Josie Rodrigues at the San Luis Obispo Art Museum

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art - Encaustic Exhibition - Liquid Amber - Josie Rodriguez - November 23-December 29, 2013.

Harriet Tsosie In Small Works Show in Albuquerque

"Little Art in Your Life" an exhibition of small works. December 6th, 2013 - January 31, 2014. Opening Reception: Friday, December 6th 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Park Fine Art, Galleria, Downtown Albuquerque, 20 First Plaza NW, Ste 65 Albuquerque, NM 87102. 505/764-1900. www.parkfineart.com

Photo Encaustic Demo by Angel Wynn

Anasazi: Stone & Bone by Angel Wynn. American Indian Photography & Encaustics: 1036 Canyon Road Santa Fe NM. FREE EVENT. Photo-Encaustic Demonstrations by photographer Angel Wynn. Saturday Nov 30, 10am-4pm. Demo's run throughout the day. Gift to the first 25 people. Anasazi: Stone & Bone Exhibit Runs Nov 15 through Dec 31, 2013.

IEA visits the EAI

IEA's convention EnCosticon in full swing in Santa Fe, New Mexico - is welcomed to the Encaustic Art Institutes Gallery. Two buses and 90 artists were in attendance to view the National Juried Exhbition put on by EAI as well as the EAI Permanent Collection in the front half of the gallery.

Tour of the EAI

A Planned tour of 20+ people from Albuquerque landed at EAI Saturday the 19th. Members Sherry Ikeda and John Schaefer were on hand to demonstrate mono-printing and basic set-up of encaustic wax prep on board. The National Juried Exhibition is still showing through November 4th. EAINM.com

Patricia Aaron's Upcoming Show

URBAN ABSTRACT-RURAL GRID. Patricia Aaron & Chandler Romeo. November 9, 2013 - March 8, 2014. MOA, Englewood City Center, Englewood, CO. Location: Indoor Galleries. On November 9th, 2013 MOA will open its newest exhibition, URBAN ABSTRACT – RURAL GRID, featuring the works of local artists Chandler Romeo and Patricia Aaron. Both artists have produced new original work for this exhibition in response to the 2013 MOA theme of “abstract”. Patricia Aaron utilizes the encaustic, or “hot wax painting”, process to create monotypes, sculptures, and large-scale paintings. Aaron will contribute more than a dozen mixed media pieces to this exhibition; she is represented by Space Gallery in Denver. Chandler Romeo’s sculpture is inspired by what she refers to as “vernacular earthworks”, the geometric shapes and patterns imposed on the Earth to organize cities and identify boundaries. Her ceramic earthworks explore the relationship we have with our environment – from our natural surroundings to the most urban cityscapes. Together Aaron and Romeo will create a vibrant atmosphere that explores the intersection of people and landscape. The opening reception for URBAN ABSTRACT – RURAL GRID will be November 9th, 2013 from 5 pm – 9 pm at MOA’s indoor gallery on the 2nd floor of the Englewood Civic Center. URBAN ABSTRACT – RURAL GRID will be on exhibit through March 8th, 2014. For more information please visit the MOA website at www.moaonline.org or call (303) 806-0444.

Congratulation to the winners of the EAI 3rd Annual Juried Encaustic/Wax Exhibition

The Encaustic Art Institute congratulates the following who entered and made it into the final selection of the 3rd Annual Juried Encaustic/Wax Exhibition. Awards given for Best of Show and for Award for Excellence.

This year Karen Hymer, from (AZ) won Best of Show, with her painting, "Untitled #1, Inner Spaces Series". below left

Kay Hartung, from (MA) won the Award of Excellence, for her painting, "Cells Surfacing 8". below right

The show will hang at the Encaustic Art Institute Gallery - Cerrillos, New Mexico through November 4th. Opening: Saturday, October 5th, from noon - 5 pm. The Gallery is open weekends Noon to 5 pm, or by appointment. This Exhibition is a remarkable representation of encaustic/wax work, by passionate artists across the country. The diversity of style along with the uniqueness of the medium, makes this show of 49 juried artists a "must see". Encaustic Art Institute: 18 County Road 55A (General Goodwin Road) Just 20 minutes south of Santa Fe on the scenic Turquoise Trail Hwy. 14. (4 miles North of Madrid). Go to EAINM.com for map directions. EAI is a non-profit 501 C3. 85% of all profits go directly to the artist. Call Douglas Mehrens: 505-424-6487 for more information. Log on to our website: EAINM.com.

