Waiting for My True Love

"Waiting for my True Love" 5x5.5 inch original encaustic painting on wood panel. Original is SOLD. Thank you, Carren.

Here it is. My first encaustic painting in a loooooooooong time. Actually, it's the second painting I did today. I melted the first one off the wood support with my heat gun like Lucy Liu in Charlie's Angels in a fit of frustration. But the second one was better behaved. Gosh. Well, it was an exciting morning. I just adore the way wax looks in the light. It just captures a feeling of romance and mystery that I love. More will be coming soon. :)

Evolution

"The Artist's Assistant" 8x16 inch encaustic and gold leaf painting on wood panel. 2006. Original is sold. (I am searching for the digital scan for prints)

Ahhh.... let me just say right now that I am VERY EXCITED. About four years ago, I fell in love with encaustic painting. There is something about the process of melting wax and carving, inscribing and transforming it into visual stories that just makes my heart sing. It's almost like cooking or... alchemy. And once I got started with it, I never wanted to stop.

But then I had to stop when I was pregnant with Annabelle... then Nicolas. And even before Nicolas, it just didn't seem feasible to paint with hot wax in an unventilated apartment in NYC with a toddler sharing my studio. And, over time, I put encaustic painting out of my mind. My style, though -- even using gel medium & acrylics -- did retain some of this influence.

Now, though, something very wonderful has happened. I've realized that I finally have a space to create my encaustic work again, and -- as a belated birthday present- -my husband has kindly helped me to re-furbish the tools that I left in Venice & sold in Melissa Moss's going away garage sale. The equipment arrived today, and I am looking forward to this renewed adventure.

Small Art Blocks at the Shop

I spent most of the day yesterday creating these sweet little prints on wood for my Etsy shop. They all measure 4.5x5 inches and arrive ready to hang on the wall. These were my biggest sellers at the gallery in Venice, but I made them in a smaller size to accomodate smaller budgets this year. If you don't see your favorite, you can order a custom piece from me here.

2010 Wall Calendars are Here!

2010 wall calendars featuring 12 of my paintings are now on sale at my Etsy shop.

In a very uncharacteristic move, I actually created 2010 calendars that are ready to purchase right now. Usually I think to myself, "hmmm... wouldn't it be a great idea to do a calendar this year?" sometime around December 15. And that is why this is my very first calendar. If you want one, though, please order quickly as there are only 16 left! I should have made more... but the limited quantity just makes them more special, I think.

Harvest Moon Tonight... So Beautiful

Harvest Moon - 8x10 inch print. Available here on Etsy.

Tonight is the Harvest Moon, and it is just so darned beautiful as I gaze out my upstairs window. Is anyone else out there feeling particularly soulful this evening? It certainly has a magnetic energy. I hope, you, too are enjoying this gorgerous Fall gift.

Surf Shack

"Surf Shack" 5.5x5.5 inch original mixed media on wood painting. Click here to buy original.

I've finally taken some photos of my new paintings, and I am busy uploading them to the Etsy shop. This happy little one was also inspired by my Amagansett trip. We bought some great surfing gear from this shop during our vacation! This original is now available for sale on Etsy. The others are coming soon.

Sea Dunes

5.5x5.5 inch original mixed media painting on wood. Prints now for sale on Etsy.

(Original coming soon - I need to photograph it.)

This is the newest in the surf series -- #10! I was inspired by seeing these beautiful boards all laid out at the beach in Montauk. The real boards were pink & red, but there is something so refreshing about seaglass blue and green. It really captures the feeling of fresh sea air. Mmmm.... now if only I had some lobster.