Encausticopolis

Friday, April 05, 2013

Encaustic & Text Workshop-April 28 at Wax Works West

At the end of this month, on April 28th I'll be giving a workshop at Wax Works West on one of my favorite topics, Encaustic and Text. I hope you'll join me for this very fun day.

This workshop is for those of you who journal, are inspired by words, text, letters, typography, or simply want to expand your visual vocabulary!


concealed language Strata 1, 12 x 12, encaustic on panel

We will focus on revealing or concealing language in encaustic, and explore the many ways to employ text in your work. We will incorporate many encaustic techniques, some of which will be new to you, like embedding chipboard letters in dry wall mud. We will also use stencils India ink, and hot wax stylus pens. Bring your journals, love letters, papers, alphabet stamps and favorite pens!

We'll be using my favorite tool-the hot stylus pen to write text.

India Ink is a marvelous tool on the wax-draw it, brush it, stamp it, etch it.

Transferring text and writing directly onto the surface, stamping into the surface,and using oil paint or alcohol ink.


Painting wax onto the surface using sencils, and scraping them flush to the surface.

Stamping paper letters and collaging them onto the surface.

Embedding chip board letters in dry wall mud, allowing it to dry, then painting encaustic medium over the sanded mud.


Wall in Turkey-text stencil


word stencil from Stencil Girl

Here are a few of the Stencils we'll be using, from Stencil Girl Products

And we'll talk about apps on the iPad with text

Away With Words

I'm working on a Pinterest board to give you a little inspiration. I hope to see you at Wax Works West later this month. It will be a blast!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Text at Logos Bookstore

A display of USED books at Logos. Each used sign was different. Can you see the small white hand drawn used signs atop each book? It tickled my funny bone and makes me think about my upcoming class-Encaustic and Text at wax works west on April 28.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

CODEX 2013

Sammy showing her 3D book to Kate, Anthea and Angela

I visited CODEX with my dear friends from Australia, Angela and Anthea, for the first time on Monday. We were over the top thrilled-the show was super inspiring. I want to point out several of the artists there that really wowed me.

At the very first table, under the press' name, Heavenly Monkey, an artist by the name of Claudia Cohen was showing a collaborative book, Cutting Paper. If I saw only this work, it would have been worth the drive. The book absolutely took my breath away.
Down this same first isle, was Studio SMLk. An artist by the name of Sammy showed me her 3D books that were articulated like precious jewelry. Her vision, concept and craftsmanship were superb.
Next, the work of Diane Jacobs, a Portland artist, whom I know through the late poet, Kathleen Flowers. Diane is mega talented in several directions.
And last, but certainly not least, The Seager Grey Gallery, showing a variety of artists, with our home girl, Jodi Alexander. I am especially a fan of Lisa Kokin's work, which shows talent, humor, intellect and impeccable execution. If you can go, today is the last day!