5th Annual Gala a Huge Success

The EAI doubled our funds from last year and everything went smoothly. The weather cooperated until the very last, as we moved the live auction inside. The storm that ensured was record-breaking, so we lucked out. The Sunday Afternoon was a departure from the Saturday evening we had done before, and it was a hit. Sherry Ikeda did monotype demonstrations, and we had a wonderful poetry reading by Stuart Hall. The raffle and live auction items this year were fantastic and pulled a lot of players into the fun. We sold more paintings this year, than in years past through the silent and live auction. The following artist paintings sold: Louise Cassleman, Harriette Tsosie – 2 paintings, Evelyne Boren, Ellen Auchter, Kate Palmo, Barbara Michener, Sherry Ikeda, John Schaeffer, Marilyn Peretti, Fionna Buck, Cherry Whitener Rohe, Jennifer Pretzeus, Anne Smidt, Angel Wynn, Russell Thurston.

Thanks to everyone who donated paintings, and gifts to raffle. Thanks to the Gala team: Nancy Gott, Sherry Ikeda, Fionna Buck and Adrienne Mehrens. Their efforts in organizing and cooking and helping with set-up and clean-up and everything else in between are appreciated beyond measure. Thanks to Body and Soul Jazz Trio for volunteering to play for the festivities year after year. And thanks to all the friends and family of local members who also volunteered to make this the most successful Gala yet. The funds from the Gala will help continue to improve marketing of EAI, and help to expand our mission of exposing encaustic/wax medium to the public. Thanks to Richard Crombie for being designated photographer for the Gala and supplying the photos for the slideshow above. Click on image to Stop Slideshow. To Start again, Click Middle Arrow in upper right. With deep appreciation, Douglas Mehrens CEO/EAI

Harriette Tsosie's Code Talking Series

CODE TALKING: Word & Symbol as Image. From “Morse” to “QR,” Albuquerque artist Harriette Tsosie explores all kinds of codes in her upcoming solo show “Code Talking: Word and Symbol as Image.” The exhibition opens at Old Town’s Leich Lathrop Gallery Friday, October 4th, with receptions during the First Friday Artscrawl (5:00 - 7:00 PM) and an artist’s reception Sunday, October 6th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. The gallery is located in Plazuela Sombra, 323 Romero Street, Suite #1, Albuquerque. “This body of work explores the language aspect of identity,” says Tsosie. “From marks scratched on caves to contemporary texting, there has always been a mysterious element to communication.” “Technology has made private communication more accessible and faster. That comes at a price. There's a reason divorce attorneys mine Facebook." She points out that social media can be a weapon as well as a “friend.” “The so-called 'social media' offer ample opportunity for government spying, leaking secrets and making serious mistakes. While many use the internet for shopping, other cultures form revolutions with it." Some contemporary codes are visually quite beautiful, says Tsosie, who especially likes the QR (quick response) codes. “A Los Angeles artist has likened them to Navajo rug weavings,” she says. “However, my first love remains the calligraphic marking of earlier cultures, which seem like codes to me since I cannot decipher them.” She explores both the QR and bar codes in several works as well as calligraphy in her “Lost in Translation” pieces. “Code Talking” continues through October 30th. Leich Lathrop Gallery hours are: Monday & Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Sunday: Noon - 5:00 PM. The gallery is closed on Tuesdays.

Upcoming Solo Show For Harriette Tsosie: Code Talking

Upcoming Design Salon in Santa Fe

Waxing Hot and Cold Workshop

EAI Auction Items

The 5th Annual Fundraising Gala is fast approaching, and you can easily participate by pre-purchasing raffle tickets or bid on auction items. You need not be present to win and many items have no expiration date. For more information, contact Douglas Mehrens: mehrens@eainm.com

EAI Afternoon Fundraiser and Call for Art

5th Annual Fundraising Afternoon Gala and Art Sale. Opening: Sunday Sept. 15th 2-6 pm.

