Sculpting Encaustic Flowers

by | Feb 13, 2015 | blog

    I have been learning how to construct sculptural wax flowers from encaustic paint, thanks to the dvd  “Wax Twist:Folding, Twisting, Curling” by Cari Hernandez. Her dvd is entertaining to watch and easy to follow. Ms. Hernandez shows also how to make...

Sandy Miot

by | Dec 30, 2014 | Uncategorized

“Blot 2″ , Encaustic on paper, 18″x18” by Sandy Miot I just discovered the encaustic prints of Sandy Miot today.  The print shown to the left is so lovely, with it’s freeform blots and the order of the silver lines. There is a playfulness...

Mclean Art Fest

by | Oct 7, 2014 | Uncategorized

Here I am at the Mclean Art Fest this last Sunday. Held at Mclean Central Park in Virginia, this event had artists in tents, food, music, and events.  My daughter Diana joined me for the day, and sold one of her handmade, hand dyed scarves. I displayed a few of my...

Dara Engler

by | May 15, 2014 | blog

I just love the art of Dara Engler! Here is a painting from her “Pirate Series” titled “Pirate Wrestles and Alligator” (Oil and charcoal on canvas, 2012, 30″x30″). The humor of the piece thrills me, and the story is just so fun!...