Continuing in Wax

Seeing as how I am really liking this new medium, I decided to skip the middle sizes and go straight to larger. This piece is about 12" x 15". It has many, many layers of wax to complete the process. I am quite pleased with the results. Manipulating the wax to form the eyes was tedious but worth it. I hope that the U.S. art collectors become interested in this "lost" medium and realize the time, talent and patience required to handle this technique. Seems this is a popular form in Europe and especially the United Kingdom, but just starting to be noticed a bit more in the States. By the way, I call this piece "Swimming in Thought".
Hope you are all enjoying your day. The weather is perfect here. I can hear the geese flying by honking away!

Playing with Hot Wax!!!!!!!!!

Okay, I have to admit my dangerous side loves the idea of molten wax sliding around on a page before me. I am experimenting right now and having a blast doing it. Anyone interested in learning more about this medium and technique, contact www.encausticrocks.com. While you are there, say hello to Steve, co-owner of the site ... very knowledgeable, helpful and just an all around nice guy! Their prices are competitive, service is impeccable and I love doing business with people I actually like! And if you decide you really want to learn more, purchase a video. Worth every penny with detailed instruction as you watch an actual work created from start to finish.
So that is my commercial for the day! Back to my studio! Peace to all...

Yahoo ! I am finished!

It has been a while to get there but totally worth all the effort to rearrange and organize my studio. I actually can find things when I want them now. That is a new concept! I was so excited to be done that I just had to play with my encaustic technique a little bit. Here is my first one completed. I call it Quantum Joy.
Have an inspirational day!

Another tip-in

Jeri's theme was women with umbrellas. I had literally printed these beach beauties out several years ago hoping I would need them. I am actually surprised that I found them!

Greetings All,
I joined a new group on ZNE which focuses on Altered Books. Something new for me to learn and the first thing was a swap. This is called a tip-in which measured 10x 7, folded to make two 5 x 7 pages. Each person chose their wanted theme and one was Marie Antoinette. This is my tip-in for that theme. They were fun to make.
I received my first one of the swap from Patti and it is beautiful. I am going to make a small altered book to put all my received pages into.
My studio reorganization is coming along nicely albeit slow. I can finally see the twin guest bed in the corner again! LOL Progress means I can actually find supplies instead of wasting time looking for what I know I already have.
Hope your weather is as fabulous as the Atlanta area. It truly feels like spring is almost here. Peace to all.....

A melancholy Thursday

While the year started out with a bang and many high hopes, it seems that as one gets older the inevitable happens more often. We just returned from New Jersey to bury a dear family member, Rosemary. She left a most wonderful legacy of teaching and coaching basketball to many generations of women. It was glorious to see all the lives she touched. What a gift it was to know her.

Now back to the real world again. I did manage to complete a project with a serious deadline and actually get it there in time! So here is my picture of the completed work. It is a fabric quilt honoring Elvis Presley and his song Blue Suede Shoes.
I can't even count the hours in this piece. I know I stared at it a lot to figure out the layering, sewing, gluing, etc. Then in the middle of a Georgia thunderstorm, I ran out of peach thread! Oh No!!!! Not to worry, dear Joyster across the street came to my rescue and even matched the thread! Gotta love a woman who has 6 shades of peach thread available. LOL

So on to the next project....life is like a box of .......... Hmmmm, surely I can come up with something.

Peace to all and tell those you love that you appreciate them.

Where does the time go?

Okay, it has been a while since I have written so I am overdue. Hubby dear and myself just returned from the 2009 Simple Man Cruise. Wow!!! So much music, food and friendly people. I had the pleasure to meet Doug Gray from the Marshall Tucker Band as well as the whole Molly Hatchet crew. Any one who thinks musicians have it made in the shade should watch all these guys work to get ready for their concerts. It made things interesting to see the behind the scenes action in person. The trip was more than a dream come true for us. And beautiful weather, too which made some glorious photographs. We met the cutest couple from New Hampshire who absolutely made the trip for us. Always nice to make new friends!
So now being refreshed and spoiled on the cruise, it is time to get with the '09 program. If all goes as planned in my little pea brain, this will be a break out year! Peace to all.

Christmas Week

Boy, it seems that Christmas comes quicker every year. We did manage to get the tree and lights up the middle of last week. Hubby dear is a light freak so we look like a calmer version of a disco! LOL
Just a note to remember that this time of year, many desperate people do stupid things and innocents are affected. Watch yourself out in public and at home, too. A dear friend of ours who lives in our condos was robbed at her doorway yesterday at gun point. Mind you, we are the quietest of communities with the most excitement usually being a car towed from a private parking spot. It truly frightened her and she readily gave up her purse. Smart gal!
On a happier note, I finished a portrait last evening of a dear friend's little girl, Alex. Alex is a happy go lucky cutie pie who recently decided to devour a bright blue permanent marker! Wonder if her lips are still blue? Oh My!!! So here is my version of Sweet Alex.
May all your hopes and dreams come true in the coming New Year. Peace to all.

Wonderful Holiday Giveaway

Greets,
As the holidays approach I am so grateful for all the friends, support and familiy I enjoy in my life. Thank you all!

In my Etsy shop, I am offering FREE U.S. shipping on any item purchased by 12/19/08.
My little way of giving back for all the kindness given to me this year.

On the Giveaway note, talented artist and very sweet lady, Lani Kent, is doing a giveaway on her blog. Here is the web address for her giveaway where you can get the details.
Http://artistlanikent.blogspot.com

Enjoy your Holidays!

Greetings all!
I got my Thanksgiving Swap ATC in the mail today from Deb Bohm. Oh my, it is SO me!
I truly got a grand laugh out of this. Many thanks, Deb. Patti K. had hosted a swap and I had never done an ATC swap before. What a wonderful experience. I hope Deb likes the ATC I made for her as much as I love mine!

Remember to tell those you love that you do! Peace.