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Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"a few announcements of what's going on so far this year in my life
I was invited to do a presentation at encaustiCon 2013 which is going to be held in Santa Fe. The title of my presentation is A Cultural Journey with Mother Nature. I'll…"
Michael Billie replied to Mo Godbeer's discussion Videos to watch in the group Encaustic Art"The clip has been deleted because it wasn't supposed to be online yet."
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"I wish I could help but I don't know how much business the suppliers want to do abroad. You should check with your local customs regulator. I've bought from Kama pigments before but I don't remember seeing any wax or damar that they…"
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"I got a surprise email from Joanne Mattera yesterday about the conference. She asked if I'd like a scholarship for next years conference. I was going to sign up on Friday to get the early bird special but you can't beat free. So thanks to…"
Michael Billie replied to Karen Harris's discussion a finish on cradled frame in the group Encaustic Art"Are you talking about the frame that doesn't have any wax on it? If so, I usually put clear varnish on the sides and the back of the panel. That's just to keep moisture out of the wood and prevent it from warping."
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"Mo, you should be able to do that since the encaustic gesso is used for substrates that aren't made for encaustic. "
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"She said as long as air and moisture are in contact the rusting it's going to continue.
I've been using rust in my work for years. They're sealed with medium and they seem to be holding up without any further rusting."
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"She didn't use any woodburning tools. She heated up the metal with a blowtorch and placed it on paper. She had a variety of metal objects that she uses to brand from scrap metal to nuts and bolts. This was all done outside since it produces a…"
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"Dianna, thanks for putting a summary together.
Mo, when Lorraine Glessner was doing the branding demo I got chills so that is going into my work. I'm also getting chills today with the current piece I'm working on.…"
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"Paula, that usually doesn't happen since Joanne frowns on filming during the demos and workshops. It can be done for personal reference but not for posting online."
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"Lorraine Glessner does fly fast when she's talking as I found out in her workshop. Her demo was very basic but during her workshop she did some branding that I've been experimenting with. That made the whole workshop worth taking."
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"Thanks for the update on what Diana is doing.
It's dyeing with leaves and other natural plants. Google India Flint
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelbillie/6918529942/in/photostream"
Michael Billie commented on Mo Godbeer's group Encaustic Art"I've been hoping Mo would talk about her experience in the states but she hasn't. Maybe it's due to all the teaching engagements she's doing. I for one had a good time and there was a lot to be ingested.
I've had this one…"
Michael Billie replied to Mo Godbeer's discussion Videos to watch in the group Encaustic Art"let me look at what I have tomorrow and I'll send you the inventory pic."
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- At 10:30am on February 7, 2011,
Patrice Baldwin said… Michael - I understand you took an encaustic workshop in Tucson. I've taken one here too (because I live here). Whom did you take it with? Encaustics are really big now. Yours are showing some good work!
Patrice
- At 12:11am on May 1, 2010,
Mo Godbeer said… - Michael.. yes I asked the gallery for some photos and they are going to send me some. They sold one of my paintings already....good 'eh!
And did you see they used one of my pics for the poster(with three other artists too)
I watched the DW dvd this week and it is fab, she seems like a bit of a charachter...how lucky you are to get to go to her workshop.
She has work in that conrad wilde red dot event too, as well as Sandi Miot and Shawna Moore.
You can go online and see all the work that is for sale in the show, I added a link in the encaustic group. I think its in my weekly blog.
Have a good weekend Michael.
- At 11:09pm on April 2, 2010, Mo Godbeer said…
- Just a little welcome to all our new members of Encaustic art group and a re-hello to old members.
How are you all going with your encaustic journey.Let em know what is going on with your work. I am happy to answer any questions on waxing or to debate anything with you.
If you have found any encaustic artists that you would like to share with us all that would also be fab.
I am really keen to see members work and really get this group going a bit more. Tell me what you want to see in here. Or any new ideas that would be good for our group, which is now topping 127 members.
Hoo Roo(aussie goodbye)
mo
- At 2:25pm on February 24, 2010,
Jay said… - happy birthday
- At 4:12am on August 8, 2009,
DeMarie "Paintslinger" said… - hi michael. thanx for the photo compliment!
i would love to see more of your art! if it's like the talent of your 'Broken Circle', it must be great!
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