Encaustic Art Institute 18 County Road 55 A, Cerrillos, NM 87010, 505-424-6487, www.eainm.com

Entries: Encaustic Art Institute members are asked to donate a piece of their work for sale, to raise funds for the Encaustic Art Institute once a year fund-raising Gala. You may submit one piece, any size and of any depth, 3D or suitable to hang on a wall. All proceeds will go to support EAI's mission. The Institute will retain unsold work for future sales to support its mission. Your donation is tax deductible and upon request, we can send you a receipt. Entries to be delivered to the Institute's Pyramid Gallery any Saturday or Sunday, noon to 5 PM but no later than Sunday, September 8th noon - 5 PM. Shipped entries must arrive by Saturday September 7th with shipping and insurance paid by the artist. This show will hang from September 15th through the 29th.,,,,

Calendar

August 2 - Call for art

August 23 - Photos for Press, with Special Label Information

Sept. 6th - Label information to Kari Gorden at karigorden@yahoo.com

Sept. 8th - Deadline for receipt of work by Institute (noon - 5:00 PM)

Sept. 9-14 - Exhibition installed and labeled

Sept. 15th - Opening reception: two - 6:00 PM

Special instructions for submitting Images for Press. Releases/Ads/ Promotion for this show: If you would like to submit an image of the work you are sending for this show to be included in any Press Release for the Show/Advertising for the Show and any other promotional tools for this show, please email a high quality jpeg image (at least 300 dpi, with largest dimension 7", 1) by August 23rd to Kari Gorden at karigorden@yahoo.com . When you email the image, be sure to include the following information in the body of the email: Artist Name, Title, Media, Dimensions (h x w), and date piece completed. Your permission/consent to use the image is implied if you choose to send your image for this purpose. Please note: you will, in most cases, be submitting an image for consideration by an editor or columnist -- they will choose which image(s) and how many images to use. Size and hanging restrictions: All work must be ready to hang with secure wire across the back. No sawtooth hangers. No size restriction in 2-D artwork. 3-D work is restricted to 50 lbs for pedestal and 70 lbs for floor display and cannot exceed 5' in any direction. Label information: This is separate from the information you need to email for press purposes, this label will be on the wall in the gallery beside your piece. In other words, we need you to submit this information again even if you have previously sent the information for press purposes. Artists should email the following information in this order please: Title of work, Artist name, State you live in (abbreviated to 2 letter abbreviation), medium, and retail sales price to Kari Gorden, at karigorden@yahoo.com. We also need you to print out the label information (click on the link on the left, the label is included with the copy of the Call for Art (on the third page) and attach it to your piece. This is so that we have a permanent record on your piece of who made it, and where to ship it back to if need be. When you ship or deliver your piece, download the attached form, (click on the link at left, label is on page 3) print it out, fill it out, and attach securely to the back your painting, or at the bottom of your sculpture. When shipping artwork, please label your artworks name on the outside of the box with your name, this helps us to locate your shipping box when returning. Special Information regarding shipping your work: Remember, shipping and insurance are ONE-WAY. Please DO NOT ask for a required signature on your artwork, unless delivering through USPS. Artwork is safely delivered without a signature through FedEX and UPS. Drivers are well aware of our shows and delivering and picking up of artwork. We are housed on 12 acres with a Gallery and 2 personal studios, as well as our house. The drivers know where to leave the artwork out of the weather and safely behind the locked fence area. If we have to leave the gates open, then we get "curiosity seekers" coming through unannounced throughout the day. We are very busy throughout the work week, and keep our gates closed for that reason. If you feel that you still need a required signature, then please send through USPS. The post office will send us a note and we can pick up your work at our local post office. Pricing and sales: All art work must be for sale. The Institute will retain 100% of the sales to support its mission. We ask that you give us your retail value which will be noted on the label. Unless a piece is considerably smaller or larger in value, they will be priced or auctioned accordingly. There will be a silent and live auction. Paintings and raffle items of greater value will be live auctioned. Paintings that do not sell through either auction will remain hanging for sale throughout the duration of the show. It takes a lot of work to organize and hang an exhibition. You can help by following the instructions and respecting the deadlines. Thank you!

