I am mesmerized by the wax - like a drunken sailor, helpless before the call of the sirens. The melty, fragrant, challenging medium has me for sure. Right before Christmas. This is why you won't be getting a card from me. I'm off waxing.
She kind of looks the way I feel. Aye, aye, aye, Christmas again and me with my head in the wrong place, off chasing fireflies and phosphorescent waves. No plum pudding for this family.
This painting is on a deep stretcher with wood panel on top and it is 12" square. I glued Italian writing around the edges; walnut stained.
What a fun day it was. It's sure a good thing there are no holidays coming or I would be feeling guilty about spending so much time in the studio. (ha ha - NOT). xo
Beautiful. I think your blog posts of art are much better than a Christmas card anyway, Judy!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love the feeling of melancholy she projects.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Depth! i feel the same way...i find my creative juices just overflowing and then think...oh, i better get goin' on those gifts...oh! but here's another idea to paint or something new to make...ah 'vell, we are human afterall...let the creative juices FLOW! MERRRY CHRISTMAS!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! Life is far to short!
ReplyDeletei like this better than a xmas card!!!!
ReplyDeleteisn't it the way it goes, though? the minute one doesn't have time to get to the studio and work, the ideas just flow and the desire to get to it is overwhelming. it balances those times (for me anyway) when i sit in my studio staring at a blank design wall. this usually happens when all the projects are finished and i haven't started another. all the juggling balls have fallen to the floor.
ReplyDeletetruly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteReally a marvelous piece Judy. I just love your faces, always they speak volumes. Holiday wishes to more time in the studio!!! xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. She looks like an ancient Roman. They stare out of their pictures like that, as if they need to talk to you about meaningful soulful things. Love the wax!
ReplyDeletenew toys are such fun ! you just got yours before christmas! we all are enjoying your waxy wonders! dont worry about christmas cards this is far better!
ReplyDeleteI, too, am mesmerized by your waxing's! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOkay, can I talk to you for a minute? This thing that you're doing...the wax thing?
ReplyDeleteINCREDIBLE!!
STUPENDOUS!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
(no spell check)
Really, Judy. This is so pretty and lovely and rich and gooey. I want to wear it, that's how much I love it. (But when I do, I keep falling forward.)
It's odd that you say you haven't sent a card. I got one the other day from you. Oh, sure. I made it and sent it to myself, forging your signature. But I had to do something. With that restraining order you have on me, and all.
HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAY FUN TO YOU!
(too many caps)
Truly a beautiful piece! You are beyond talented Judy, and I am in awe. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteMuch better than a Christmas Card Judy. I too love wax...can't get enough of it! Merry Christmas.xxLynda
ReplyDeleteI love your wor and blogg. Please, put Translate!!!!! Ag from Greece
ReplyDeleteLove this woman. I can see why no cards, don't break the spell and enjoy the creative ride.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous. I hope you give an online class one day. Glad I dropped by.
ReplyDeleteI love the Italian around the edges....all very nice!
ReplyDeleteThe way you posed this picture in different directions had me thinking they were all different paintings at first. Such mood she portrays in her eyes! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI feel very gifted to see your art so thanks for posting.And enjoy your creation times.
I love this wax so much! I must plan a trip to a workshop! Iowa to Portland in 2011?
ReplyDeleteWow this looks amazing - and I always thought waxing was the painful way of getting annoying hair off your legs ..lol. The work is full of emotion and feeling. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSMITTEN!! simply SMITTEN!!
ReplyDeletelove you sweet lady!
xo and similes~ jill
Beautiful - I always do the best things when I'm not really supposed to be!!! Have a lovely break.
ReplyDeleteI'm rather in love with this one. Is it for sale? Is that too forward of me to ask?! I'm serious though :-)
ReplyDeleteG O R G E O U S!!!!! and i like the writing along the side
ReplyDeleteingeneious!!!
merry christmas...no need to send a card..i don;t send them either
:)
snicker ...as you scratch your head wondering who is this person...
I just spent some time catching up on your blog postings- your work is spectacular, as always Judy! I wish you much happiness this holiday season! oxox
ReplyDeletei can smell your yummy hot wax from here. i love her, she speaks my language especially during the holidays. i've been painting away in the studio as well, no christmas cards from here this year either. today i want to paint a solstice painting and sing a song to usher in the light, cleaning will have to come later.. xo
ReplyDeleteJudy, I am in love with your encaustic paintings. The expression on your first post takes my breath away. Beautiful. When I came upon your blog and saw them I was inspired to dig mine out and work on it while I'm on vacation. I referenced your blog site with a link to it so others can see your beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteoh
ReplyDeleteshe plum takes my breath
away...
yes, she does...
{{ i think maybe i know Her
from
some other
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i could be wrong }}
Judy your work is amazing - I hope I get time to learn from you at EncaustiCamp!
ReplyDeleteWOWZER! She is yummy! I want to reach out and touch! Amazing texture...colors...GORGEOUS!!! I'm hoping to be one of your "home schooled" students in 2011. That would be devine!
ReplyDeleteYou're awesome Judy♥
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and wishing you a very happy Christmas!:)
love,
jenny