Two, count them, TWO series of encaustics going on

I am having such a good time doing encaustics in my tiny studio that I have been working on two separate series.  The first was the 'Instinct' series, which explores my decision making process.  (I have yet to begin the 'true' piece in that series, reflecting the real way I live my life: serendipity).  

I have started another series I'm calling love/hate.  This one has me looking at those feelings that draw me into  and also away from things and relationships.  Sometimes it's an attraction, sometimes it's a fear.  Sometimes I'm excited over something new.  Sometimes I just get worn out.

So you'll find a new tab on the left of the page for the new series.  There are only a couple of pieces there so far, but I'd love to hear what you think.

Making more artworks

I have been trying to dedicate some time to studio, and am pleased to present the first of a series of encaustic paintings!  I'm calling the series "Instinct" because I let instinct guide me a lot.  I figure if the universe brought something to my path and it's not icky, so be it.  Let's roll.  

And that's what happened with encaustics.  I happened to see some work by Sally Condon in a downtown Albuquerque gallery and fell in love with it.  I had to learn that technique!  So I found a workshop in Santa Fe and learned from one of the best (and nicest) around - Ellen Koment.  I quickly set up my studio and got to work.  All of this despite the fact I have no time between my job and the gallery, have no space - I gave up my out-of-house studio and moved home, and have no money, but plenty of canvas and acrylics.  Instinct told me to do this, and I am loving it!

My new page, encaustics, has photos of the first works of the series.  More to come.

Here's another, larger piece I'm working on.