EAI August Ad for THE Magazine

Angel Wynn Showing

Call For Raffle Items

Call for Raffle Items for the "5th Annual Afternoon Gala and Art Auction"

Dear Members, We are gathering raffle/auction items for our yearly Gala event, September 15th. EAI relies heavily on this one event for funds to make all aspects of the Institute grow and function. The raffle items cost $5 a ticket. In addition, the auction segment will be part silent and live for paintings, as well as bigger ticket items that are being donated. The beauty of participating is you need not be present to win. Some of these items are localized and it would mean a visit for you to NM....but some are items that can be shipped to you, or a service you can take advantage of anywhere. A few samples of what we have so far are gift certificates for encaustic materials, one-year EAI membership, jewelry, encaustic books, one-day workshop with member Sherry Ikeda, etc. The other items we have are gift certificates for NM local things such as dining, spa certificate, B & B weekend in Taos, hot air balloon ride, jazz quartet playing at a gathering of your choice, etc. In years past we have had members donate items such as a hand-inlaid knife, a week's stay in Mexico at a time-share, etc. Use your imagination - you can donate your services, or something of value that you think would be interesting to EAI members and their friends and families. We will be getting a Raffle flyer out in a couple of weeks for people to pre-pay for their raffle tickets. We will be able to put your paid tickets in the raffle drawing boxes, as well as have you represented at the live/silent auction. The upcoming email will tell you more specifically how it works. I appreciate you considering anything you might want to donate. All donations are tax deductible. Any questions or donation ideas, please contact me at: Mehrens@eainm.com Please let us know soon.

Sincerely, Douglas Mehrens Founder/CEO - Encaustic Art Institute

Michale Billie Opening

2013 IEA Awards Program

EAI's New Website

Dear Members: We are launching a new website for EAI, check it out: www.eainm.com. The site has a new look, added content, and tablet and phone compatibility. There are aspects that you, as a member should review. They are listed below, in addition to pages on the website you may want to explore. As always, please contact us if you have questions. You can use the Contact tab to email Douglas Mehrens.

Information to take note of: Membership/Renewal- We have streamlined the procedure for renewing your membership. Click on the Membership/Renewal tab in the menu at the top of the website then click on the Become a Member page from the drop-down menu. Click the renewal link, fill in the form and submit your payment. Membership information- This page on the dropdown menu will give you general information about your membership. It is intended primarily for new members to find out more about how their membership works. Even if you are a long-time member please check it out as there may be things you weren't aware of. Listing of EAI Members- This page lists the names and states of current EAI members. If you are a current member and your name is not on this list, please email Kari Gorden (karigorden@yahoo.com) so that we can update the list. There is a note on this page that will point to the listings on the EAI blog with members' names and websites. This note is also on the Purchase Art tab for potential buyers to be directed to your website, so please, if you have a website be sure your information has been sent to Linda Fillhardt (fillhardt@lindafillhardt.com) for the EAI Blog. Membership Event Calendar- This page has a full calendar of events for your reference, including deadlines and calls for art dates, please add these dates and deadlines to your personal calendar. Exhibition Calendar- This calendar only lists the schedule for Exhibitions. Refer to the Membership Event Calendar for deadlines and detailed information. Send us your Art- General information about Shipping your art. Please also see the sub-pages under this page for more detailed information regarding shipping and handling of your art. Additional information regarding shipping and framing- This page is a sub-page under the SEND US YOUR ART page. It has useful tips about shipping and handling your artwork as well as information about framing encaustic art. Calls for Art- We email you current calls for art as the deadlines come up, but if you have misplaced or deleted the email, you can check under the Membership tab to find copies of the current Calls for Art. Label text for Exhibits- This is an extra blank label for you to copy and paste, then print out and attach to the back of the piece you are shipping or delivering to EAI. Please print your info clearly and fill in the form completely. Be sure to note at the top of the label what show you are submitting the piece for -- or if the piece is for rotation. (We keep up to two member pieces on hand to hang. At least one piece of art from every member will be on display except during the Juried Show and the Gala Show). Remember that with all the current members' work we have, and new pieces coming in for themed shows and rotation, it can be very confusing if you have not attached a label to the back of your piece. You may be in a rush or not feel like taking the extra step -- but not only is it a hassle for us, it can definitely present problems for you as well. For example, a buyer comes in and asks about a piece in a show they saw a few months ago that they couldn't buy at the time, it's not hanging -- is it still available; or you leave a piece in rotation and then one year later you want it shipped back to you. If the painting is not labeled, it does not get recorded in the storage vault for future access. Both of these examples have come up in the past -- you could lose a sale or your piece may not be easily returned to you -- so please take care and responsibility for your art, take the extra step and attach your label securely to the back of your piece. Library- Click on this page to view the EAI Library and books that we have for members to check out from the Institute. If you have any questions, please contact me, Mehrens@eainm.com.

