Encaustic trials

Today I worked in my newly cleaned space- you know what that means- yes it is a mess again. I tried a few things today that just did not work out. It was warm enough to open the window to vent the encaustic so I took the opportunity to coat this plate of wood that I purchased at the thrift store. I tried coating fabric in encaustic and making a coral like sculpture but I instantly thought it looked cheap and tore it apart, I have a small stand and will continue to work on this piece.

Today De-cluttering

Today I have been neglecting my art. The sun was shining although it was still cold my dogs and I went for a short walk. I have been watching the OC and decluttering my art space. I made a lovely meatloaf- ick- I did not like it. I think in heart I am a vegetarian and just try to please my meat eating husband by making these things. The pasta and asparagus were good. I know it is the time of year for de-cluttering but I think I am using it at the moment to not work on art! Maybe because I am unsure what I want to do next.

Encaustic and Fiber

Today I went thrift shopping looking for items to use in a sculpture. I ended up coming home and starting a new fiber piece. This is a mix of paper, encaustic, burlap and gauze. I am having issues with balance in the work and am unsure what I will do next. I had a sketch but as I work I have gotten very off from what I sketched. I also now see an eagle in flight and that is distracting my progress. So it will rest and I will work on something else. I have a few more days till I must have something ready to show.

Fiber Artwork

Today I decided to do a fiber piece. This is using some costume scraps- I believe mostly silks. The main faces are canvas, stitched and painted. This is the piece in work not finished yet. Must rest, regroup, then continue.

Merry Christmas

For me it is the season to Celebrate the birth of our Savior who is Jesus Christ the Lord. I read today a post about Love- and for me this season is a reminder that we should Love others those who do not believe as us, this might be religiously, politically, etc. We should learn to put aside our differences and love one another. Teach our children kindness and respect for life for God loves us each equally. Easier written than done! So no matter your beliefs- I hope for you kindness and peace in the New YEAR! Happy New YEAR!

Day 30 the end of AEDM

Today I leave you with a quote. I have still not been feeling great and spent time today at the Vet with a follow up visit for my dog, followed by a huge nap for me.

Kathe Kollwitz - “I do not want to die...until I have faithfully made the most of my talent and cultivated the seed that was placed in me until the last small twig has grown.”

AEDM Day 29

Yes it is almost at the end of art everyday month. I am feeling a little ill today and so not up to doing much. I did happen to take a quick photo today as I left campus. They have just added another fountain to campus. Today is the first day I saw it working and with different color changing lights. They were working on it as I walked by earlier in the day and it still is surrounded by fencing. Although I understand that green space is a necessity on campus, we already have a huge quad and fountain. The two fountains are only separated by a building in between. If you saw the art department building you would understand why I think the money could be put to better use.