United and Severed - Art Opening this weekend at Art Produce Gallery in San Diego

Image © The Artist; from Art Produce Gallery Website

Art openings galore this weekend. Here is another don't miss event. See the information below from the Art Produce Gallery Website:

United & Severed
That window of Time..

October 17-December 6, 2009

Opening Reception- Oct. 17, 6-9pm

Panel Discussion with Artists & Participants- Oct. 29, 6-7:30pm

Video screening with Artists & Participants- Nov. 14, 6-9pm

Kristine Diekman & Karen Schaffman
(writing-audio-videography-choreography-installation)

Richard Keely & Anna O'Cain
(sculpture-installation)

An interdisciplinary work based on the experiences of 3 women living with traumatic injuries. Research for this artwork began with Diekman & Schaffman's interviews with Kim Anderson, Michele Caputo, & Ivy Kensinger. They tell their personal stories of shock injury where in a single moment their lives were changed forever.

For more Info. about "United & Severed"

I haven't been to the Art Produce Gallery before, but Richard Keely advised that it a premiere space. I may not be able to go to the opening event, but I will definitely see the show. Since I am fascinated with the process of making things, I am going to pencil the Panel Discussion with the artists into my super tight schedule. With video and sculpture combined, I am sure this will be a show worth making time for. Please come join me!

Happy Art-making and Show attending. ~ Jaime Lyerly

Artist Lincoln Maynard in San Diego this weekend!

"At the Well" © Lincoln Maynard

San Diego Art Lovers! Here is another great art event to pencil into your weekend activities. Lincoln Maynard is an artist that I just found out about through the power of Facebook, and I am so happy to share his work with you. See the press release below, including links to his wonderful paintings and fan page.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 14, 2009

On Assignment Studio will be introducing the fine art of Lincoln Maynard to the community of San Diego at the Opening Exhibition, Saturday, October 17th. 6:00pm - 9:00 pm, following with an Artist Reception, Sunday, October 18th, Noon - 3:00 pm.

Exhibition features select works from both the Canvas series "Now & Zen" and the Recycled series "Rhythms of The Earth"

His recent series of paintings are environmental designs titled “Rhythms of the Earth”. Other works include textural studies in line, form, and light. Taken as a series, or individually, each piece mirrors the whole or a focused part of the objects, atmospheres, architecture, people, and the life that surrounds him.

Lincoln Maynard is an inspired artist who is devoted to the creation of art reflecting the passion in life. He has been actively creating art throughout his lifetime. It’s the driving and enervating force that keeps him on course with the creative will of his being, and that of the universe. He is highly respected and recognized by the community he serves and his distinguished colleagues as well. Corporations, individuals, and museums collect his work. Lincoln has participated in the arts on many levels and will continue to create inspiring art for all to appreciate, experience and enjoy.

Exhibition Dates
October 17th through November 21st
~Including
*Ray of Night Art Walk, November 14th, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
*North Park Nights, November 21st, 6:00pm -9:00pm

On Assignment Studio
2860 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104
619-546-8320
For more information or to RSVP:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167771086528&ref=mf
For current updates.
http://www.lmaynard.com
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47343884284

Happy art making and show attending! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Art Marketing tip - Facebook fan pages: what, why, and how

Studio working photo that was only on my Facebook Fan Page until now, © 2009 Jaime Lyerly

Facebook Fan Pages got you confused? You are not alone. Get all the details about Facebook Fan pages by Artist Lisa Call forwarded from the Art Biz Coach in this informative and easy to read article.

Facebook fan pages: what, why, and how

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I have a Facebook Fan page for my own art, but as the article states, it doesn't show the notifications if anyone posts on the fan page. Therefore, I have to remember to check and see if anyone commented on my work. I have been promising pictures of my wood project as a work in progress, and now it is almost complete. I just need to add some hardware to the back of the piece, and finally call it done. So you may not get a work in progress, but you will get to see start to finish on it via pictures. I also post more pictures of studio working shots on my fan page than I do on my blog or personal Facebook page.

There are not clear and distinct lines drawn for my personal Facebook page and my Fan page. I post lots of calls to artists and art marketing tips on my personal page. My blog feeds to both pages. The reason to have a Fan page for me is that it is the only place on Facebook that is ONLY about my art and art related activities. I also run a Fan follower drawing just like I do on this blog.

