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

Encaustic In Nature Exhibit at The Art Center in Highland Park, IL Runs March 7 to April 1, 2014

Jenny Learner, a wonderful encaustic artist and teacher, curated the recent exhibit at The Art Center, Encaustic Nature In Art and I was so happy and honored to be chosen to be in such a lovely show! Below are some photos from the Opening Reception on March 7, 2014.

My little piece, In The Groove

Feeling proud...and my scarf matches! It's a good day!

I wasn't kidding when I said it was little!

Below are some other pieces from other artists in the show--Enjoy!

The show runs from March 7 to April 1, 2014

In View Art Exhibit at The Art Center Highland Park

I was so surprised and honored on January 10, 2014 to receive 2nd place for my encaustic painting, Opera Class, at this year's annual faculty and member exhibit, "In View", at The Art Center in Highland Park, Illinois. What a great exhibit with so much talent! The exhibit runs until February 1. TAC has been such a special and supportive community to me. They will never know how much I truly appreciate the wonderful team that runs this most welcoming gem of a gallery in Highland Park, IL! It is such a gift to everyone to have a place like this in a community. If you haven't been, I encourage you to check out their exhibits and classes. Here are pictures from the recent opening.

The entrance hall

Awards Ceremony led by Gabrielle Rousso, Executive Director

My piece, Opera Class, Encaustic on Wood, 20 1/4 x 14 x 1 3/4 inches

My piece hung below the amazing oil on metal painting (forgot artist's name) that won Best In Show

Update: Here Now Installation

I blogged this piece back in June. My mom and dad (ok, mostly my mom) chose this as their 45th Anniversary gift from me. My mom got it framed and installed it between the entry and the kitchen (see pics below). I'm really pleased with the pics they sent! You can see the piece pre-framed here:  http://artforcoffeessake.blogspot.com/2013/06/blog-post.html

Stripes, Encaustic on Wood, approx 11 x 26 1/4 x 2 inches framed

Stripes, Encaustic on Wood, approx 11 x 26 1/4 x 2 inches, framed

Opera Class, Encaustic on Wood, 20 1/4 x 14 x 1 3/4 inches

Opera Class, Encaustic on Wood, 20 1/4 x 14 x 1 3/4 inches

New Tribal II, Encaustic on Wood, 20 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches (framed)

It's hard to capture the colors, depth and texture of darker pieces, so here are a few angles for better perspective.

New Tribal II, Encaustic on Wood, 20 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches framed

New Tribal II, Encaustic on Wood, 20 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches framed

New Tribal II, Encaustic on Wood, 20 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches framed

New Tribal, Encaustic on Wood, 19 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 2 inches (framed)

New Tribal, Encaustic on Wood, 19 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 2 inches (framed)
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Here Now, Encaustic on wood 18 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches

Updated photo of Party Games, Encaustic on Wood, 27x15x2 inches

Originally shown at link below, but this image seems more true to life :
 http://artforcoffeessake.blogspot.com/2011/07/party-games-encaustic-on-wood-27x15x2.html

I Took You To The Bump In The Road...Encaustic on Wood, 35 1/2 x 15 inches (framed)

I Took You To The Bump in The Road Because I Want...
35 1/2 x 15 inches (framed)

4Jay Installed!

So happy that Jay found the perfect spot at his house for his painting!

See the painting in greater detail here:

http://artforcoffeessake.blogspot.com/2012/06/4-jay-encaustic-on-wood-approx-12-78-x.html

4 Jay, Encaustic on wood, approx 12 7/8 x 29 3/16 inches



4 Jay, Encaustic on wood, approx 12 7/8 x 29 3/16 inches

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Untitled, Encaustic on wood (unmeasured)



Untitled, Encaustic on wood (unmeasured)

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Quality And..., Encaustic on wood, approx. 12 7/8 x 31 inches

Quality And..., Encaustic on wood, approx. 12 7/8 x 31 inches

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In View Member and Faculty Show at The Art Center Highland Park

I'm so happy to once again be a part of this wonderful show of member and faculty work at The Art Center, Highland Park, IL. My piece, Follow Your Leader, from the previous post is currently on display. The show is really diverse and I enjoy seeing that when I walk into a gallery!

It's really hard to lose the glare on this super shiny piece when taking a photo of it!

You can get a perspective of the size with this photo

You wanna see it from this side?



I love what a wonderful job The Art Center does in arranging the work!



 Love the juxtaposition!

Other pieces in the show

More

Thank you again to The Art Center!



Follow Your Leader, Encaustic on Wood, Approx 24x36x2 inches

This was a happy accident...it's one of my larger pieces and I worked on it for ages...wasn't working at all...wanted to throw it out! Suddenly, things took a positive turn and I arrived here...


Follow Your Leader, Encaustic on Wood, Approx 24x36x2 inches



Close up detail



Close up detail



Close up detail



Close up detail





Another Exhibit!

I'm so excited to be the artist featured for the month of September 2011 at the Starbucks in Glencoe, IL. It's SUCH a nice starbucks with a comfy couch and a fireplace! The wall we used to hang the art can't have nails in it so they have this wire cable system to hang the pieces. It was very tricky to get the pieces up and the configuration could be better but we did the best we could! As usual, my camera doesn't capture it that well, but you get the idea. Thank you Jay for being such an awesome help!

(click on the images for more detailed views)

The wall...only one piece didn't make it!




Wish you could see the lighting in person...far better than what camera shows



Here they are in garage before I took them to be hung. The one in the upper right hand corner didn't make it on the wall



Better lighting here to see the 3 smaller pieces

Come by to check it out!