Comments on paint, poems and ponderings: Encaustic II

thanks, Clevelandgirlie. kelly, you are a total i...

2009-05-24T08:43:37.539-04:00

thanks, Clevelandgirlie.

kelly, you are a total inspiration to me. you are incredibly brave!!!

lolo, i'd guess the cards would speak to whatever ...

2009-05-24T08:42:28.844-04:00

lolo, i'd guess the cards would speak to whatever situation we are in at the time and/or possibly envision a future situation. since we make them ourselves from images we are attracted to the essence, which may vary in interpretation, comes from our inner vision. i am no longer going to cape cod for the month of June, the housesitting gig has been changed to july, so i can take the all day soulcard workshop if it isnt filled.

You are brave and you inspire me to be brave, too....

2009-05-23T20:26:34.633-04:00

You are brave and you inspire me to be brave, too.

Oooh lumpy and bumpy = texture and texture = beaut...

2009-05-23T16:00:35.392-04:00

Oooh lumpy and bumpy = texture and texture = beauty. These are wonderful Suki. What a delicious adventure into the unknown. Bravo to you for expanding your horizons.

Suki....those lilacs!!!!!! My God, I'm breathless....

2009-05-22T20:45:15.763-04:00

Suki....those lilacs!!!!!! My God, I'm breathless. I can smell them from here, honestly.

Thanks for stopping by today. I was hoping I had a soulcollage to use for Illo Friday because I've missed being a part of it. Not much time to do fresh art right now.
I love the image as well, but it really is profound how powerful these cards are. If I had pulled it in a reading I wonder if it would have indicated a move.
I'm glad you liked it.
~blessings~

Wayne, thanks for stopping by. no new poetry. th...

2009-05-22T15:39:10.338-04:00

Wayne, thanks for stopping by. no new poetry. thanks for asking. am very slow with everything right now. perhaps soon.

Chewy, i think the car was just someplace familiar...

2009-05-22T15:37:25.128-04:00

Chewy, i think the car was just someplace familiar and actually with a bit more padding underneath would have been fine. I've slept on floors many times and they are okay too if carpeted.

KJ three miles, my gosh. okay next time i'll tell you im there if i go again that is.

suki! you;ve been at snow farm? that is three mile...

2009-05-22T01:47:10.535-04:00

suki! you;ve been at snow farm? that is three miles from me!

next time, if you tell me, i sneak in for lunch....

xo

Very kewl....encaustic is not only fun....very bea...

2009-05-21T21:49:51.244-04:00

Very kewl....encaustic is not only fun....very beautiful....and wabi s...is always the best....rusted metal!!!!!!...anyays..we live in the Rockie Mtns in Canada...and lots of energy around here...do you have any new poetry Suki?

Hi Suki, I read through your last two posts. You t...

2009-05-21T21:00:11.714-04:00

Hi Suki,
I read through your last two posts. You take more classes than anyone I know! That's so great. You are brave to try new materials, and meet new people. I like the bumpy texture of your landscapy one and your collage.

Hey, I'm like you... in that I'd bring my sleeping bag. But when it comes to a noisy snorer, I'd either find a couch or the floor.

Patti, thanks, yes i guess it is that...climbing o...

2009-05-21T08:31:38.540-04:00

Patti, thanks, yes i guess it is that...climbing out of my chair by the window overlooking pond which has haboured me for a number of months. Thanks for the reflections on my colors. interesting.

Mim thanks for your empathy. Sometimes i just think i'm an overly sensitive nutcase. encaustic is such fun....the only drawback is the supplies of paint and medium are expensive so whilst learning one spends a lot of money. later on perhaps i can sell a few and bring back in some dollars, i dont know. am also interested in 3D encaustic.

Mary, i forgot you had been to Snow Farm a few times. The meals were a mix of vegetarian and meat. a pure vegetarian would have some non-meat things to pick. I was glad for the meat protein as i am trying to gain ten pounds although i gained nothing even after eating all the pancakes and french toast and homemade breads etc. I definitely will opt for a single next time.

your work looks great! meal times there were alway...

2009-05-21T07:46:08.277-04:00

your work looks great! meal times there were always one of my favorite parts of being there. do they still have a wonderful cook? they always had the best vegetarian meals....and i totally relate to the roommate dilemma. i had one great roommate but after a few similar situations to yours (one totally nuts, i swear!) i opted for the single room.....

suki - we don't get over 3 major people losses in ...

2009-05-21T05:36:41.194-04:00

suki - we don't get over 3 major people losses in a few months. And having the thought of moving looming over your head doesn't help with feeling secure. I think I would have bolted to my car also. Familiar in it's own way.