Sincerely, Douglas Mehrens Encaustic Art Institute/Founder

EAI Founder Book Signing at Artisan in Santa Fe

Photos From The EAI Self Portrait Show

EAI Gala Fundraiser and Call For Art

5th Annual Fundraising Afternoon Gala and Art Sale. Opening: Sunday Sept. 15th 2-6 pm.

Encaustic Art Institute 18 County Road 55 A, Cerrillos, NM 87010, 505-424-6487, www.eainm.com

Entries: Encaustic Art Institute members are asked to donate a piece of their work for sale, to raise funds for the Encaustic Art Institute once a year fund-raising Gala. You may submit one piece, any size and of any depth, 3D or suitable to hang on a wall. All proceeds will go to support EAI's mission. The Institute will retain unsold work for future sales to support its mission. Your donation is tax deductible and upon request, we can send you a receipt. Entries to be delivered to the Institute's Pyramid Gallery any Saturday or Sunday, noon to 5 PM but no later than Sunday, September 8th noon - 5 PM. Shipped entries must arrive by Saturday September 7th with shipping and insurance paid by the artist. This show will hang from September 15th through the 29th.,,,,

Calendar

August 2 - Call for art

August 23 - Photos for Press, with Special Label Information

Sept. 6th - Label information to Kari Gorden at karigorden@yahoo.com

Sept. 8th - Deadline for receipt of work by Institute (noon - 5:00 PM)

Sept. 9-14 - Exhibition installed and labeled

Sept. 15th - Opening reception: two - 6:00 PM

Special instructions for submitting Images for Press. Releases/Ads/ Promotion for this show: If you would like to submit an image of the work you are sending for this show to be included in any Press Release for the Show/Advertising for the Show and any other promotional tools for this show, please email a high quality jpeg image (at least 300 dpi, with largest dimension 7", 1) by August 23rd to Kari Gorden at karigorden@yahoo.com . When you email the image, be sure to include the following information in the body of the email: Artist Name, Title, Media, Dimensions (h x w), and date piece completed. Your permission/consent to use the image is implied if you choose to send your image for this purpose. Please note: you will, in most cases, be submitting an image for consideration by an editor or columnist -- they will choose which image(s) and how many images to use. Size and hanging restrictions: All work must be ready to hang with secure wire across the back. No sawtooth hangers. No size restriction in 2-D artwork. 3-D work is restricted to 50 lbs for pedestal and 70 lbs for floor display and cannot exceed 5' in any direction. Label information: This is separate from the information you need to email for press purposes, this label will be on the wall in the gallery beside your piece. In other words, we need you to submit this information again even if you have previously sent the information for press purposes. Artists should email the following information in this order please: Title of work, Artist name, State you live in (abbreviated to 2 letter abbreviation), medium, and retail sales price to Kari Gorden, at karigorden@yahoo.com. We also need you to print out the label information (click on the link on the left, the label is included with the copy of the Call for Art (on the third page) and attach it to your piece. This is so that we have a permanent record on your piece of who made it, and where to ship it back to if need be. When you ship or deliver your piece, download the attached form, (click on the link at left, label is on page 3) print it out, fill it out, and attach securely to the back your painting, or at the bottom of your sculpture. When shipping artwork, please label your artworks name on the outside of the box with your name, this helps us to locate your shipping box when returning. Special Information regarding shipping your work: Remember, shipping and insurance are ONE-WAY. Please DO NOT ask for a required signature on your artwork, unless delivering through USPS. Artwork is safely delivered without a signature through FedEX and UPS. Drivers are well aware of our shows and delivering and picking up of artwork. We are housed on 12 acres with a Gallery and 2 personal studios, as well as our house. The drivers know where to leave the artwork out of the weather and safely behind the locked fence area. If we have to leave the gates open, then we get "curiosity seekers" coming through unannounced throughout the day. We are very busy throughout the work week, and keep our gates closed for that reason. If you feel that you still need a required signature, then please send through USPS. The post office will send us a note and we can pick up your work at our local post office. Pricing and sales: All art work must be for sale. The Institute will retain 100% of the sales to support its mission. We ask that you give us your retail value which will be noted on the label. Unless a piece is considerably smaller or larger in value, they will be priced or auctioned accordingly. There will be a silent and live auction. Paintings and raffle items of greater value will be live auctioned. Paintings that do not sell through either auction will remain hanging for sale throughout the duration of the show. It takes a lot of work to organize and hang an exhibition. You can help by following the instructions and respecting the deadlines. Thank you!

