encaustic over oil

Next step in this painting. Not finished yet. I can see the problem areas in the photo.

Thinking of Daises 12" x 12"

Pensive, 6" x 6"

This has been an interesting week. It has taken 5 days to move my website to another hosing service; the timing belt on my car broke and my camera has been "removed" from my home. It was sitting next to my computer Wednesday. After some workmen left, I couldn't find my camera. I am using my iPod touch to photograph the new work. Not the greatest photos, but amazing to me that they are as clear as they are.

My raised vegetable garden on my terrace. I harvest everyday

Early morning inspiration

I have just had a realization that I have been painting for over 60 years! No wonder I am becoming impatient with artists that work in the encaustic medium who do not make paintings, just pretty surfaces. These are the most boring images I have even seen and the web is full of these images. Is there a female version of curmudgeon? 

I am doing more art teaching in the workshops. I said I wasn't going to do that, but sometimes I just can't help myself. I plead with people to look at negative space, use some composition...

I am taking a break from teaching and enjoying my garden and still editing my manuscript, but I have some painting image that are pushing into my mind.