The opening reception for What’s In A Face at Panopticon Gallery on March 2, 2012 was overflowing from the moment the doors open. Jason Landry owner/director of the gallery curated this beautifully provocative portrait exhibition. I met and spoke with two other exhibitors, the photographers Wendy Paton and Holly Lynton about their […]
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Encaustic Tools: Unconventional Favorites
Artists that work with encaustic paint, have, by necessity, cobbled together an unconventional assortment of tools that are unique to their own studio practice. These uncustomary painter’s tools are sourced from printmaking and sculpture suppliers and hardware and kitchen gadget stores. Periodically, I will be writing short posts about my favorite unconventional tools. […]
Read MoreArt Objects Observed: I’m Trying, But You Are Making It Difficult, Addendum
The addendum to my January 26th post about the importance of the user friendly-ness of artist’s websites (see the re-post below), is about a recent gallery experience. Friday, I had a drop in and say hi gallery appointment in Boston, nothing formal. The gallery owner asked me to sit across from […]
Read MorePanopticon Gallery Opening Reception, Friday, March 2, 2012
Please join me at the opening reception of What’s In A […]
Read MoreExhibiting Encaustic and Mixed Media Portraits at Panopticon Gallery
Please join me at the opening reception of What’s In A […]
Read MoreArt Objects Observed: I’m Trying, But You Are Making It Difficult
Recently, I blogged about artwork that I have seen in galleries under the heading “Art Objects Observed”. Today I am writing about artwork that I have struggled to observe online. For the past few hours I have been working on my talk, Wax Collage: Beyond Technique for the 6th International Encaustic Conference. […]
Read MoreBest Wishes for Happy and Healthy New Year
Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. Guillaume Apollinaire The Clarksburg Decision, encaustic and mixed media, 40×40″ © Marybeth Rothman 2011
Read MoreEncaustic and Mixed Media Painting Studio Newsletter
I just finished my first quarterly Studio Newsletter and would like to send it to you. I just found out that Constant Contact will cancel my account if I enter your email address and send the newsletter to you without your permission. I’m sending it out tonight and will send […]
Read MoreWax Beyond Technique– A Call to Artists, Deadline Extended
I’m extending the submission deadline for Wax Collage: Beyond Technique to January 16th, 2012. I have received several emails regarding the deadline, which was yesterday. I realize it’s a busy time for everyone, so enjoy the holidays and send me your images by 1.16.2012. I am giving a talk, Wax Collage: […]
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