tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26552632093084809832024-03-19T17:06:23.678-05:00The Encaustic CenterGet updates on workshops, workdays, exhibitions, demos, and events happening at The Encaustic Center!Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-50344376222142914392009-10-31T14:31:00.007-05:002009-10-31T14:52:10.740-05:00Brett Dyer - El Triunfo de la MuerteThe reception for Brett's show was well attended and fun!<br /><br />Here's a slide show from the reception:<br /><div id="PictoBrowser091031144839">Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer</div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.db798.com/pictobrowser/swfobject.js"></script><script type="text/javascript"> var so = new SWFObject("http://www.db798.com/pictobrowser.swf", "PictoBrowser", "400", "450", "8", "#FFFFFF"); so.addVariable("source", "sets"); so.addVariable("names", "Brett Dyer Reception"); so.addVariable("userName", "theencausticcenter"); 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so.addVariable("userName", "theencausticcenter"); so.addVariable("userId", "38355774@N04"); so.addVariable("ids", "72157622554679431"); so.addVariable("titles", "on"); so.addVariable("displayNotes", "on"); so.addVariable("thumbAutoHide", "off"); so.addVariable("imageSize", "medium"); so.addVariable("vAlign", "mid"); so.addVariable("vertOffset", "0"); so.addVariable("colorHexVar", "EEEEEE"); so.addVariable("initialScale", "on"); so.addVariable("bgAlpha", "90"); so.write("PictoBrowser091031145057"); </script><br /><br />The Encaustic Center is usually open Thursday through Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm, or you can see the show by appointment by calling Bonny at 214.405.5993.Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-80946331052781596172009-08-29T11:52:00.004-05:002009-11-03T16:19:38.392-06:00Waxy 100 Reception!The reception was a great success!<br /><br />See photos here:<br /><div id="PictoBrowser090826082219">Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer</div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.db798.com/pictobrowser/swfobject.js"></script><script type="text/javascript"> var so = new SWFObject("http://www.db798.com/pictobrowser.swf", "PictoBrowser", "400", "420", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addVariable("source", "sets"); so.addVariable("names", "Waxy 100 Reception"); so.addVariable("userName", "theencausticcenter"); so.addVariable("userId", "38355774@N04"); so.addVariable("ids", "72157622053480138"); so.addVariable("titles", "on"); so.addVariable("displayNotes", "on"); so.addVariable("thumbAutoHide", "off"); so.addVariable("imageSize", "medium"); so.addVariable("vAlign", "mid"); so.addVariable("vertOffset", "0"); so.addVariable("colorHexVar", "ffffff"); so.addVariable("initialScale", "off"); so.addVariable("bgAlpha", "90"); so.write("PictoBrowser090826082219"); </script>Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-62555826584769742332009-07-17T12:18:00.004-05:002009-07-17T12:23:22.753-05:00The big Waxy 100 show is coming right up!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvTZSd-cNZg7eC1WCyx_DsKQjTIYpIEUP6mvd3JOYnAnl8Qs5s3q_fJwbhK-qCOYfULS3apIDow6kHv3JdqO5wtmfUQ0u3pHTfbmH0hkimobRtyKnnYFEoCQMxQdeqCu9EGzcR8J_B6Qfu/s1600-h/waxy100.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvTZSd-cNZg7eC1WCyx_DsKQjTIYpIEUP6mvd3JOYnAnl8Qs5s3q_fJwbhK-qCOYfULS3apIDow6kHv3JdqO5wtmfUQ0u3pHTfbmH0hkimobRtyKnnYFEoCQMxQdeqCu9EGzcR8J_B6Qfu/s320/waxy100.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359480185827378770" border="0" /></a><br />Please save the date for this fantastic event!<br /><br />Encaustic wax painters have created wonderful pieces, all under $100!<br /><br />The quality of work and joy creating them really shines through and sharing these works will be great fun.<br /><br />Opening reception:<br />Friday, August 14th<br />7:00 to 10:00 pm<br /><br />100 encaustic works of art under $100<br /><br />The event will include a demonstration by Bonny on Painterly Techniques and Deanna on Painting and Collage.<br /><br />Food, Wine and Fun!