3rd Annual National Encaustic Exhibition: Deadline August 1

To enter go to the EAI website.

Ellen Koment and Martha Rae Baker Opening

Ellen Koment and Martha Rae Baker, "Surface Beauty" at Karan Ruhlen Gallery, Canyon Road, Santa Fe, opening Friday, July 12, 5-7pm

Happenings at Larain Matheson's Studio

You are invited to the next STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR on the northern California coast. It will be LABOR DAY week-end Aug. 31-Sept. 2 and Sept. 7-8th. I will have new encaustic paintings, acrylic, mixed media work and gemstone jewelry designs to share with you. This has been a very productive year and the workshops I am teaching in encaustic painting have been so rewarding and well-attended. The next ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOP will be Sat. October 19. Please e mail me for more info. Larain Matheson • I hope to see you for the 21st annual STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR sponsored by the North Coast Artists Guild. Our website is www.studiodiscoverytour.com to see more of the artists work and the brochure. Wishing you all a wonderful, health-filled, sunshine summer. " Ripple" encaustic wax and oil

Karon Leigh blogs about the Sunport Exhibition

AZ artist and EAI member Karon Leigh is documenting artists studios in the SW and here is the link to her blog which shows the Sunport installation of EAI permanent collection. http://southwestartstudios.blogspot.com

Photos from the EAI Exhibit at the Albuquerque Airport

EAI at the Albuquerque Airport

EAI has works from their permanent collection in the display cases at the Albuquerque Airport through mid August. They are in on the first floor. A list of artist in the exhibit: Eliz Alahverdian (NY) Willow Bader (WA) Martha Rae Baker (NM) Guy Baldovi (NM) Michael Billie (NM) Lynn Corsi Bland (TN) Margaret Berry (NE) Barbara Cone (MA) Helen Dannelly (CA) Linda Fillhardt (NM) Molly Geissman (NM) Eileen Goldenberg (CA) Diane Bailey Haug (AZ) Carol Hernandez (CA) Sherry Ikeda (NM) Peter Kaplan (NY) Kathryn Kaye (WA) Lorna Kemp (Alberta) Diane Kleiss (AZ) Karon Leigh (AZ) Jennifer Lind (CA) Elizabeth Marsh (AZ) Dorothy Masom (MD) Douglas Mehrens (NM) Barbara Michener (ID) Mary Milelzcik (CA) John Oakes (KY) Kate Palmo (NM) Martha Pfansmidt (WA) Sherrie Posternak (AZ) Josie Rodriguez (CA) Cherry Whitener Rohe (NM) Paula Roland (NM) Melissa Rubin (NY) Debra Scolari (CA) Patricia Baldwin Seggbruch (WA) Susan Shaffer (NM) Karen Simkiss (CO) Mary Stratton (ID) Heidi Sussman (NJ) Rodney Thompson (CA) Harriette Tsosie (NM) Cathy Valentine (CA) Ron Ward (WA) Ezshwan Winding (TX/Mexico) Susan Zimmerman (NM)

Sherry Ikeda on Santa Fe Studio Tour, June 29 and 30.

For more information email Sheryl Ikeda sherryikeda@yahoo.com.

