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| Arleigh encaustic and mixed media on birch 12x12 |
I've had the most amazing day - amazing week actually. On Tuesday I got together with two other encaustic artists. Now, mind you, I do get together with other artists here and there, but none of the waxy variety. For two hours we chatted wax - wow. We all are very different in what we do, so that made it even more fun. I didn't realize how starved I was to be with other wax artists and toss around ideas.
When I left them on Tuesday afternoon, my head has been a- buzz ever since. Yesterday I drove all around town and gathered all kinds of supplies to get to trying some of the things we talked about over coffee. Some I couldn't find initially, so I'll take another run at it in a few days. Seems the things I did manage to gather are keeping my quite occupied. So what's the new thing that has me all a-twitter? Making bowls. Really? Yes, really. Making bowl forms out of plaster and covering them in wax - and cubes too, and this is where my brain starts bouncing - why not other interesting shapes or figures perhaps? I'll show some next week - maybe when the process gets a bit more refined. So there you have it - lots of NEW in the studio including the collage-y backgrounds I've started to incorporate. Seems the new year is bringing lots of new change for me.
Happy Friday everyone!
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| Homey encaustic and mixed media on birch 6x8 |
I love your encaustic paintings! The rabbit is fabulous. I'm just getting starting with more serious encaustic painting, and in search of a few supplies not readily found in my town. I look forward to seeing what you've "waxed" next week. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI love both pieces- amazingly wonderful artwork!
ReplyDeleteCan imagine how interesting it is to meet people with the same endeavour!
Happy PPF!
These are both really fantastic pieces! I miss my arty friends back home in Australia, you get so much energy tossing ideas around with like minded people!
ReplyDeleteLovely work! Valerie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Marji and look forward to seeing your new adventures. Happy PPF, Annette x
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I am glad you had fantastic and inspiring week! Homey and Arleigh are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
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Wow sounds so inspirational....I think Morags year has been full of art changes too.... It's wonderful to watch others evolve...and even your bunny has a few more textures and colors to the norm.... I always adore your work...can't wait to see the new items!
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How wonderful that you got to meet up with some other wax artists look forward to seeing your bowls, its such fun to try new things.. Your art is really lovely, that bunny is so wonderful he really pops out and expresses himself..
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Sandy :)
Wow! You can see the passion that your group of artists evoked in you in these exquisite animal portraits. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLove your new collage backgrounds, and that rabbit is gorgeous. Getting curious about your new-found passion now ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the pigeon! SO beautiful! And you are so right, being in the right company can add extra wings to your/our flight! Wishing you a very happy PPF.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had that chance for happy art exchange. LOL Your art is so beautiful. The rabbit is amazing.
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Love your encaustic paintings - will be fun to see what new things have been set in motion in your arty life!!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have a meeting of like minded artists and to give and receive inspiration. I can hear your new enthusiasm and look forward to seeing your bowls. Your rabbit on birch is just stunning and your homey is wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteThis piece I love. It brings back memories of my childhood when we raised homing pigeons. For some reason I've missed your name on the PPF list recently so I am glad to see you here. I finally attempted encaustic this week with a buddy. I love love love it. And like you, my mind is a-buzz with ideas. With my collaged piece I made a birthday card and today I will make more little pieces. Wow, it is crazy fun.. Thanks for all that you shared with me. xo irene
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous and unique work!!
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Gorgeous, expressive works...I love the power and beauty they always embody..fantastic textures and poetic essence!
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these pieces are gorgeous! Love the critters and all the details. such a joy to see!
ReplyDeleteLove your rabbit, outstanding! It's great that you have art exchanges. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteArleigh is beautiful. What a coincidence. I was thinking of doing a collage hare as my next project! I am amazed by your skilled use of wax. I bet close up these paintings glow with light. X
ReplyDeleteYour already fabulous art is getting richer and richer! That rabbit... wow... such depth of color and design... keeps me loooooking and loooooking:-)
ReplyDeleteLovely paintings and texture!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous paintings, Marji! I do love the bunny with all the colors. It must be super to be able to see this in real life. Your event with the other encaustic artists sounds like it was fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely! The layers work so beautifully together with the encaustics! Very unique! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWonderful...how inspiring. You make me want to try this technique.
ReplyDeleteHappy Paint Party Friday!
I'm late...Happy Saturday!
Tam
Hi Marji,
ReplyDeleteFascinating pieces! Adore the pigeon in all his divine radiance.
Between you and Morag I have been totally inspired!
It's a technique I've been wanting to try, like forever!!!
Next week is my Birthday….guess what I'll be wanting?
Annabelle : )
These are both so beautiful. I love your work as you know and your animal pieces are especially lovely. It sounds like you've had an in Interesting and exciting time With the other wax artists and I'm looking forward to seeing the bowls and other new ideas you have!
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