I've always wanted to try encaustic, but haven't had the chance. I would like to try a deep layered process -- now you know how to do it - take it to the next step. I like your encaustic paintings, they aren't the same as others, similar but not "the same".

Climb bravely out of your comfort zone is a great ...

2009-05-20T21:54:23.878-04:00

Climb bravely out of your comfort zone is a great gift to yourself.

I'm a fan of your lumpy and bumpy too! Beautiful texture and your colours are always so heartwarming.

anne, it is quite fun. i'll check out Bridgette's...

2009-05-20T18:18:37.950-04:00

anne, it is quite fun. i'll check out Bridgette's blog though i have looked at it before i know and like her artwork so much. i wonder what the difference is in the approach in the UK??

artist unplugged, i think that is so true. each d...

2009-05-20T18:17:05.002-04:00

artist unplugged, i think that is so true. each day is an unknown.

Babs, i seem to have to do everything alone. that comes with not being patient enough to have a husband/partner or whatever i guess. though of course sometimes friends can come along on some of one's adventures.

willow, now that the tiredness is leaving a bit, i do feel invigorated and that's part of the reason i wanted to go. to spurt some newness and life force into myself.

Blue Sky thank you. It is true the focus matters....

2009-05-20T18:14:22.186-04:00

Blue Sky thank you. It is true the focus matters. This was sure a great bunch of people too.

lolo, it is indeed brave to pack up all your belongings and traipse back across the entire country, saying goodbye to your friend. oh my. yes, you are a brave woman. onward!

Marianne, i was sooooo happy to get back to my own little bed and my kitties. I could never do a job like yours, flying to different places and sleeping in so many strange beds.

Cris, I apologized to her for leaving in the middl...

2009-05-20T18:11:20.556-04:00

Cris, I apologized to her for leaving in the middle of the night. Then she tells me she has sleep apnea and even her hubby leaves when she does that odd sounds. Frankly I think she should request a single room due to her noisemaking.

m.heart, they do have some fun classes and i'd say at least stop in and walk around and see the sculptures and garden and rock piles and peek into the studios. I feared i'd feel intimidate around so many artists, but i felt okay about it.

Wow - you did encaustics! Oh I would have loved to...

2009-05-20T17:04:18.936-04:00

Wow - you did encaustics! Oh I would have loved to be there, though not in a room with someone snoring. I love your bumpy bits whether they should be there or not. UK encaustic artists seem to work so very differently to those that practice in the USA; I prefer the USA methods. I think I am going to explore this medium - and Bridgette of 'Contemplating the Moon' has some very useful tips for beginners who cannot afford the equipment.

Hope you are well Suki - I've been away from reading blog postings for a while.

Ooo...the bumpier the better! Neat waxy effect. ...

2009-05-20T14:48:59.189-04:00

Ooo...the bumpier the better! Neat waxy effect.

Don't you feel invigorated when you step out and do something brave and extraordinary?

Very brave,,,I have to agree with Artist Unplugged...

2009-05-20T14:14:34.179-04:00

Very brave,,,I have to agree with Artist Unplugged!

The sleeping arrangement made me smile a bit, as it reminds me of slumber parties with my Sisters, and all the snoring.Never had to go to my car though.
I think all of the work you've shown has great potential,,,and I admire anyone who would tackle encaustic.That can't be easy.
Good for you, and for going alone. That in itself takes guts, I think!

What an interesting workshop.....sometimes i think...

2009-05-20T13:54:07.983-04:00

What an interesting workshop.....sometimes i think one is brave just to roll out of bed in the morning, since everyday is a mystery and unknown journey.

Wow great paintings, although I think you already ...

2009-05-20T12:33:25.386-04:00

Wow great paintings, although I think you already know this technique a bit in your work with wax.......
But I think it is fun to improve your technique and work with others which are also art/minded!

The last one looks like you but also your mother.....intriguing!

Hahaha the sleeping adventure was great!

Nothing beats your own bed doesn't it.......

Have a nice day!

Beautiful work Suki. I actually like that yours ar...

2009-05-20T12:21:31.078-04:00

Beautiful work Suki. I actually like that yours are lumpy and bumpy. I think that kind of texture makes them more interesting!
You certainly have had a lot to process these past 12 months. No wonder you got teary-eyed. And I agree about your bravery.
Maybe I'll lighten up about myself regarding this move and consider myself brave as well :)

Oh, those shared sleeping rooms...we all have such...

2009-05-20T12:10:50.015-04:00

Oh, those shared sleeping rooms...we all have such stories!
I like your pieces very much especially the second one...loads of potential!
Life is hard and growing older is for the brave for sure but at the same time days can be sweet and perfect. I guess it is what we choose to focus on that makes the difference.