I am giving a talk, Wax Collage: Beyond Technique at the 6th International Encaustic Conference on June 1, 2012 in Provincetown, MA. This conference draws from an international roster of exhibiting artists who are fully engaged with encaustic. I will be presenting the work of 15-20 contemporary painters, bookmakers, printmakers and photographers whose Wax Collage […]
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Encaustic Collage — A Call To Artists
I am giving a talk, Wax Collage: Beyond Technique at the 6th International Encaustic Conference on June 1, 2012 in Provincetown, MA. This conference draws from an international roster of exhibiting artists who are fully engaged with encaustic. I will be presenting the work of 15-20 contemporary painters, bookmakers, printmakers and […]
Read MoreContemporary Paper and Encaustic: International Trends
Please consider making a contribution to support Contemporary Paper and Encaustic: International Trends , a groundbreaking E- Publication project created by Pollock-Krasner Grant receipient, Catharine Nash.
Read MoreArt Objects Observed : Richard Serra
The Importance of Input– Typically, when I am working in my studio I can not focus my attention past the pots of encaustic paint, piles of drawings and paper to embed in my work. Everyday I need to set an alarm on my iPod to pull me back into the […]
Read MoreArt Objects Observed: de Kooning
Recently I attended de Kooning: A Retrospective at the MoMA. This extensive exhibition covers seventeen thousand square feet of de Kooning’s work from seven decades. The exhibition was a long journey through exquisite sensitivity, raw emotion and misogyny; from the jewel-like, biomorphic Summer Couch to the beautifully grotesque Woman II. Also […]
Read MorePortrait of My Son Jack and His Autism
Typically my encaustic mixed media portraits, include vintage photography. Recently I decided to branch out and use my own photography. Posted here is a portrait of one of my sons. After many months of following my son Jack with a camera, I realized this would not only be portrait of […]
Read MoreAn Evening of Encaustic Paintings, Prints and Sculpture
The October 5th, 2011 opening reception of Kindred Spirits, an exhibition of encaustic paintings, prints and sculpture at Clark University’s Schiltkamp Gallery, was attended by a lively, inquisitive crowd. Toby Sisson curated the exhibition masterfully. The juxtaposition of the work and beautiful lighting were stunning. Kim Bernard, Lisa Pressman and I gave a gallery […]
Read MoreExhibiting at Clark University
Above left: Camile 7:17 pm, encaustic and mixed media.
Read MoreExhibiting in New Views of Encaustic Art
I am exhibiting in New Views of Encaustic Art at the Carroll House Gallery, Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire, September 5- October 2, 2011. This exhibition was curated by Peter Roos, and includes work by Laura Moriarty, Kevin Frank, Francisco Benitez and Leah MacDonald.
Read MoreI’m Ready Irene
I am 9 miles north of NYC and awaiting Irene’s arrival with 80 mph winds in a few hours. Today I dragged it in or tied it down, filled the tub, bought water, flashlights and made chocolate cupcakes. I moved my paintings out of the studio and covered them… maybe […]
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