I do complaining about my schedule, talking about life, silly quizzes and general chit-chatting on my personal page. I talk about my art and interact with people interested in my art on both pages. But only on my fan page to I do fan drawings and post more studio pictures. So to paraphrase the article, become my fan to learn more about my art; friend me on my personal page to see the whole me.

Your Turn:
Do you already have a Facebook Fan page? If so, how do you distinguish it from a personal page? Drawings? Special for fans only drawings? More pictures? Video? I would love to hear your ideas on what makes a Fan page special. When you have created a Facebook Fan page, send me a request to become your fan!

Until then, Happy art and Fan page making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Call for Artists - Conrad Wilde Gallery Submissions

Conrad Wilde Gallery is accepting submissions for their upcoming shows, including the 5th annual Encaustic exhibit. Their focus is contemporary and encaustic work from emerging and established artists.

Deadlines are mostly in October 2009, so you (and I) must hurry to get these submissions in.

Conrad Wilde Gallery Submissions

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Good Luck to us all! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Call for Artists - 8th Annual Customer Art Contest at DANIEL SMITH: Artists' Materials

Deadline is February 2010, so there is still lots of time for this opportunity. Check it out.


8th Annual Customer Art Contest at DANIEL SMITH: Artists’ Materials – $1,500 Gift Certificate for the Winner!

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~ Jaime Lyerly

Still time to Register for San Diego Women's Caucus for Art Retreat. 3 great Workshops - including Encaustic Painting w/Jaime Lyerly

There is still time to REGISTER for the 12th ANNUAL Women's Caucus for Art/San Diego (WCA/SD) RETREAT for 2009!

Here is all the information from the WCA/SD Retreat Coordinator Jen Bottoms:

The retreat offers a special time to make art, make new friends and reconnect with old friends.

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

THE FAMILY FIELD AND CONSTELLATIONS, group healing session with Ellen Benfatti
PORTRAIT PAINTING with Judith Burnett
ENCAUSTIC TECHNIQUE with Jaime Lyerly
(More details about the workshops below)

When: November 13, 14, 15, 2009

Where: Camp Stevens in Julian
1108 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
Phone: (760)765-0028
We will be staying in the new Wolterstorff Lodge.

Fee: A $135 (member), $155 (non-member) or $180 (retreat plus basic membership) fee covers registration, 2 nights and 5 meals (organically grown and prepared by Camp Stevens), and all workshop fees. Note: There might be a small materials fee.

Directions:
From San Diego: Take highway 67 to Ramona, then Highway 78 east to Julian. Camp Stevens is located 2 miles east of Julian on State Highway 78.
There is a “Camp Stevens” entrance sign on the left side of the highway exactly 2 miles from Julian.

REGISTER EARLY!
A deposit of $35 (refundable before November 6, 2009) is required to secure your reservation, and the full amount of $135, $155 or $180, is due at registration.

Registered participants will receive a detail map, a packing list, schedule, and other details via mail. Please let us know if you require a special diet, or have physical restrictions.

Note: There is no cell phone service.

Workshop Descriptions:
(A WCA/SD membership is NOT required to participate in the retreat)

The family field and constellations; group healing session with Ellen Benfatti
There is a “life force” that flows through families, generation after generation. This force is one, which relates family member’s to each other. This is part of the family field of consciousness. We call it the Family Soul. Ellen will be facilitating a healing session which works with the energetic patterns held within the family. Come ready to heal and restore balance to your body, mind, and soul. The time spent together during this workshop will most likely change your view of yourself, humanity, and your family in a way that fosters more love, compassion, health, and vitality.

Portrait Painting in oils with Judith Burnett
You will learn a basic portrait painting technique. You will learn how to pose your model in order to get a good likeness and a satisfying painting; what materials and colors you will need, and how to mix and apply your paint.

Encaustic painting with Jaime Lyerly
Encaustic is beeswax, damar resin and pigment applied to a surface hot and fused using heat. You will be learning the basic techniques of encaustic painting is this workshop. We will cover history, materials, substrates, tools and safety. We will explore layering, collage, incising, embedding, and transfers. There will be plenty of time for hands-on experimentation. Bring your own collage elements and get ready to try this “hot” way of painting. (see more of my encaustic work)

About Camp Stevens and WCA/SD retreat
We will stay in the new Wolterstorff Lodge, which is built from the ashes of the Bishop’s Lodge; destroyed in the “Angel Fire” in September 15, 2007. The lodge has 24 beds; 4 six person rooms with shared bath, and a meeting room with a fireplace. Outdoor Facilities include a tree house, outdoor chapel and other outdoor meeting and gathering spaces. Visitors can also enjoy a swim in the pool (seasonal), a stroll in the botanical garden, games on the lawns, basketball and volleyball, or an evening campfire.

