It is hard to believe that the summer is here finally and WOW! it is hot! Hopefully you enjoy the heat and sunshine like we do. My partner and I feel privileged to be able to spend time in Prince Edward County at our “work in progress” farmhouse. That is where we escape the heat and the chores that come with a country property Sandbanks fabulous beaches. Again this year, we are happy to share our home with a few friendly renters, so they too can enjoy the beautiful countryside and beaches that we adore so much. If you have not been out to PEC, you really much make the trip. The area is best known for it’s charm, beaches, beautiful rural scenes, up and coming wineries, art galleries, and great restaurants. All of these great things truly make it a magical place to spend time any season of the year.

Thank you to all of those who visited me at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit. It was an amazing show and it was great to see so many familiar faces and also to meet so many new people. It was one steamy and hot weekend, but it was truly a great event! I look forward to seeing you all at the next show. Please stay tuned for more information, there are a lot of exciting shows and events coming this fall and winter. Have a great and safe summer. Stay cool.

secrets, mixed media encaustic, on wood panel

There is lots of new work in the studio after a long and busy bee Winter and Spring. I have have many exciting shows on the horizon to work towards. Spring is an exciting time for artists, everything comes to life. The Distillery is coming alive again with visitors and we are now being reminded of the traffic and numbers of people who visit. Hope to see you there.

Thank you to all who attended the show, it was a great event and a lot of fun! I hope that you enjoyed it as well. Hope to see you soon.

This is probably the question I’m asked most often. Encaustic as an artistic medium has a long tradition and history (that, no, has nothing to do with crayons). Here’s a short demonstration I put together so you can see how griddles can double for palettes.

Designer and goldsmith Leif Benner is just across the hall from us at Studio Fuse and every so often he’ll pop over to show off something sparkly. Lori and I are definitely fans of his work. If your idea of beautiful art is gold and yellow diamonds, you should come pay us a visit so we can introduce you to our neighbour Leif.