Book Illustration, Fashion Design, Painting...we are all creating while playing, playing while learning, working while playing...

Seven adults participated this past Sunday in a one-day-long workshop called "Encaustic Painting 101".  Encaustics is a greek word that means to "burn in". Its a very ancient art form dating back to the Ancient Egyptians 3 - 6,000 BC ! Encaustics is a molten (hot!) beeswax based painting medium that has regained interest, particularly since the works of Pop Artist Jasper Johns. Here's a little view into what things looked like while we explored today this beautiful medium.... This workshop was taught by Artist Hélène Farrar who has been working in encaustics for 7 years. Enjoy!

Thanks to Art Educator Brynn Wartman and the awesome kids, we had an amazing celebration and artmaking party to celebrate the "Day of the Dead"!

I'm not keeping count, but I think summer time is past its peak:) Still things to do on the bucket list.  One of my favorite things that happened this summer at the studio is a great gathering. In this great gathering, 9 children created some beautiful tie dye pieces, and this image reminds me of this.  Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that artmaking can be communal, and as result can bring great joy. What else did the studio teach me as the teacher - to not be too serious.  Enjoy this wonderful painting created by Stephanie Harkness....

Old Hallowell Day Parade

Artbugs made their appearance at the 2012 Old Hallowell Day parade with their creative interpretations of what bugs can look like if you have a little fun with it!