On with the show. To my pleasant surprise, there was a constant flow of people throughout the 3 days, we had some quieter moments on the Friday due to rain but for the most part there was someone checking out my work on a constant basis for the 3 days. I met people from all walks of life and received many compliments and interesting comments. Some friends & coworkers filtered in throughout the days. It was nice to see a familiar face every now and then amongst the droves of

Thanks to everyone who came out to say hi and visit the studio at this year's Eastside Culture Crawl! This is easily one of my favourite events in Vancouver, but it's the first time I've ever participated as an artist.This is the 3rd time I've shown my work in the flesh and the experience was tremendously gratifying. After watching the expressions on people faces while they viewd my work I would ask them if they had seen encaustic art before 99% replied "No" & were amazed w

An encaustic paint film is stable in a temperature range of approximately 40-120°F. Wax is more fragile in the cold and becomes extremely brittle in freezing temperatures. If you would drop the painting is cold temperatures it will shatter. The paintings will begin to shift at 120°F. The wax begins to be workable at 150°F, and it becomes liquid at 162°F. Very hot days can soften the wax somewhat, but will cause no real damage. If you must transport the painting in hot or cold

An ancient form of painting with pigmented wax that is making a comeback .

1. Buy Art that You Love. Whether or not it has the potential to rise in value, it should be something you will enjoy having in your home every day. Remember, the art is for you. 2. Be Open to Different Mediums. Why always pick a painting? Find the type of art that will work best for your space. Paintings will add a broader swathe of color. Sculptures will add depth to the room, and mixed media pieces add texture or a mixture of visual elements. Which medium will have