For more information, or to register for the Retreat, contact Jen Bottoms at (619) 892-3429 or via email.

If you missed my encaustic workshop in Escondido, you can join me for this one! Hope to see you there.

Happy Art making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

A Drum-filled Weekend! San Diego Community Events

I am so excited for two events coming up this weekend that I am surprised I have written about sooner. If you are in the San Diego, California area - come check these out.

First event is today, Saturday, October 3, 2009 for the 11th Annual San Diego Women's Drum Circle. Here is the information from founder Vicki Morgan:

This is our 11th year Anniversary of the SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S DRUM CIRCLE!!!

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

We will be Celebrating, and Drumming under the stars around a beautiful bonfire at Vacation Island on Mission Bay behind Paradise Point Resorts off Vacation Rd.

Potluck: 4:30-6pm - Bring something yummy to share:)!

Drum Circle: 6:00pm – 9pm

Directions: Take 8 west, exit Sports Arena/Mission Bay, take Mission Bay turns into Ingraham, pass 1st light (Dana Landing), go over bridge, turn left (go west) on Vacation Rd. Turn left before entering resort.

FOLLOW OUR DRUM SIGNS…. towards the back parking lot near the public restrooms. You will find us at the 1st Fire Pit

www.sdwomensdrumcircle.org

I have been participating in the San Diego Women's Drum Circle every month since April, and I love it! It is so exhilarating to play a drum, dance and have a good time in a non-judgemental space. More about the San Diego Women's Drum Circle on this blog post. Tonight will be special because it is drumming outside which I have never done. It also happens to be full moon which is even nicer. I would love it if you could join me.


Second event is tomorrow, Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 11 am to 4 pm for the Buddhist Temple of San Diego Annual Food and Music Festival.

Here are the details from their website:

Food & Music Festival which will take place Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We invite your participation and support.

Food items which require reservations are the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl ($6), famous Chow Mein ($6) and Sushi ($6). (A half-page order form is included in this issue.) Those who reserve these items in advance will pick up their tickets at the reservation table. There will be some extra servings made to sell on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-ticket food items which we will offer till sold out include Beef Curry, Won Tons, Somen Salad and Chashu Bao.

We ask everyone who enjoys baking to bring your packaged goodies to the Bakery Saturday during the morning festival preparation or early on Sunday.

Music Is Free:

The music we are offering this year is meant to make hanging out and munching food a laid back affair. Da Mack and Friends will be performing easy-listening Hawaiian-style R&B outdoors for several hours. Also scheduled to perform are the temple’s taiko troupe and a koto and shakuhachi ensemble.

11:00 am: Buddhist Temple of San Diego Taiko Troupe
11:30 am: Koto and Shakuhachi Duo
(Featuring Yuki Easter and Marylu Brandwein)
12:00 pm - on Da Mac & Friends

Silent Auction:

A silent auction will be ongoing, taking bids from 11 a.m. till closing at 3 p.m. It will feature a variety of special items including dinners, services, and vintage Japanese wares and Hakata dolls. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the New Heights Project. Please let your friends who enjoy "the thrill of the hunt" about the silent auction. We will gladly accept donations of gift certificates and other items suitable for the sale through Saturday, Oct. 3.

Benefit Raffle:

Be sure to turn in your raffle stubs, receipts and all unsold tickets to the Ticket Booth prior to the raffle by 3:30 p.m. The drawing for $1000 and $300 in cash prizes will take place at 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the General Fund.

Parking:

The lot will be reserved for handicapped patrons, musical performers and short-term pick-up. We also have the use of the Filipino Senior Center lot on Market St. across from the temple. Those working in the booths are asked to keep available spaces open for guests and pick-up.

My son, my friend Starry and I will be going to this event, although we just saw on the website about ordering the food (which we did not do). So I hope to get some of the great food without a reservation. I am planning to be there for the music performances, specifically the Taiko drums. I love Taiko drums! They are huge, and wondrously beautiful to hear.

I hope that if you are in San Diego, you can attend either of these events. If not, I hope they will inspire you to seek out your own community events.

Have a great weekend and Happy Art Making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Promoting Your Art in Today's Economy - Workshop in San Francisco by Art Biz Coach

Artists - If you are in the San Francisco area and are ready to take your art career to the next level, then this workshop by Art Biz Coach Alyson B. Stanfield is for you! Check out the details below.

