I was so fortunate to have been invited by R&F Paints to delve into their new Brown Pink Residency Program for two weeks in February-March. I worked really intensely and ended up making more work than I usually make at home in a year…
As we ease into the long summer days, I thought I’d keep it light and share with you some of the work I made during my Self Made Artist Residency in January. This post focuses on a new drawings series, mark-making and the use of process in art.
In this third and last article on organizing your own Self-Made Artist Residency, I discuss how I carved out a studio space, what I brought with me, what I wish I brought with me and some of what I did while I was there.
Part 2 of 3 articles on how to plan your own Self Made Artist Residency. This is a list of helpful questions and decisions you must make before taking the plunge.
Are you tired of applying for and getting rejected from artist residency programs? This is the start of a 3 part article that will guide you step by step on how to start your own self made artist residency.
I can’t explain to you how shaken up I was when I turned in my first art history paper only to be told by my professor that I was the worst writer he’s ever read. Little did I know that that being a professional artist and a good writer go hand in hand…in fact, it’s difficult for one to exist without the other. In this article I list six reasons why artists need to sharpen their writing skills and then I’ll let you in on some easy ways I improved my writing and how you can improve yours.
Using Vermont’s ever-changing light and stunningly diverse landscape as muse, this retreat experience is designed for artists interested in transitioning to an abstract encaustic painting style or advancing their abstract practice, while also developing a unique creative voice.
When I was asked to curate an exhibition of encaustic work for the Chester County Art Association, I was over the moon and agreed to do it without batting an eye. I was given absolute freedom to include any artist and work around any theme, it was almost overwhelming. I went back to the only place I know…my Fiber roots.
I selected artist friends, former students and others whose work I long admired. This post is a sneak peek of who and what will be shown in September, I hope to see some of you at the show!
Just like the planet Mars has been around forever, so have R&F Paints’ Mars Encaustic colors, only I just discovered them while at my Brown Pink Residency…my trip to Mars took a few turns, it seems. I’m speaking specifically of Mars Red, Mars Orange and Mars Violet. Although I have all of them in my home studio collection, I’ve never used them. Even after working with encaustic for over twenty years, I often forget that a lot of the colors look wildly different when they’re melted, especially the more earth based tones.
Students of all levels are encouraged to participate in this professional development workshop that will focus on the thoughtful creation of art, ways to improve content and how to self critique, while also expressing personal values, beliefs and aesthetic interests.
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