<br /><br />Bring some wonderful foods or drink to share, if you like!<br /><br />AND<br /><br />Sign up for one of our workshops or workdays that evening and receive 10% off!<br /><br />See the <a href="http://theencausticcenter.com">schedule.</a><br />See some of the great student work in the <a href="http://theencausticcenter.com/gallery.html">gallery</a>.<br /><br />The show continues until September 30, 2009.Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-61557135959267356362009-07-03T23:37:00.001-05:002009-07-03T23:44:40.608-05:00Dallas Children's Advocacy Center<p><span>I am super proud to be involved again this year in the <a href="http://www.dcac.org/art_and_advocacy.aspx">Dallas Children's Advocacy Center's</a> <strong>Art and Advocacy</strong> fund raiser! I will be donating a major piece and ask those of you who have original work you are proud to show, to please consider participating too! Several of us did last year and it was truly rewarding!</span></p> <p><span><em><span style="font-size:85%;">"On Thursday, November 5th, the “sleek loft”* of Three Three Three First Avenue will buzz with close to 400 business leaders, community members and patrons of the arts for the 3rd annual ART + Advocacy: a silent and live art auction benefiting the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center."</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">Alan Peppard, Guide Live</span></em></span></p> <p><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Why support</em><br />The ART + Advocacy auction works to emphasize the importance of art and its unique role in healing the child abuse victims served at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center while also providing support to the fundamental and life-changing programs at DCAC.</span></span><br /><span><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><strong>You can make your art donation on-line by October 1st at: <a href="http://www.dcac.org/submityourartwork.aspx">www.dcac.org/submityourartwork</a> </strong><a href="http://www.dcac.org/submityourartwork.aspx"><strong></strong></a></span></p> <div><span>I am looking forward to making our community here at The Bonny Studio and at The Encaustic Center a force for positive change!<br /><br /></span></div> <div><span> </span></div> <div><span>Many thanks for your participation and if you have any further questions, please visit the site <a href="http://www.dcac.org/art_and_advocacy.aspx">www.dcac.org/art_and_advocacy</a> and / or contact Angie Spence / 214.818.2651 / <a href="mailto:aspence@dcac.org">aspence@dcac.org</a> </span></div> <div> <p align="center"><span><strong>SAVE THE DATE:</strong><br /><strong>Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00 to 10:00 pm </strong><a href="http://www.threethreethreefirstavenue.com/"><strong><br />Three Three Three First Avenue</strong></a><br /><strong></strong></span><span><br />Many thanks! Bonny </span></p></div>Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-69328557841995232912009-06-22T00:18:00.002-05:002009-06-22T00:23:15.796-05:00The Encaustic Center's "WAXY 100" Call for Entries!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQwqLC7YNBXWkuEnC8IC9IX4Qh1JQZjjLJe2t2TMfHG314W9VW-O4AR6wvv8d_aRaGda_qtxbDFL_7A-gBP0UFHbpfkrMXm4_dI_za4BAQd9LPv3jTGD_7qhYWVK4ruO1r8gq_y82E9h3/s1600-h/waxy100.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQwqLC7YNBXWkuEnC8IC9IX4Qh1JQZjjLJe2t2TMfHG314W9VW-O4AR6wvv8d_aRaGda_qtxbDFL_7A-gBP0UFHbpfkrMXm4_dI_za4BAQd9LPv3jTGD_7qhYWVK4ruO1r8gq_y82E9h3/s320/waxy100.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350017281434532802" border="0" /></a><br />Creativity is heating up at The Encaustic Center! Bonny and Deanna invite you to exhibit your fabulous small works of waxy art for the summer show. Our goal is to exhibit at least 100 pieces of affordable encaustic art. Open to all artists who use wax in their work.<br /><br />Opening reception Friday, August 14, 2009, 7-10 pm<br /><br />Show continues through September 30, 2009<br /><br />Please visit the site for more info and to download the prospectus! <a href="http://theencausticcenter.com/waxy_100.pdf">http://theencausticcenter.com/</a><br /><br />There's plenty of time to get in on workshops and workdays to prepare for the show!