Spring 2013 Encaustic Arts Magazine

The NEW SPRING 2013 ISSUE of ENCAUSTIC ARTS MAGAZINE is HERE! Encaustic Arts Magazine is published online semiannually by The Encaustic Art Institute. The first and only international magazine about encaustic, it features the most important news about the medium, interviews with "hot" artists, information on techniques, tools, materials and exhibitions. Best of all, the magazine is FREE ! The magazine is now available to be read on i-Pads, i-Phones and Android mobile devices as well as on your home computer. Go to www.eainm.com and click on the Encaustic Arts Magazine tab in the left index to register to receive the link for your FREE subscription.

Ellen Koment's Upcoming Workshops

Introduction to Encaustic - July 12-15: This introduction will cover all the basics, including how to make paint, apply paint, fuse, and finish. You will learn about surfaces, preparing surfaces and a great variety of new techniques, use of dry pigment, photo transfer, pouring, and much more. Because it is combined with a more advanced group, you will also have the opportunity to work a little larger, if you choose to. More About Encaustic: Going a Little Larger - July 12-15: Designed for encaustic artists with some experience, this four day workshop will allow you to work from a small panel to an intermediate size (up to 20"). We will cover, or review, all the basics, as well as discussing when it is appropriate,and important, to take your work both to a larger size, and to a more conceptually considered state. The why of what you do, as well as the how to. A variety of new techniques will be demonstrated. Beyond Beginning: Going Large - August 12-16: Open to Intermediate and More Advanced encaustic painters, this workshop will enable you to work on larger scale..up to 36" in any dimension, or put together a series of paintings to creat a large diptych, triptych..or more. We will discuss the conceptual basis for working larger, what is to be learned, how to approach it, and the things, both technical and aesthetic, that need to be considered. For more information go to http://www.nmencausticworkshops.com

Dimensions Show at the EAI

Go to the EAI Website for photos of the Dimensions Shows Opening.

EAI Wax with Dimension Opening, Saturday, May 18.

ENCAUSTIC SHOW OPENING! Remember, Opening for the "Wax with Dimension" encaustic painting and sculpture show at our Cerrillos, New Mexico, Encaustic Art Institute Pyramid Gallery is THIS SATURDAY, May 18, 2013, Noon to 5pm. See you there!

Fionna Buck in Jay Etkin Gallery Show, Santa Fe

Etkin Spotlight Shows Santa Fe presents:TEXT/ure. May 17 – 26, 2013. Reception: Friday, May 17th 5 to 7 PM. featuring: Marina Brownlow, Fionna Buck, Susan Case, Marie-Pierre Desaize, Debbe Goldberg, Michael Gullberg, Shirley Klinghoffer, Stephanie Lerma, Mark Pack, Dale Pino, Michelle Rial, Mark Saxe, Linda Tratechaud, S.K. Yeatts & Greta Young. Jay Etkin Gallery @ the Railyard in Santa Fe

Francesca Saveri's Open Studio

Francesca's Annual Open Studio. When: June 1-2 & June 8-9 from 11:00-6:00pm. Where: 990 Wildcat Canyon Road, Berkeley, 94708. For more information contact Francesca Saveri at fsaveri@sbcglobal.net

Larain Matheson's Upcoming Workshop

Encaustic Art Workshop. Larain will be teaching an ENCAUSTIC ART WORKSHOP in painting with wax and oils. This is an ancient technique and medium used 2000 yrs ago. We will explore beeswax and oils and mixed media, techniques for using the wax, drawing, incising, transfers, collage and more. The workshop is coming up this Sat. April 27th at my studio in Gualala, Ca on the coast. 9:30am-4pm. Please e mail me for info. larainapple@mac.com Next workshop is Sat. Oct. 19th. Come and explore from beginner to advanced levels welcome.