PROMOTING YOUR ART IN TODAY’S ECONOMY
[ Even if You’d Rather Be in the Studio! ]

A No-Excuses Art-Marketing Workshop in San Francisco
with Alyson B. Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com and ArtBizBlog.com

Saturday, November 14
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Artists Guild of San Francisco

- - > BONUS GIFTS FOR ALL WHO REGISTER
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You'll learn how to:

*Differentiate yourself with your artist statement
*Organize, expand, and use your mailing list
*Put together first-class marketing materials
*The do’s and don’ts of artist websites
*Five email secrets that produce results
*Why you need a blog and how to get started
*Approach galleries without fear

Just $75 until October 15.

A link to registration and all of the details about the workshop
and free bonus gifts can be found here:
http://artbizcoach.com/freegifts

Remember to register by October 15 to save a little
and get the bonuses.

Don't miss out on this chance!
Happy Art Making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Art Marketing Action: Resist the urge to be The Fixer

I am swamped with my own projects/classes right now, and having difficulties finding time to do anything but the bare minimum for my classes, work and life in general. But again, I couldn't resist sharing these wonderful Art Marketing Action tips from the Art Biz Coach.

This one calls out to me as loudly because I admit - I am "The Fixer."

Art projects, Writing, Resumes, Blogs, Motivation, and everything in between; I will try to help. I don't even need to be asked, I WANT to help. But if the person is not ready, all it does is make me stretch my time thin and the person's life/art/whatever I am trying to "fix" stays exactly the same as it was before. So I am going to try my best to Resist the urge to be "The Fixer."

Art Marketing Action: Resist the urge to be The Fixer

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Check out this article and let me know what you think. I promise not to try to "fix" you.

I hope to have my life balanced a little more evenly soon. Then I can get some real blog posts and in progress pictures up.

Until then, Happy Art-making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Encaustic Sculpture & Art Marketing Action: Get your art out of the studio

3-D encaustic sculpture, detail view, © 2009 Jaime Lyerly
To see more of these encaustic sculptures, click on the link.

As I face another busy day today of work, classes, art and family, I have to share this article from the Art Biz Coach that, again, reminds me to get those pieces collecting dust out of the house.

As for putting this action tip into practice, I am working on it! I just submitted to the Women Made Gallery last week for a encaustic show in November. I also am going to submit to the Conrad Wilde Gallery for their 12 X 12 inch painting show (deadline is October 1, 2009). Locally, I am working on getting a space in one of the galleries at SDSU with two fantastic and innovative artists, Debra London and Julie Kitterman, for at least a few days. We are submitting a proposal, images and a group artist statement, which will go through a committee to decide if we are gallery-worthy. Wish me luck!

The image above is for a particular set of 3-D encaustic sculptures that I would love to get out into the public eye. Unfortunately, the fact that they should be viewed in a darkened room with a strong spot light where you can see the cast shadows limits where they can be viewed. If I can get the group show that we are proposing, then they will be shown there because we will be curating the show ourselves. Other than that, I would need a solo show - which is not yet going to happen. So, these will have to collect dust for a little while longer. How about your art?

Here is the article that you need to read:

Art Marketing Action: Get your art out of the studio

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Your Turn:
How about you? Any shows that you are applying for or places that you are arranging to show your art? Anything unconventional counts too - coffee shops, doctor's offices or friends' houses. I would love to hear it and celebrate your successes!

Happy Art-making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

The Creative Person’s Hierarchy of Needs by Cynthia Morris

I believe in synchronicities. Whatever you need to hear or think about will come just when it needs to happen. I have been stressing over how unbalanced my life is this semester. For those who don't know, I am a full-time undergraduate student at San Diego State University, studying art. Granted, it is stressful every semester, but this semester is already killing me and it is only two weeks in! It is hard being a mom, a student and working to make a living. But add being an artist to that mix and you have no time at all!

I have been feeling out of sorts and I know it is because my exercise and creative habits are being neglected. Intellectually, I know this. Yet I cannot seem to make myself do all that needs to be done. I admit that I have been choosing playing video games and watching movies over making art. I have only been working on art for my college classes, instead of doing my own work in encaustics. However, I am confident that all those ideas I have in my sketchbooks and projects that I have started will come into realization. I just need to reassess how what I am doing meets my creative needs.

