The Start of Something New, Encaustic & Mixed Media, 5 x 7 inches

The Start of Something New by Karen Ross
Encaustic & Mixed Media on Wood Panel
5 x 7 inches

This piece is a donation to the Humboldt Arts Council in Eureka, California. They are holding a 5x7 Exhibition & Art Splurge from May 7 through May 22nd. The work--which will be anonymous to the viewer--will be displayed as a huge colorful grid in the Anderson Gallery at the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Paintings can be purchased for $100 ($75 for current HAC members), making the art accessible to everyone.

A Group Exhibit UPDATE!

I finally got a chance last weekend to see the beautiful CLC "Recent Works" exhibit that I blogged about here. The work in the show was very special. Here are some photos I took when we visited.

My painting Simply Put is the second one from the left

You can see this painting in greater detail here

Me and Simply Put

Like Agate, Encaustic on Wood, 12×12 Inches Unframed (15 1/4 ×15 1/4 Inches Framed)

A while back, I blogged about the great custom frame my mom found for the painting I gave her. You can see it here. Well, after seeing that frame I knew I had to have a painting (or 2) framed with it! The universe aligned with my wish when a brand new Hobby Lobby opened down the street from me and they carry the exact same custom frame! I am more than happy with the result! There's a really cool curve to the frame. Hope you can see it from the different angles below.Take a look and let me know what you think! 

Like Agate, Encaustic on Wood, 12×12 Inches Unframed  (15 1/4 ×15 1/4 Inches Framed)
Photo taken in daylight

Like Agate, Encaustic on Wood, 12×12 Inches Unframed  (15 1/4 ×15 1/4 Inches Framed) 
Photo taken in daylight

Like Agate, Encaustic on Wood, 12×12 Inches Unframed  (15 1/4 ×15 1/4 Inches Framed) 
Photo in daylight

Like Agate, Encaustic on Wood, 12×12 Inches Unframed  (15 1/4 ×15 1/4 Inches Framed)
View from above taken at night

Sin, Encaustic & Mixed media on Wood Panel, 20x20 inches

Sin, Encaustic & Mixed media on Wood Panel, 20x20 inches

Inside Outside, Encaustic on Wood, 12 x 16 inches

Inside Outside, Encaustic on Wood, 12 x 16 inches

Completed! Tribal Redux, Encaustic on Wood,12x12 inches (Unframed)

My last post showed this piece as a work in progress:(http://artforcoffeessake.blogspot.com/2014/08/work-in-progress-tribal-redux-encaustic.html?m=1)

It's finally complete and just needs a frame and a good home!

Tribal Redux, Encaustic on wood,12x12 (unframed)

Tribal Patchwork, Encaustic on wood, Approx 37 x 38 inches

I needed something substantial to fill a big blahhhh wall space in the family room. The last painting I had there just wasn't big enough. This 37 x 38 inches encaustic painting seemed to do the trick and blends well with my earthy vibe while sharing pops of color that my family room is longing for. Yes, my family room has feelings...that I project on it. So here is Tribal Patchwork....

Tribal Patchwork, Encaustic on Wood, Approx 37 x 38 inches (click on image to see greater detail) 

Perspective of wall size

Close up details of left side

Close up details of right side

Close up details of lower left side

Biological Needs & Their Consequences, Encaustic and watercolor on wood, 12 × 12 × 2 inches

Running In The Same Circles, Encaustic and watercolor on wood, 12×12×2 inches

Get Away, Encaustic on Wood, 23h x 25 1/2w inches, unframed

Back in the studio. Tying up loose ends. Here's to a new season...

Get Away, Encaustic on Wood, 23h x 25 1/2 w inches, unframed