, I took a 5-week course that was […]
“Be inspired by others.†~ Jetta Bates Tuesday was Creativity for Business Day for us Ladies of WIN. We had a lovely breakfast provided by First Slice, were introduced to the art of jewelry making, listened to guest speakers, had a delicious lunch, and watched a drawing demonstration during Spa & Cupcakes. Yep, it was […]
Chicago Artists Month is bustling with activities and exhibits. In addition to having my Malachites at The Buzz and Migrant Danaus at Dick Blick Evanston, the Arts of Life-affiliated Kinzie Corridor Gallery is hosting my Superior beeswax collage this month. Exhibiting artists also include: Olivia Arduini Amy Babinec Kelli Becker Samantha Buchanan Caitlin Law Jim […]
FUSEDChicago is participating in Chicago Artists Month with The Buzz, an exhibit at Gallery 303 at Zhou B Art Center, Chicago. My Malachites have been accepted into this show, and I am looking forward to perusing the works by my FUSEDChicago friends. Chicago Artists Month kicks off with the Bridgeport block party: three locations in […]
It’s been a month of milestones. Last year I met a new Meetup Group at the Ravenshood ArtWalk, which has proven to be such a lovely community. This year we didn’t coordinate a group outing, but I enjoyed revisiting the ArtWalk on my own. The Ravenswood ArtWalk kicks off Chicago Artists Month, and showcases fine […]
