In May I took a getaway to Racine for continuing education. Ordering new tools always fills me with anticipation. Crystal Neubauer, who introduced me to Wax and Wire in 2012, offered another wax and wire workshop with soldering and pinback-making. Since my larger DOT Show pieces could have used some stabilization, I was eager to […]
Mid-June seems to be the time for many gallery openings. I attended 4 between Thursday and Sunday. I was Ahavani Mullen’s “plus one†for Art in Motion, which turned into a “presidential” FUSEDChicago gathering. (Ahavani is a vice president and I am co-President). There was an auction for paintings done by patients of the rehabilitation […]
Wire heart by Crystal Neubauer, wire shape by Maike’s Marvels I took a fabulous class with Crystal Neubauer on Saturday. PerficalSense Studio hosted “Moving Beyond the Canvas with Wax and Wire.â€Â I had met Crystal at the “Meditations: Looking In, Reflecting Out†exhibit, and knew I’d enjoy learning more from her. First, we were introduced […]
This weekend I attended the opening of “Meditations: Looking In, Reflecting Out” at PerficalSense Studio. The show features work by encaustic artists Crystal Neubauer and Bridgette Guerzon Mills. It was lovely to meet both artists and learn more about their inspiration and techniques. Meeting Bridgette Guerzon Mills and Crystal Neubauer, who will both teach me […]
