The 10 Life Lessons of Beans
I have a massive pot of pinto beans on my stove right now. Most of the beans are done, but I want the spices to…
Welcome to Encaustic 101
Encaustic. (Ehn-CAHW-stick. Not enquastick, not encowstick, not enquashtick. Ehn-CAHW-stick.) You’ve seen it around, you’ve sat in awe over some of the effects, the textures, the…
Mirror, Mirror: Awkward Ways Abuse Screws With Your Head
I was bouncing back and forth between the table and the counter yesterday, working on a metal clay jewelry project (one involving Satan, our still-new…
Compassion Is Not A Theory & Two Little Rants
I try, for the most part, to be a compassionate person. (Really, really hard. Some days it is REALLY hard.) It drives Steve to distraction,…
YAH - Cognitive Dissonance Detail, encaustic on panel.
Why You Aren’t Going to Love This Painting
It's not bad art if you don't like it. You're not supposed to like, or even love, some artwork. No, I mean that. And I…