UPDATE: “Butterflies” SOLD in Auction for Nancy Cole Care Fund

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Please consider viewing the listing on EBay for this painting we gave to this cause, and consider making a donation to our former student, also the owner of the lovely Southern Sweets Bakery.

*UPDATE: BIDDING IS NOW CLOSED FOR OUR PAINTING BUT DONATIONS STILL APPRECIATED*

From Kim McGill Stuart and Penny Treese:

“We would like to invite you to help Nancy Cole during this difficult time by making a donation to help with the cost of her home care. Last year cancer cells were found in Nancy’s liver tissue, and despite treatment, she continued to deteriorate. Treatment was halted this year, and Nancy was transferred home where she’s receiving constant care.

Nancy, and her husband, were brief art students of ours, her energy made such an impact on us. Her excitement and creativity was moving. It was a joy having her in our class and pleasure meeting her and her husband.”

Thank you sincerely for any help that can be given.
Here are pictures and close-ups of the painting we collaborated on (click to enlarge):

 

JURIED-IN Kudzu Art Zone 2015 Juried Exhibition in Downtown Norcross

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IT IS THE SOURCE OF ALL THINGS: 24″ x 24″
Wax on Board with Nails and Twine, by KMcGS

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This work of mine has been accepted into the 2015 Juried Exhibition at Kudzu Art Zone. (Diana Toma, Juror).

Please visit the gallery in the lovely Historic Downtown Norcross through July 17th to see the works!

*Kudzu Art Zone: 116 Carlyle Street, Norcross, GA, 30071 Tel:770.840.9844 Get map/directions here.

“Kudzu Art Zone’s 2015 Open Juried Exhibition received an unprecedented amount of artwork this year as we had nearly 100 artist’s participation totaling over 230 entries. Because this event is open to all artists in Georgia and includes all subject matter, the entries represent a wide range of artistic media and artistic perceptions. We encourage you to visit the gallery and review the art during the exhibition June 5 through July 17. We will be hosting an opening reception on June 5; an evening of conversation, celebration and awards presentation.”

UPDATE: Student Work From Latest Intro Encaustic Workshop

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My most recent Basic to Unique Techniques in Encaustic class at Spruill Center for the Arts in June was highly charged and energetic as usual, yielding some fabulous pieces! Check these out… click on each picture to enlarge.

If you wish you could do work like this here are a couple upcoming classes that are very similar:

INTRO TO PHOTO-ENCAUSTIC PAINTING IN JULY

INTRO TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING IN SEPTEMBER

For a complete listing of classes in encaustic wax painting please visit LearnWaxArt.com

OCT.17_SPRUILL: ENCAUSTIC FLUCTUATIONS IN TEXTURE AND EMBEDDING

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Spruill Center for the Arts Registration for Encaustic Workshops Open in Dunwoody, GA

Saturday, October 17th, 10AM – 4PM

Instructor: Kim McGill Stuart

Explore the rich, touchable and textural qualities of encaustic wax. Spend the day creating tantalizing textures with oil pigmented wax, water and fire. Emulate textures from coral reefs to smooth surfaces, reminiscent of glassy lake water at dusk. Embed or press objects into wax that are personal to your story-charms, string, bottle-tops, branches and memorabilia. Practice enhancing textures with oil paint washes and rubs.  Use blow torches and carving tools to create various surface marks and undulations.

INTRO TO ENCAUSTIC PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. 

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OCT.3_SPRUILL: INTRO TO PHOTO-ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

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Spruill Center for the Arts Registration for Encaustic Workshops Open in Dunwoody, GA

Saturday, October 3rd

10AM until 4PM

Take your art to new dimensions by learning to combine the ancient art of encaustics with modern photography and printing techniques. Participants will learn how to integrate a photographic image with encaustic through techniques such as layering, painting, and by making the original imagery translucent. We will also demonstrate how to experiment with various methods of manipulating the original photograph-including toning, distressing, and a variety of transfer techniques.  Proper tools and safety procedures will be discussed.

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“Buoyant Butterflies” Bidding Open: Nancy Cole Care Fund

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Please consider viewing the listing on EBay for this painting we gave to this cause, and consider making a donation to our former student, also the owner of the lovely Southern Sweets Bakery.

From Kim McGill Stuart and Penny Treese:

“We would like to invite you to help Nancy Cole during this difficult time by making a donation to help with the cost of her home care. Last year cancer cells were found in Nancy’s liver tissue, and despite treatment, she continued to deteriorate. Treatment was halted this year, and Nancy was transferred home where she’s receiving constant care.

Nancy, and her husband, were brief art students of ours, her energy made such an impact on us. Her excitement and creativity was moving. It was a joy having her in our class and pleasure meeting her and her husband.”

Thank you sincerely for any help that can be given.
Here are pictures and close-ups of the painting we collaborated on (click to enlarge):

 

SEP.5_SPRUILL: INTRO TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

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Spruill Center for the Arts Registration for Encaustic Workshops Open in Dunwoody, GA

Saturday, September 5, 10am to 4pm 

Instructor: Kim McGill Stuart

Explore the basics of the ancient art of encaustic painting. Encaustic painting uses a wax-based paint composed of beeswax and oil pigment.  We will review safety issues, surface options, color mixing, layering, fusing with a torch, texture and more. This class is for students that have never used wax as a medium before or those that have just started out and want to further develop the technique. Discussions will include setting up a studio, supply resources, mixing colors, and painting molten wax.  NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Register at Spruill: https://registration.spruillarts.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=153PTEP020

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