Along comes this blog post by Creativity Coach and Travel Blogger Cynthia Morris. If you are not in the know about her blog Journey Juju and her free e-zine Original Impulses, it is time to be informed! I wrote about her wonderful e-book "Creative Toolkit for the Traveler" in this post about my preparation for my Japan and China tour.

So here is the blog post from Cynthia Morris called "The Creative Person's Hierarchy of Needs" Enjoy!

Perhaps you’ve heard of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In a nutshell, as humans, our basic needs are: Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem and Self-Actualization. To read more, go here. To hear about the creative person’s needs, read on.

Creative people, those who are making things – books, businesses, design, art – have additional needs. Recognizing these needs and making sure they are met are essential to applied creativity.

When we don’t acknowledge our needs, we’re allowing life to dictate our experience. Knowing your needs and being willing to take action to make sure they are met will make the already challenging work of creating much easier.

In more than ten years of coaching and almost twice that time creating things myself, I’ve identified at least ten needs creative people have. But unlike Maslow, I don’t prioritize them. Each person will have their own hierarchy for these needs and will also have their own needs to add. Here they are:

1. Need for creative space, as Virginia Woolf called a ‘room of one’s own’. Depending on what you’re creating, you may not need as big a space as you think you do. Write or draw out your ideal space and then assess how you have elements of that in place now.

2. Need for creative peers. When you’re on the leading edge of creativity, you need other creative people who understand the risks you’re taking and who encourage them. We need creative peers to talk, share, get insights and ideas and to encourage us. Commit to connecting with people who ‘get’ you more often. This is one of the most common reasons people hire me, because I ‘get’ them and what they are trying to do.

3. Need for creative fuel. In her book The Artist’s Way Julia Cameron calls this need ‘filling the well’. I get so inspired when I am out in the world seeing what other people are doing. A favorite source of inspiration for me is museum shops. The Tate Modern shop blew me away and gave me an idea for my work that I love. You can get inspiration from books, magazines, blogs art galleries, and other well filling activities. Wherever you get it, get it often. (This is where you’d list coffee!)

4. Need for imaginative space. This is different than physical space. It’s the time we need for noodling, doodling, wandering, and gathering thoughts. While it appears to be the antithesis of productivity, it’s actually vital to a productive creative cycle. Don’t pack every moment full of activity.

5. Need for the body to be expressed. We’re out in the ethers most of the time, us artists. We need to remember to take good care of our bodies by walking, dancing, practicing yoga, playing tennis, or whatever moves you regularly. I get so many of my ideas when I am exercising. Get moving on your terms, but get moving.

6. Need for your creative edge. Solving problems, pushing boundaries, developing something new is at the heart of the creative process. Rather than despair about how difficult it is to write a really good article, embrace the challenge of your craft. While you’re at it, embrace the challenge of your creative industry. For instance, publishing a book traditionally seems nearly impossible these days. Take that challenge on by either figuring out the publishing game or self-publishing. Relish the creative edge – you need it.

7. Need for ample amounts of faith and belief. When we’re making something from nothing, we need to be able to rely on faith and belief in ourselves and our work. Without this we can operate from despair and give up before our work is complete. Tap into your belief that you are on the right track, and do it often.

8. Need to have our work responded to. Whether it’s ego or a deep desire to share your creative work, most of us need for our work to be seen and received by others. This will vary for each person, some wanting just close friends to see our work, others wanting a wider audience. Just be sure to get feedback from the right people at the right time.

9. Need for certainty. Ironically, one of the needs for artists is the ability to live in uncertainty. Traveling the creative path can make you feel lost most of the time. That’s why certainty in other areas of life: home, relationships, income, can help you have a sense of being held while you soar. Have some rootedness so you can be ‘out there’ as much as you need to.

10. Need for time. This seems to be the need that people struggle with the most. If you never get any time alone to work on your art, your life will be filled with other people’s ideas and thoughts. Make choices that allow time for your art. The laundry, your e-mail, your garden will all be there an hour later, after you have spent time with your art.

Again, I did not prioritize these. While I believe we all share these needs, everyone will have their own sense of the needs’ hierarchy. On my blog, tell me which needs have priority over the others, and add a need you have that I haven’t mentioned. To go further, make a list of your needs and assess how well those needs are being met right now. Brainstorm one thing you could do to work toward having those needs met, and then do it. This article is part of my year-long series of top ten lists to celebrate ten years in business at Original Impulse. Stay tuned until the end of the year when I bring all the articles together in one place for your creative enhancement.

