A Blog & More
Welcome to my blog! Here I talk about making art including all the lessons learned, in and out of the classroom.
My New Studio at 400 West Rich
Why do I need another studio? Only a few weeks ago I was in Berkeley, California, at Jerry McLaughlin's Advanced Oil & Cold Wax Workshop. While there, I had a break through! All of those overblown, evening news adjectives (jaw-dropping, life-changing,...
Oil & Cold Wax with Jerry McLaughlin Next Week
Getting ready for a workshop with Jerry McLaughlin.
Wow! I just got two grants!
I'm really fortunate to live in a community that supports and encourages the Arts; Arts with a capital A as I'm not just talking about painting. I applied earlier this year to the GCAC - Greater Columbus Arts Council - for a materials grant:...
Website Update!
A new look for my art and my blog.
Working Small
Especially in Oil and Cold Wax, working small gives me a greater sense of control.
Fire & Ice: Creating Art with Wax
Ask for what you want: As part of my New Year's resolutions for 2017, I wanted to have a solo exhibit. This year I've managed to be in two group shows and now, I have a small solo show on display at the Bexley Public Library. How did I get this show? I asked and was...
Hot on Cold Wax
November 10th found me at Amanda Jolley's Studio with about 15 other students, including my daughter Dawn, to attend Lisa Pressman's "Expanding Your Vision with R&F Pigment Sticks, oils and mixed media" workshop. I was excited about this workshop because 1) I had...
Mark-Making with Paula Roland in Chicago
I had a great time with Paula Roland at her workshop in Chicago.
Encaustic Eco Printing Monotype
An Eco-Printing class resulted in a new Encaustic Monotype.