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.

A summer for painting

Classes and workshops beginning July 8 at www.silvermineart.org :

Texture and Beyond the Brush-4 weeks
Abstract Painting: A Different Approach-6 weeks
Acrylic Painting-6 weeks
Mixed Media Painting with Encaustics-6 weeks

Intro to Encaustic Painting-1 day
One night stands (2 hours, all materials supplied)-Acrylic Pours, Acrylic Pours II, Painting with Acrylics

Descriptions and online registration on the web site. Join me, have fun and learn new painting techniques this summer at Silvermine.

Change

Finally updating this blog with new address and blog title. Previously I have posted primarily about encaustic-hot wax-painting but will now include acrylic and also oil and cold wax painting. So this is now Nash's Painting Page and new address will just be Painternash like my Instagram account.

Texture and Encaustic

see this amazing encaustic work by martin kline at heather gaudio fine art in new canaan, ct

Encaustic Workshops/Martin Kline

     two introduction to encaustic workshops coming up on 10/1 and 11/20 with a six week class starting on 10/17 that will be held on monday afternoons. if you ever wanted to learn more about encaustic painting, the intro workshops are a great place to start.
     now on instagram, please take a look @painternash
     martin kline, an artist who does some great work in encaustic will be exhibiting at heather gaudio fine art in new canaan, ct. the show will run from 9/17 until 11/12. heathergaudiofineart.com