<br /><br />Our focus is sharing the beautiful art of painting with wax in all its various forms.<br /><br />For more information:<br />Deanna - 972.345.9968 or deanna@theencausticcenter.com<br />Bonny - 214.405.5993 or bonny@theencausticcenter.comDeannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-24908155790871998002009-05-17T16:04:00.003-05:002009-11-03T16:39:45.469-06:00Grand Opening!The Grand Opening Celebration of The Encaustic Center was a huge success! The place was packed and everyone seemed to have a great time.<br /><br />Thanks so much to everyone who helped out:<br />Lydia, Ron, Annette, Heidi, Teri, Patty, Ivonne, and many more who brought food and wine.<br />Ralph, Suzanne, Hayley, Alex and Ray for set up and take down.<br />Matt and Joshua for the great music!<br />And to TexasWAX members Junanne Peck, Michelle Pryor, Karen Chaussabel, Brett Dyer, Silvia Thornton, Cheryl McClure, and VET, for doing encaustic painting demos throughout the evening.<br /><br />It was a great evening!<br /><br />In case you missed it, check out some of the pictures below:<br /><br /><object align="middle" width="310" height="500"><param name="FlashVars" value="ids=72157618364060868&names=Grand Opening&userName=theencausticcenter&userId=38355774@N04&source=sets&titles=on&displayNotes=on&thumbAutoHide=off&imageSize=medium&vAlign=mid&displayZoom=off&vertOffset=0&initialScale=on&bgAlpha=80"><param name="PictoBrowser" value="http://www.db798.com/pictobrowser.swf"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"><embed src="http://www.db798.com/pictobrowser.swf" flashvars="ids=72157618364060868&names=Grand Opening&userName=theencausticcenter&userId=38355774@N04&source=sets&titles=on&displayNotes=on&thumbAutoHide=off&imageSize=medium&vAlign=mid&displayZoom=off&vertOffset=0&initialScale=on&bgAlpha=80" loop="false" scale="noscale" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="PictoBrowser" align="middle" width="310" height="500"></embed></object>Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-36433962033084796262009-05-13T12:23:00.004-05:002009-05-13T12:25:37.475-05:00New sign!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNOFiFsBsdlz64JvLBgNdZ6Navevrvq9ovdlHxmYiJY3Z2ffLYl4qdKfFzqy6T9PeYbfqvHvcXoqoCY1izBHeBAE42_H8FWpnGk79bcGeFOvluCBttF-MxpPn084EA-C4XW7wku1yO6zi/s1600-h/tec_oustide1.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNOFiFsBsdlz64JvLBgNdZ6Navevrvq9ovdlHxmYiJY3Z2ffLYl4qdKfFzqy6T9PeYbfqvHvcXoqoCY1izBHeBAE42_H8FWpnGk79bcGeFOvluCBttF-MxpPn084EA-C4XW7wku1yO6zi/s320/tec_oustide1.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335360602327983298" border="0" /></a>We got our new sign up! It looks fabulous.<br /><br />Special thanks to Amber O'Dell for installing it for us.<br /><br />We're just about ready for the Grand Opening party this Friday, May 15th, from 7-10 pm.<br /><br />I hope we'll see you there!Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-46928750080510043592009-04-30T23:20:00.002-05:002009-04-30T23:24:51.240-05:00The Word is Out!Bonny and Deanna are featured as Artists of the Month on the Rockwall Area Artist's website:<br /><a href="http://www.rockwallareaartists.com/artistofthemonth.html">www.rockwallareaartists.com</a><br /><br />And Deanna was interviewed by Shannon Newby for the Etsy Bee Team's Buzz podcast:<br /><a href="http://beeswaxteam.com/the-buzz-6-deanna-wood/#content">beeswaxteam.com</a>Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-54020094286227219642009-04-22T19:27:00.003-05:002009-04-22T19:34:25.869-05:00A few photosThese photos are still sort of the "setting up" stage, but you get an idea of the space...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4kHvU4UVMi7b9-qTqagQhR3aW56Lz-o-VCMOmxERnMkup6wSbl5EzJ1ypf3TtCyV3MF41lclG5n8j9GiHJ0LfFaVVJQQ4956JGirHWOkQD7pmF7urqJJFUWDf-dYYRJmI9swKx5aKxsE/s1600-h/042209+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4kHvU4UVMi7b9-qTqagQhR3aW56Lz-o-VCMOmxERnMkup6wSbl5EzJ1ypf3TtCyV3MF41lclG5n8j9GiHJ0LfFaVVJQQ4956JGirHWOkQD7pmF7urqJJFUWDf-dYYRJmI9swKx5aKxsE/s320/042209+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327677590763872978" border="0" /></a>We have two stations on the left side with some work tables in the middle. This is looking toward the front windows.