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| Foiled encaustic mixed media on birch panel 6" x 6" x 1.5" encausticollage |
June: Go Big or Go Home
I've been quiet here for quite some time. It really hasn't been the intent - but it is just so. The reason being is that I have had nose to grind stone and have been painting away spending every moment I can in the studio. I start in on Monday and then the next thing I know is that it is Friday and I haven't done a blog update, housework, or laundry... and all of a sudden its the weekend - then Monday again, and so it starts over. So here's the story... Just 6 more sleeps and its my big solo show for June, opening on June 5 at Garden Essentia.
In addition to my new works, which are a combination of collage and encaustic (encausticollages), I decided that I needed something big - something epic for this show - something unlike the usual for me. I got a grand idea, and for me - its big and epic.. The amazing part is that when I decided to do it, I just knew that I could pull it off and I would complete it in time without any fuss. OK, well, fuss but in a controlled and manageable way :)
The title of this epic project is "June". It's 30 panels in the shape and theme of June on the calendar. Its all about the things of June, or at least, June as I see it where I am in the world. I've been blending encaustic and collage, working them together to create this project. Its been a challenge and a pleasure, fun, demanding and enlightening. 30 - 8x10 panels that carry a theme in look, color and subject. I will be sharing them each day from June 1 - June 30 here and also on Facebook. Please join me in following along with June.
Oh how fun! I want to see a picture of the whole big thing. Please, please, please? love this and the rust paper belo. Who knew?:-)
ReplyDeleteThis is great, love the expression on the cat's face. Valerie
ReplyDeletefabulous! I love all about this piece!
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you have managed to do so many panels in such a short time it is no wonder you haven't had time to blog... the show is going to be a huge success.... wishing i lived on the other side of the ocean so I could come along...
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous cat, I really love this piece! And happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing amount of work, and what a clever idea. Looking forward seeing it in June.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this lovely work. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThe June theme sounds wonderful, no wonder you haven't been blogging, phew that is so much work. Love the kitty and congrats on the exhibition. Happy PPF, Annette x
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Cat's painting is gorgeous. Good luck with your June project, sounds so creative and inspiring. Thank you for sharing Marji!
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What a wonderful work, so naturally I love that cat looking at us. Saludos
ReplyDeletegorgeous art-love the cat's expression! Sounds like an amazing project you're planning-looking forward to seeing it develop. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your show. That is so exciting! Wow I love this idea of 30 pieces no wonder you are in the studio all week long. Go for it. I know your show will be a great success.
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I love the encausticollage of the cat, juxtaposed against newsprint. Wonderful cat face. So pleased you are in the throws of creativity. Your show is going to go fabulously! hugs Emma Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on you upcoming show. You do beautiful work and it will be a success. You've been keeping busy, yay for you! Have a great day.:)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a cool project that sounds like! My weeks fly by with no such excuse! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe cat looks fantastic. Makes us all want to see more, more, more!
Great technique and you captured the cat beautifully! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this style of work with all the texture.
ReplyDeleteI love the tuxedo cat encaustic painting, Marji. Lots of wonderful texture. The whiskers are delightful.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the show and on your great new theme. The cat is amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so awesome!!! Love the kitty painting, and I hope I get to see the photos after the opening!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea! I can't wait to see them. June is my birthday month, so I will especially like the 9th! I can't imagine what all the June ideas would be. But I love your artwork today.
ReplyDeleteVery best wishes for a great show!
I love your work and will definitely follow your June projects. The cat collage is marvelous
ReplyDeleteOh what a splendid idea for a show!! I'm excited to see it...and the cat is so life like too!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job!
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First huge Congratulations on your solo show-that's brilliant. Second I love that cat piece-she looks just like my late Purdey!
ReplyDeleteThird in looking forward to seeing this big June project-it sounds very intriguing!
What a wonderful idea! I can't wait to see all of your "June" work! I absolutely love your cat painting! The encaustics and layering give it such depth - the little darling looks 3-D! Happy PPF!
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