Here's a tasty little appetizer of plaster and wax for you; one of the pieces Stephanie and I created and one of the images in the book which is now up for pre-order on Amazon. Pinch me - I'm an author!
The main reason I wanted to post right away is to let you know that the class is filled for November and a couple of lists are started for December and January. I may be doing this for a few more months into next year so if you are still interested in some real deep one on four wax instruction in my studio, let me know at judywise@canby.com and I'll add you to the roster.
Some of these pages I did at Journalfest and some at home. They are pretty scrappy and normally I'd keep them to myself but what the hey.
Juliana Coles had us collage ourselves as Brides of Frankenstein with animal parts and people parts. I'm a person-fish-dog hanging out in the boneyard. It was fun.
Yesterday we had 70 degrees here in Portland and I was able to go to "Collage Garage" in sandals and a short sleeved tee. We haven't even had a frost yet. It was fun meeting with the girls and playing.
I'm kind of besotted with carbon paper tracing right now after Juliana's class exercise. Have always loved Darger's Girls and have done some in my own style over the years but this was the first time I did a giant frog.
Loss and sorrow are part of the journey too. Carol Parks on her site posted the quote, "Life is good even when it isn't".
I feel closer to magic and possibility than I did before Journalfest. Something about the transformation of Halloween, when we have the opportunity to see through the veil and sense the mystery, you know? I used to think I knew what reality was but now, and with the recent discoveries showing that time and space is likely a hologram, I'm seriously lost. Or found. Wrapped in the mystery.
One last spooky page. A friend wrote this morning saying she was going shopping for an umbrella and I had to smile. Surely this is our last glowing day of sunshine and color. Enjoy it all. xo
23 comments:
luscious pictures - I really like your strong use of the colour black
I always smile when I see your posts.
Huge congrats on your new journey (as published author). I know you will shine (as you always do).
XO!
Yeah! My order is in for your book! Congratulations!
Ordering the book!!!! Yay!!!
Just ordered the book! Congrats!
Hi Judy. As usual I loved looking at your journal pages. They are so full and detailed as well as lovely. Congratulations on being an author! I am off to pre order your book-If I can here!
Congratulations!!!! Brava,brava ! Can't wait to have that book in my hands.
This mystery of a reality we live it...what a beautiful place to be lots and found together !
Love to you, oh so talented One !
wow, i can't believe the books is ready for pre-order! Congratulations to you both. I can't wait to see it.
I pre-ordered your book today... wow who'd have guessed Christmas is coming on May 30, 2011... it just gives me the giggles for you!
Congratulations!
Congratulations on the book being released! I am a Potlander - what is Collage Garage???
I always smile and can't WAIT to click when I see you have a new post up...
and BOY oh boy was I in for a treat!!! Congratulations on your new book!!! I know it will be a HUGE success and it is already on my wish list!!!
What treats you had for us in your post! And a pic of Pnina!!! Yeah!!
Hi Judy! I always enjoy seeing your journal pages. I'm taking an online class with Juliana and am just loving it. Congratulations on your book...I've preordered it too. Have a lovely weekend!
I been looking and looking and no posts, and now, two new posts! And I can't read them right now because someone wants to use the computer for BILL PAYING.
I hate it when things aren't synchronized to my benefit!!
wow. I had no idea of that Darger guy. Thanks for that. I have heard that quote twice in two days, after not having heard it before! I love it. I mean, about how life doesn't have to be perfect, it's still wonderful? your 'scrappy pages'? rock.
I'm going to see about your classes now. Any time I can get wax on stuff on purpose, I'm there!
plus, having you as a teacher, of course.
you are treasure and yet another book i can't wait to get my hands on...YEAH!!
love you dear!!
hugs and smiles~ jill
I'm always so inspired by your pages
In your Nov 1st journal you talk about someone who has finally "got it" and blogged about it. I feel a transformation coming on too - I'd like to read her post whoever she is...
Immediately fell head-over-heals in love with all your recent wax endeavors! And the plaster! Can't wait for the book. You inspire me (as always).
I can't express how much I want (need?) to take a 4:1 encaustic class with you. I'm just not having much luck around here....although as a teacher my schedule is a little tight to say the least. I'll find stuff eventually I'm sure, but I'd rather hang out with you!
Love you! Jess
You are just exploding with joy. I can see it all in your work. Even that last dark page is like fireworks on a dark night.
Journalfest at Halloween? get out!!!!
Collage garage?...don't I wish I lived nearby.
Book?....must order.
Food, art and friends abound. What could possibly be better?
Missing you.
Love,
Karen
i am overwhelmed with inspiration...I know this is the direction that I am being led in as a ministry to youth..girls in particular...getting your book....
I love the plaster and wax teaser. Congrats on being a published author, its great and also a responsibility (I'm waiting to publish my second book soon .. fingers crossed). I noticed you wrote "trust in god but tie the camel" .. that's actually a quote of the prophet mohammed - we use it a lot in our day to day life :-)
(but we tie our cars these days)
A thought on your "mystery" comment:
"I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it."
—Harry Emerson Fosdick
CONGRATULATIONS on your forthcoming book! Your little bird is magical and ethereal... just like you.
:-)
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