ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOP this January 2013.....

Introduction to Encaustic Painting

By: WENDY LAVALLE

January 11, 18, 25, Feb 4th (10am – 12 noon) 

Fee: $230  

 

 

What is being taught?

• an overview of the history of encaustic painting
• a review of safe studio practices
• explanation of the medium, colour mixing and palette set-up
• demonstration and trial of a number of effects and techniques
• development of project or practise piece(s) applying the various techniques and effects learned.

What to bring?
Fees includes all art supplies excluding supports ie wooden boards/panels (these are available at  arts and craft supply stores ie Curry's and Michaels)

• on the first day we will work on paper (supplied) and discuss support options
• own painters smock or apron

Supplied in class

• All encaustic material including 100% all natural beeswax. 
• Oil paint and brushes
• Tools
• Paper for practise work

 

 

Workshop will take place in my home studio at 4280 Aurora Road, Stouffville

 

Fees: $230.00 includes all taxes and material excluding
supports ie wooden boards/panels

Register by emailing or calling me at 905-642-3352

Payment due upon registration by mailing a cheque to
4280 Aurora Road, RR#3, Stouffville, Ontario L3Y 4W1

 

Cancellation Policy:  If you cancel 7 days or more prior to
workshop, then a $25 fee will be charged, the rest will be
refunded.  If cancelling within 6 days or less, there is no refund.
Rain checks are sometimes offered depending on circumstances.

 

 

 

HOT STUFF!!!

...the griddles and irons are fired up....the beeswax is melted....and my studio is a "buzz" with activity as I prepare for the
upcoming Stouffville Studio Tour (stouffvillestudiotour.com).

 

I've photographed a few steps in the creation of

this beautiful flower painting....Enjoy!!!

1st...I fire up the griddle and melt the beeswax and prepare to apply a base

of smooth clear wax

 

2nd....put my drawing skills to the test and sketch my subject

 

 

3rd Step...the underpainting....a familar step in for most artists - knocking in the big shapes and main lights and darks - love this step!

 

 

Lots of scaping and fusing in between the many many layers of wax and TADAAAAA!!  The final product...with all the texture and luminousity that you would expect of this accient medium....ENCAUSTIC!

....stay tuned for more :)



Jennifer Ashley Children's Charity

...Love this charity....it's so worthwhile.  The average family receiving support from JACC have a combined income of $20,000.00...these are families with high medical expenses to care for a physically disabled and/or ailing child.  JACC is there when all other forms of subsidies, tax credits, assistance and support are exhausted.  Thank God for JACC!

This year's theme is Italy...so I painted a beautiful scene from a vineyard that Nick and I stayed at on our trip to Sicily, Italy.
 

Spadafora Estates....a boutique winery....delicious wines on a romantic estate overlooking the vines.  The owner treated us to a private tour of the vines...and tasting that involved consuming 4 bottles of wine over dinner that he prepared for us personally....followed by a short stagger to the winery itself where we discussed the process, vats, filtering, barrelling, aging, etc.  He then selected 2 unlabelled bottles that we later learned were on their way to market.....which we joyfully consumed.  Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Italy.....there's not place like it.....what an incredible experience!! 

From time to time I've see their wines in the vintages section of the LCBO.....the perfect paring to a beautiful piece of art!

My 2012 Spring Show opens March 6

This is an exciting group show that features works by Volunteers and Staff of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Opening Tuesday March 6th....with opening reception on Thursday March 8th.....I'm very excited to feature two of my landscapes in this show.

The Hangman Gallery is at 756 Queen Street East in Leslieville surrounded by fabulous restaurants , shops and cafes.