Copyright 2009 Cynthia Morris. Cynthia coaches creative people to confidence and completion and inspires life as a creative adventure. Visit http://www.originalimpulse.com to get an infusion of inspiration for your art, writing and life.

Your Turn:
Are your actions supporting your own creative needs? Do you recognize when something is off? More importantly, how to you take the steps to correct this? I would love to hear what you think!
Happy Art-making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Art Marketing Action: Believe - from Art Biz Coach

If self-doubt about your art (and therefore yourself as an artist) plagues you frequently, check out this week's Art Marketing Action from Art Biz Coach Alyson Stanfield.

Art Marketing Action: Believe

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I would love to know what you think about this article. Leave a comment here to share with us all.

Happy Art-making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

P.S. More in progress photos to come of my current projects for the college classes I am taking. One is a full sized male head in red clay and the other is carved wood. They are not anywhere close to being done, but it is fun to show you what has been happening the last two weeks in my own art world.

Embedding String in Beeswax Video

"Stories -1," Encaustic, beeswax, string and collage on 12 x 12 x 1.5 in panel
© 2009 Jaime Lyerly

I am working on making my own tutorial videos on sculptural encaustic painting. However, I do not want to repeat what is already out there. So rather than fill up YouTube with stuff that already exists, I have been searching to find out what is already on there in the way of encaustic painting and sculpture. I have been amazed by some of the videos I have found and need to share them here with you. Once I know where the information gap is in encaustic, I will eventually fill it with my own videos. But until then, here is a gem from my diligent research!

This video is from Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, author of Encaustic Workshop: Artistic Techniques for Working in Wax. Her book is a great way to get step by step directions on how to start in encaustic. My favorite parts of her book are the sections called "Lay it on" and "Break the Rules." "Lay it on" is about collage and embedding, and "Break the Rules" is about using other mediums than you would not expect with to be compatible with encaustic (such as watercolor and shellac burns).

The video below is about embedding fibers into encaustic. This is one of my favorite things to do in encaustic. If you have been checking out my blog, you see that I don't often "just paint" in encaustic (you can see my "just painting" in encaustics here). I usually collage, embedded, texturize and sculpt my encaustic and beeswax. String and fibers are amazing to work with and if you haven't tried to add them to your encaustic beeswax paintings, now is the time!



After watching the video, you can check out my own work that is related. Here is a link to a blog post that I did of Mixed Media Encaustic Sculptural Paintings a few months ago. These were obviously done way before I found this video, but the general idea of creating depth through embedding of string is the same. I love this particular variegated, maroonish-red fiber so much that I used it to create my free-hanging 3-D encaustic sculptures. I hope these inspire you to add some fiber to your own work. Enjoy!

Happy Art-making! ~ Jaime Lyerly

Wordless Wednesday (Music-Style) - Prayers for a Beloved Sun by solarone

Prayers for a Beloved Sun by solarone

~Jaime Lyerly

San Diego Women's Drum Circle this Saturday!

I thought it was time to share my new monthly activities with the readers of my blog. Every first Saturday for the past 4 months, I have joined in a safe and healing space of the San Diego Women's Drum Circle. The group has such great energy and is drumming is the best way to start off a new month. Come sing, dance, drum or just sit and soak in the healing energy!

Here is the information from the San Diego Women's Drum Circle website:

Join Us at our next Drum Circle

We Women Drummers of San Diego gather on the 1st Saturday of each month; sharing and exchanging our rhythmic energy.

Elisa will be holding her DRUM class one hour prior to the circle from 5:30-6:30 pm. Cost is $8. Elisa is an incredible instructor. She will take you on a journey, introducing technique and sharing her knowledge of the history of rhythms. Drums are available to borrow or purchase. Call Elisa for more information: 619 417-6272.

When: Always the FIRST Saturday of each month.

Where: Universal Spirit Center in Hillcrest - 3858 Front St., S.D. 92103 - corner of Front & University (Masonic Lodge Building).

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Donation: $7.00

More Information: Vicki: 619 563-4771 or VMorganMT@aol.com

Drums For Sale: from Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast Africa. Contact Vicki 619 563-4771 or VMorganMT@aol.com

I hope you can join me this week, and come and make some noise. Your muse will be happy to have you give her extra energy. I usually come home buzzing for about a week, and creating for another week after. Since classes just started for me, and it is has be STRESSFUL, I need this time for myself to unwind and get a great start to a new month.

Happy drumming and Art making! ~ Jaime Lyerly