I am now in the midst of a four-day intensive encaustic workshop at a local art school. Eight hours a day of slopping wax on pieces of plywood, melting it with my new blow torch, layering on sheets of tissue paper, coatings of shellac, or whatever other random materials my experimental instructors have on hand, and generally just making a lovely mess of things. It’s all a bit overwhelming, and my inability to really control this new medium can be frustrating, but I love it. It’s been awhile since I’ve really been immersed in an art project, and it feels good. Here’s a small sneak peak of things…
