wow

Back in July I blogged about not being ready: That my life was at a place that simply couldn’t accommodate a romantic relationship-a partner to walk with in mutual, balanced need and understanding (july 31st). I felt I’d been trying, and failing, with...
tar baby

tar baby

I can’t leave the hardware store alone :)It’s been done before: there are a lot of encaustic/tar artists out there, but this is new to me! I played in tar many months ago and didn’t really like the results. Then I have a revelation~now I’m...
have you signed up yet?!

have you signed up yet?!

Artfest happens in March this year-are you coming!? This fantastic multi-day adventure in art is held in Port Townsend, Washington and I have the privilege of teaching encaustic all three days of the extravaganza!Check out all the great workshops still available and...
let them help!

let them help!

I’m learning to ask for help-slowly turning to one who cares about me and asking for assistance when I need it. Man! It’s hard!!! I’ve grown so independent-so self reliant over the last two decades that I’m no longer sure of how to ask for, let...
new workshop venue added!

new workshop venue added!

Newly added! Catch me in April at Artiscape in Columbus, Ohio! A new venue for me, and a great opportunity to experience a new arena of encaustic enthusiasts~http://www.artiscape.com/Not only am I excited about this opportunity to delve into a new workshop format and...

rejection…but not mine!

Daniel called me Saturday. Michigan State University turned down his application. He called not only to inform me of this, but to brainstorm ideas and get my opinion on how to proceed. In other words, he hasn’t given up hope! The tone of his voice was light and...