News — Exploring Encaustic with Bethany

I was so excited while at work today to be contacted by the 557 Artist Block gallery in Penticton that one of my little Quail's Egg paintings had sold and was heading out to Newfoundland! That is always such an amazing feeling. Especially as art sales have been a little slow for 2015. The 557 is a great gallery and the owner, Vaelei Walken-Brown, works hard to promote artists in the Okanagan. I had some personal doubts at the end of summer - as most artists do - about what I was doing ? Should I be showing? What is...

Part 1 of a 3 part series I was so excited to take a surprise trip to Portland in September! You know what that means – good times with my friend and mentor Linda Robertson and lots of fun with encaustic. Linda Roberson is an accomplished artist, author and teacher who has been working with encaustic for many years. She is renown for her fundamental book “Embracing Encaustic” and for being a champion of encaustic art and other artists working in the medium. She is a multiple award winner, shown across North America, curated exhibitions and has paintings in numerous...

We are happy to announce the introduction of several new encaustic art supplies. Fantasy Wax Set: Bright and fun colors for your dramatic paintings. Landscape Wax Set: A more naturalistic selection of paints. A5 Color painting cards - one color - 24 sheets each. in Red, Copper, Silver or Gold Limited amounts of each

Have you ever heard someone say "I Could Do That" when they look at your art? Here is a great video from PBS that examines that statement. We will soon be announcing several new wax sets and some other goodies to the product line. Watch this space for details!

There are only 6 days left to take advantage of the August promo code. You can use it on anything in the shop! Enkaustikolors, paint sets, brushes, stamps - your choice! Happy Shopping :) HAPPY August! Please find this promo code for $5 off your next order of $30.  Have fun and Happy Painting