Studio + Storage

 Dorothea Rockburne, 88 and still painting, moved into a Soho loft in the 1970's. It is a live/work space of over 6000 square feet with the majority of the space dedicated to her studio. Having been an artist for many years she has a lot of work stored there. Having enough storage space always seems to be an issue-I know it is with me-let alone thinking about climate control like in museums. But recently water from the loft above her studio leaked and over 176 painting, prints, etc. were damaged or ruined. She has had to sue the owner, a former ceo at Twitter for damages. The pain of loosing your work, the pain of dealing with lawyers at 88! Hopefully she will get the settlement that she deserves. On a happier note her work is currently on exhibit at DIA Beacon.

Encaustic class-student work

 Thanks to some of my students-Elise, Bonnie and Deb for entering their encaustic paintings in the Silvermine Arts Center Student Show. Next class starts on July 7 from 1-4 for 8 weeks, come join us.

Nature

 Since I paint with encaustics, garden and am concerned about our favorite pollinators-honey bees-it was interesting to learn about the creations of artist Ava Roth who, since 2017, has included bees in her process. She uses organic materials to create a collage that is framed in wood, wax is added  and then placed in the hive (quick version). She leaves it in the hive for 3 days to 3 weeks during which the bees build comb around the collage becoming part of the finished piece. Wild! Ava, like many of us, also hopes that her work raises awareness to the dangers that bees and pollinators in general are facing. 

Time flies-even during covid

well it has been almost exactly 2 years since i last posted but here we go again. the summer session at  silvermine arts center is open for registration. here's what i will be teaching-be great to see some of you, hopefully with no need for masks!?

Painting with encaustics-8 weeks, july 7, 1-4

Acrylic painting for beginners, 8 weeks, july 6, 1-4

Intro to encaustic painting, july 24, 10-3

Fluid acrylic pours, july 9, 7-9, Pours II,  august 6, 7-9

Acrylic painting-the Masters, july 23, 7-9

Gel plate printing, july 30, 7-9, Gel plate II, august 20, 7-9

another event to look forward to will be the opening of the Jasper Johns exhibition at the Whitney titled "Mind/Mirror". dates are 9/29-2/13/22. more on this to follow.