When I walked down the sidewalk to my first workshop with Judy Wise at Encausticamp almost a week ago I had no idea what to expect! This little daisy caught my eye.
How would I make this medium fit into my art? Like many others, I had no idea what was in for me, only that I thought the art of encaustics was magical and beautiful, mysterious and a little scary.
This woman, Trish Seggebruch, had a dream to share her love of encaustics with the world, and orchestrated EncaustiCamp 2011. The camp was creative, well organized, had amazing food. Everyone there was positive and helpful and filled to the brim with energy!
I soon discovered days of colorful hot wax, the smell of beeswax, new friendships and new experiences were awaiting me. The fear of the unknown quickly abided and soon I, like everyone else, was covered with wax!
This painting is by Anna.
Workstations were filled to the brim with supplies. Judy had us paint our faces upside down.
Bridgette taught us how to layer wax and make transfers.
Here are our beautiful teachers!
We were all so happy and exhausted.
Already looking towards next year.
This piece is by Don.
And these by Dianna.
And I don't know who made this book!
This is mine.
And another collage of mine using wax, plaster, tar and shellac.
I came home and spent all day yesterday playing with art. I made lots of backgrounds for collages or ?. Today I spread all my "stuff" all over my dining room table, then tidied it all up for a photo shoot.
And my art bag is patiently waiting for it's next adventure.
You wouldn't believe how much I can fit in here!
I have to say that I didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked, but I was making ART, and my camera just sat on the table, sadly proud and forgotten.
So, I will leave you these links to websites/blogs with more photographs of EncaustiCamp 2011:
And, check out the art work of Michelle Belto and Chrystal Neubauer, two of the other amazing instructors!
How wonderful! I'm so happy for you, that you had the opportunity to go to this! Everyone's art is absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: Angela Recada | July 19, 2011 at 03:50 PM
This looks like it was an inspirational adventure. I love all the work you have created -- the textures look amazing. Seems like you have learned a lot and I bet this workshop experience will have a big impact on the work you create in the future.
Posted by: Seth | July 19, 2011 at 05:16 PM
Beautiful work you did and the camp sounded like fun. I had a chance to take a class with Trish and enjoyed it so much too.
Posted by: Kip | July 19, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Roxanne! It was so great to meet you and see your work in person. It is just as beautiful as I imagined- even better! I love that little bird panel and I remember exactly how it developed, which makes it even more magical. If you ever have any questions please keep in touch! Thank you so much for joining us at EncaustiCamp, it wouldn't have been the same without you.
Posted by: bridgette | July 19, 2011 at 08:16 PM
oh, and the crow panels were created by Sue Stover. Wonderful,right?
Posted by: bridgette | July 19, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Roxanne,
What an amazing opportunity for you- I would love to learn a new craft such as encaustic art and am so happy for you. Lovely work and what a gift to be at this camp! Very inspiring and look forward to seeing all that you do with your learnings! Thanks for sharing the work of your classmates as well! Just super!
Posted by: Jilly Zaheer | July 19, 2011 at 11:23 PM
How exciting!!! I'm so envious it looks like it was a fabulous workshop. I'm a follower of Bridgett's and saw her post about the workshop and wished I lived out west so I could go. Your new work really shows her influence, love it!
Posted by: The Adventurous Art Teacher | July 20, 2011 at 03:28 AM
I can tell you all had a wonderful time, learned lots and will be waxing enthusiasts from now on! it is so special to learn something that you can add to your repetoire! hope I spelled that right!
Posted by: lyle baxter | July 20, 2011 at 03:41 AM
Oh, you lucky, lucky girl! I've followed Brigette for a long time ~ love her work. I really like the piece you made using wax, plaster, tar and shellac ~~ can't wait to see more of your work with this new medium!
Posted by: di from di-did-it | July 20, 2011 at 05:21 AM
This looks like a ton of fun! I have tried encaustics and I like it, but I don't do it very much. I may need to give it a go again. You book is lovely and so is your art bag.
Posted by: katiejane | July 20, 2011 at 06:13 AM
gosh roxanne, i love your pieces on the table... so gorgeous!! and the colors of wax you chose - ahh!! i know this is going to fit in with your work so beautifully...
love you and see you soon...
xoxo
Posted by: lynne | July 21, 2011 at 01:18 PM
How wonderful Roxanne! I'm so glad you had this opportunity because your work lends itself to encaustics. It must be exciting learning a new medium to add to your art arsenal, so to speak. Great post!!
Posted by: robyn | July 22, 2011 at 01:10 AM
No guessing on these photos...everyone had a great time! I too love your choice of colors and your layout of pieces 'ready to go'. A wonderful adventure for sure!
Posted by: mary ann | July 22, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Girlfriend, I love your style.
Posted by: amanda jolley | July 23, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Looks like you sparked some invigorating energy to fuel this summer's new art. I am really interested in the "?" you use in the sentence, "I made lots of backgrounds for collages or ?. "
that ? sounds like you are open to all sorts of unknown unnamed possibilities to blossom. I like this!
beautiful flower image to find on the way.
Posted by: mansuetude | July 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM
i love these canvases with so much depth! would love to stop by and watch you make them.
i have been unable to toss some collage items so i started a journal of collage. sadly i am not able to put it down to begin another project
Posted by: Ascender Rises Above ! | July 23, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Lucky, lucky you! I saw the encaustic camp on Judy's blog...soooo envious of you! The work you have shown is fantastic...what a fabulous medium and works so well with your art Roxanne. Beautiful book you made and loved seeing what everyone else has done too.
I've signed up to do the online class with Judy Wise later in the year...cant wait!
Enjoy your journey with this new medium.
Jacky xox
Posted by: jacky | July 24, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Oh I love the results of your day, Roxanne! My favourite pieces are definitely yours! I love the last one of yours but the bird and nautilus pages of your book are also just stunning. Next, a treat to see all your backgrounds, which by rights, are works of art in themselves and need have nothing more done to them.
Oh and thanks for coming over to my blog house and commenting on my in progress painting. I have a long way to go on it and it's definitely taking a surreal bent. I seem to be tapping into the tragedies that are occuring all around us at the moment.
Posted by: Debrina | July 24, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Roxanne, I am sorry to be so late here. I heard about 'exhausted' camp, and was jealous! But I cherish the fact that I a leaving this particular medium as a lovely mystery for me, enjoying everyone else's huge achievements and relishing the increasing popularity of wax, because your work is beautiful! And I love it that you were so inspired and filled with energy that you HAD to continue the passion at home!
Thanks for sharing these!
Posted by: Chris | July 24, 2011 at 07:54 PM
The class looks amazing! I sooo wanted to go! I am soo envious!
Keep inspiring in your amazing ways!
Thank you for sharing!!!
Posted by: Brian Kasstle | July 26, 2011 at 04:06 AM
i'm jealous...that looks like fun and its gorgeous!
Posted by: paula | July 28, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Fantastic!!! I'm going to check out the links...I wonder if I could somehow swing a trip to encaustic camp???
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | August 03, 2011 at 07:31 AM
Sounds like you had a wonderful time!
Posted by: Ann Christine Dennison | August 20, 2011 at 04:06 AM