Finding time for art

cold wax & oil on wood ~ 12x12

I don't know much about cold wax medium or oils, 

but the idea of working with cold wax intrigued me

especially living in a cold climate where ventilation

for encaustics is an issue.

I've been puttering away at this painting

working on it off and on for many months.

Very happy to have finished it yesterday.

I've been trying a different approach to making art.

Much of what I had been doing required poems and quotations.

Interpreting the words with design elements, line-form-texture etc.

I've switched to journaling my thoughts and feelings 

and expressing those with cold wax & oil.

This is a different animal than acrylics.

You need a bit of patience with oils as they take time to dry.

In May I'm taking a class with Rebecca Crowell.
Sure to have my many questions answered.
I've got a triptych in the works.  
More on those later....
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My mom continues to improve.
Even her voice sounds strong.
We're still working on finding assisted living for her.
One day at a time.... 


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