a beautiful way

 I found this quote on tumblr and thought it would be

"a beautiful way" to begin this post.

I found this quote on tumblr and thought it would be a beautiful way to begin this post.

The last few last week has been so refreshing for me, my son has been home from college and we have had such a sweet time with him and some dear family friends.  I have spent little time on the computer, just soaking up Thanksgiving and reflecting quietly.  I didn't even mind cooking this year, or the huge mess.  

I have been expressing this quietness in my art, and paying attention to details, textures and soft colors.

 

 

The background of this drawing was covered with light brown tissue paper which I scraped over with gesso.

 

This is an five by seven inch encustic painting and collage that was inspired by this from 1874.  We have Curlews here too.

 

I am still intrigued by black windows, to me they are like views into the night. This is another encaustic, four inches by four inches.

 

 

Together on my work table.

One thing beautiful about encaustics is the way colors change with the light or the angle they are photographed.

 

I have been working on this little book, sewing into it my experiments with stiching, wax, texture and eco-dyeing.  

 

 

 

 

 

These are the fields across the river that I look out on as I walk with my dogs.

 

 

And I have saved some wonderful news for last!  I can attest that dreams can come true!  One of my biggest dreams has been to teach art workshops, which I have been since June of this year.  I have now been accepted to teach two workshops at ART IS...YOU in Petaluma in September, 2013!!

You can read about myself and the faculty here!  

People are encouraged to register their intent early, this gives an opportunity to secure the workshops that they really want.  Workshops, including mine will be on line in late December. 

A special thank you to Sallianne and Ellen for giving me this chance to spread my wings and join them in the beautiful Petaluma wine country next autumn.

Read all about my next on-line workshop,  The Thread That Weaves,  that will begin in January.

There is a special deal if you sign up before December 10th!

If you would like to sign up please email me at: 

evanlee@charter.net

 

And you can see the beautiful artist books from my students from my last workshop here.

I am also beginning a mentoring project that you can read about here.  I just have a few space left.  This project is called "Let Your Light Shine" and I would love to help you find your light in your art and creativity.

Email me if you are interested: evanlee@charter.net

 

Comments

[stephanie]

such exciting news...what a sweet new year this is going to be!

I love the little black window encaustic.

x..x

[mansuetude]

Some wonderful stitching and collage going on here--your work and your environment seem always in synch through you as a channel of light.

So this is "retirement" I WILL REMEMBER that someday... life is adventure.

Have indulged in a lot of cooking myself lately. Wanting to try new arrangements and flavors and nourish others. Happy late Thanksgiving and Blessings to you on the Holidays.

[mary ann]

Great tour...Your work and your students work! Congrats on the Petaluma and all the other projects you have lined up...so nice when wishes and dreams start coming true!! Beautiful wing on the Curlew.

[Angela Recada]

Oh wow, Roxanne! I LOVE all the images, and the fact that you are teaching your gentle and soothing form of art to others. xo

[rochambeau]

Hello Roxanne and I am thankful for YOU!
So much happiness in this post~
Especially I am THRILLED about your Art is Love engagement, as you will be able to help others unleash their creative talents and learn about themselves through your workshops.

Thank you for your comment about my mom Lois, It meant the world~
Love,
Constance

[LeslieM]

Look at you shine!

Congratulations on being accepted to teach at Art is You. I have never attended, but I hear nice things about their workshops. You are an excellent teacher, I am sure, and I look forward to learning that first-hand in March!

xo

[Rini]

You have done great things with your art !
Love ♥RINI♥

[Robruhn@ozemail.com.au]

What an inspiring post. Congratulations on teaching for Art is You. I love your journal, such wonderful texture, I just want to touch the pages.

[robyn]

Congratulations for being accepted to teach at Art is You. Exciting times! Loving the layers of your experiment book and the quietness and soft colours in your first piece in this post.

[Judy Shreve]

Beautiful quote, lovely images - always inspirational!
xxoo

[Jill Zaheer]

What a wonderful year you have had Roxanne and
even more exciting events in your future.
So much to look to- the gentle unfolding of a new
world for you to explore. Your wings are certainly open
and you are soaring. Beautiful work through your beautiful
spirit! xo Jilly

[Seth]

Congratulations once again on all your successes. You are a shining star and it is great to be able to see how you keep moving down your road of art and life!

[Kim Andersen]

lovely work as a result of quietude .... the encaustics have a softness to them that I just love .... and the portrait is elegant in it's simplicity ... you are a gifted artist and teacher - it is no wonder that your skills are in demand! Petaluma is a beautiful place - my best friend has an earnest desire to move there - perhaps she will be there in time to check out your workshop!

[lyle baxter]

love seeing all the things you've been doing! my favorite is your little journal with all the "trys" in it . what a good idea.I have a scattering of that kind of thing in a scattering of drawers. good to pull it together so that you can find a sample when you need it! If I keep it small maybe I can get it together! Time is always the problem!thanks for the inspiration!

[~*~Patty Szymkowicz Magpie's Nest]

It always feels like a beautiful feast when I come to visit you here dear Roxanne!
Glad you had a lovely Thanksgiving...
we just returned from a week in Colorado visiting our son.
Brightest of Blessings to you and yours
oxo

[lynne]

wow, roxanne, beautiful, beautiful - everything!! LOVE the face on tissue paper... just love it all, really...

smiling, i am... : )

xoxo

[Jacky]

How wonderful that your dreams are coming true...teaching workshops, online workshops, exhibitions. So happy for you Roxanne.
I love your latest journal, with all your snippets of fabric, stitching, painting and all things beautiful. And encaustic...I love that far away, dreamy look.

Have an artfull week.

Jacky xox