Patricia Aaron at Space Gallery

Space Gallery, Denver, CO. Mind over Matter featuring new encaustic and ink work. April 19-June 1, 2013. Patricia Aaron's work can be seen here: http://www.spacegallery.org/monica-aiello. Gallery is www.spacegallery.org

Ellen Koment: Summer Workshops

More About Encaustic: Going a Little Larger July 12-15, 2013 The workshop will be an introduction, if you haven't done encaustic before, or you need a refresher on basic techniques, For more advanced encaustic painters, it will be an opportunity to enhance your work with a variety of new techniques. Individual instruction and criticism will help you move your encaustic painting to a new level. Beyond Beginning: Going Large August 12-16, 2013 Five Days: This is my most advanced workshop, and a unique opportunity for artists who are already working in encaustic to experience the joy of seeing there work on a larger scale, or to attempt any other expansion of their vision which they might like to pursue. We will address the special design and technical considerations involved in working on a larger scale, from sketch to finishing. Participants may work up to 36" x 36" on their own panels, but may choose to stay in the 24"x 24" range. For more details: http://www.nmencausticworkshops.com

Call for Art

"Wax with Dimension" Opening May 18th, Noon-5 PM Encaustic Art Institute 18 County Road 55 A, Cerrillos, NM 87010 505-424-6487 www.eainm.com www.eainm.blogspot.com Entries: Encaustic Art Institute members are invited to submit one piece of work. The theme of this show is "Wax with Dimension". This means literally any wax sculpture pieces as well as paintings that have some dimensional quality to it. Below is an example of a painting by Diane Aldrich Kleiss, called Seasons in 4 Acre Plots, that shows a 3-dimensional effect in a painting. In other words, the only restriction is nothing smooth and of 2-dimensional quality. No entry fee required. Entries to be delivered to the Institute's Pyramid Gallery any Saturday or Sunday, noon to 5 PM but no later than Saturday, May 11 noon - 5 PM, no exceptions. Shipped entries must arrive by Saturday May 11th with shipping and insurance paid by the artist. This show will hang from May 18th through June 16th. Members please note - our policy is to have one piece of art from each member up in the gallery at all times, in between shows. If you would like to submit new work please submit your work given the outlines on our website EAINM.com under Send Us Your Art. If we have not received any new work, we will show the work we have currently. As has been our policy, at any time, if you would like to have your work returned to you, please contact Douglas Mehrens, mehrens@eainm.com or 505-424-6487 to arrange for shipment. Size and hanging restrictions: All work must be ready to hang with secure wire across the back. No sawtooth hangers. Painting size restriction is no larger than 48" X 48". 3-D work is restricted to 50 lbs for pedestal and 70 lbs for floor display and cannot exceed 5' in any direction. Label information: Artists should provide the following information along with their entry and in this order: Your name, title of work, medium, dimensions--with height first, price. Download the attached form, (click on the link at left, label is on page 2) print it out, fill it out, and attach securely on the back your painting, or at the bottom of your sculpture. Also E-mail the label information and price to: Kari Gorden: karigorden@ yahoo.com. When shipping artwork, please label your artwork's name on the outside of the box with your name, this helps us to locate your shipping box when returning. Pricing and sales: All art work must be for sale. The Institute, in accordance with the vote of its members, will retain a 15% commission. Calendar March 1 Call for art May 10 Label information to Kari Gorden: karigorden@yahoo.com May 11 Deadline for receipt of work by Institute (noon - 5:00 PM) May 13 -17 Exhibition installed and labeled May 18 Opening reception: noon - 5:00 PM It takes a lot of work to organize and hang an exhibition. You can help by following the instructions and respecting the deadlines. Thank you!

Harriett Tsosie at the Harwood in Abuquerque

Linda Fillhardt at Maturango Museum

For an interview of Linda about the show go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8_k7Q4rudOE&noredirect=1

Douglas Mehrens Book Signing

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Space Available in Larain Matheson's Workshop

ENCAUSTIC ART WORKSHOP will be taught in Gualala, Ca. on Saturday April 27, 2013. Larain Matheson MFA is an encaustic artist for the past 6 years and an artist for 35 years. She will be teaching a one-day WS at her ocean studio on the northern coast, 2 1/2 hrs. from San Francisco. It is open to all levels of artists, beginner to more experienced. The cost of the WS is $130 plus $35 for materials and is limited to 6. There are 2 spaces left and Larain can be reached by e mail larainapple@mac.com or phone 707-884-3660. Larain Matheson Art.com

Encaustic Show at Conrad Wilde Gallery in Tuscon