A Day Spent with Mo Godbeer
Last Sunday I had the pleasure of meeting Mo Godbeer and she is an absolute delight. I flew from Melbourne to Sydney to attend an Encaustic Workshop Mo was running at the North Sydney Community Centre. I was a little hesitant at first about attending. The thought of leaving the kids and flying interstate for the day made me a little nervous. I guess I was more worried about my kids killing each other while I was away, but in the end they talked me into it and practically pushed me out the door, which only worried me more..... lol. Anyway I arrived safely, jumped into a cab and was off to meet Mo. I don't think it had really sunk in that I was in Sydney, until we turned a corner and there she was. (No not Mo) The Sydney Harbour Bridge and I just stared and thought, "shit I'm really here". You know, I've been to Sydney plenty of times, but I always find that first sighting of the Sydney Harbour Bridge breathtaking. I know it sounds a bit sad, but I don't travel much anymore, I've become a bit of a hermit, so this was a big deal for me.
Finally made it to the community centre, and the minute I stepped inside I could smell the beeswax, and smiled to myself. I followed my nose until I found Mo. With a big hello hug, I felt at ease. What a wonderful lady. She had prepared goody bags for us so we could complete 4 pieces. I've attached 2 of the pieces I completed. The other 2 I still want to work on. I had tried encaustics at home by just watching tutorials on youtube, but nothing compares to seeing it first hand. Mo shared her wisdom and her materials and she was very approachable. You can probably tell I can't speak highly enough of her. I spent the whole day learning and creating and met some really nice people. It was terrific. I'm so glad I went. The only downside was that it all ended so quickly, the time just flew.
So Mo, thank you ever so much for a most enjoyable day.
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Comment by Elke Trittel on May 7, 2011 at 10:49pm -
just read your post and thought oh,i wish to have that chance one day to meet Mo and do a workshop but living at the other end of the world it's not very likely to jump across for a day,lol,anyway great art you produced and happy birthday,girl!have a great day!
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Comment by Wendy Johnson on March 3, 2011 at 11:42pm -
What an exciting day Lucy. Good for you for taking up the journey.
Fantastic results!
Looks like a really fun workshop Mo!
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Comment by Mo Godbeer on February 26, 2011 at 2:05pm -
I am really glad you enjoyed the day Lucy. It was so nice to meet a fellow lmm'er and encaustic enthusiast. It was pretty hot day in the studio ther but I think there was some fantastic work made, I particularly love your pressed flower piece(and the lucy went to Sydney) and your image transfer is perfect. such a big trnasfer too it is hard to get it all so clear and unbroken like you have done.
Thanks for all your kind words it makes me feel special.
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Comment by Diana on February 26, 2011 at 3:32am -
and LUCKY YOU to meet Mo!!! jealous!
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Comment by Diana on February 26, 2011 at 3:32am
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love the bee!! I'm working on some encaustic on paper for the Art and Soul fatbooks and my theme is BEES
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Comment by Lucy Di Lorenzo on February 25, 2011 at 9:45pm -
Thank you all for your comments, it was a lovely day despite the humidity of Sydney. And yes Danielle they are real pressed flowers.
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Comment by Greef on February 25, 2011 at 8:06pm -
How fantastic ...look at you 2 smiling away ;) What brilliant results from the class too ;)
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Comment by Tammy Seaman on February 25, 2011 at 11:33am -
Wow great work - lucky girl!
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Comment by Sandra Henderson on February 25, 2011 at 11:17am -
These are lovely Lucy! Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with the awesome Mo with us!!!
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Comment by Grant Dowling on February 25, 2011 at 10:15am -
Great stuff Lucy...I will have to think of travelling south from brissie for one of Mo's workshops...
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