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfmuCiu9x46yPED9r7eietSZSKIJNtEnogc4aksNE7JEHnjGvlgoxzPkoO6_U3jT6UEvmT72UK1xMWwAvWos-ot1DPnT2kldj5drYc6ftblM28DU87lvxQPlrZ6SWMLFx2yQj719pgkGd/s1600-h/042209+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAfmuCiu9x46yPED9r7eietSZSKIJNtEnogc4aksNE7JEHnjGvlgoxzPkoO6_U3jT6UEvmT72UK1xMWwAvWos-ot1DPnT2kldj5drYc6ftblM28DU87lvxQPlrZ6SWMLFx2yQj719pgkGd/s320/042209+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327677584991375890" border="0" /></a>Looking toward the back of the space.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYAVgv-DtL9rj_HqFnebYVxWs9ohyphenhyphen7YU4_xBNohSYZS5pXI2ShyHlMnFf4kzYmDb4LyQ5BUraeSVo7h8fDuj77yHjtvWazLar5BnQFD1nPT6ewJj7342hVC4yExJZtOUywZ9-_l8P1KgZ/s1600-h/042209+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYAVgv-DtL9rj_HqFnebYVxWs9ohyphenhyphen7YU4_xBNohSYZS5pXI2ShyHlMnFf4kzYmDb4LyQ5BUraeSVo7h8fDuj77yHjtvWazLar5BnQFD1nPT6ewJj7342hVC4yExJZtOUywZ9-_l8P1KgZ/s320/042209+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327677576945709762" border="0" /></a>And another station on the right side.<br /><br />Bonny had a workshop with 7 students last weekend, and I think she got all the electrical issues worked out. Encaustic can be tough on the electrical system!Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655263209308480983.post-85840021713241710832009-04-16T21:31:00.000-05:002009-04-16T21:32:04.596-05:00Announcing the Encaustic Center!<div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span>Deanna Wood</span></span><span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bonny Leibowitz</span> are proud to announce the opening of <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Encaustic Center</span><span> in Richardson, Texas.</span> Our focus is sharing the beautiful art of painting with wax in all of its various forms.</span></div> <div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span><br />The Encaustic Center</span></span><span> offers beginner and intermediate workshops and studio workdays along with special events such as demonstrations, exhibitions, guest artists, supplies and our big Grand Opening May 15th!<br /><br />Check out our <a href="http://theencausticcenter.com/">website </a>to see more information on classes and events going on at the center.<br /><br />If you're in the area, I hope you can make it to the Grand Opening on May 15, 7-10 pm. There will be artists from <a href="http://texaswaxdallas.blogspot.com/">TexasWAX/Dallas</a> doing encaustic demos, music, and more.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Workshop schedule:</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">$100 (includes all materials)<br />April:</span><br />Thursday, April 30 - 9:30 am to 3:30 pm - beginner workshop with <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 153);">Deanna</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">May:</span><br /><div><span>Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - beginner workshop with <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">Bonny</span></span></div> <div><span>Saturday, May 23, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - intermediate workshop with <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 153);">Deanna </span></span></div> <div> <div><span>Thursday, May 28, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm - beginner workshop with <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 153);">Deanna</span></span></div></div><br /><span>See Deanna's work at <a href="http://deannawood.com/">www.deannawood.com</a><br />See Bonny's work at <a href="http://www.bonnyleibowitz.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=19121&Akey=XHT23RHR">www.bonnyleibowitz.com</a><br /></span></div></div></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Encaustic Center</span><br />580 W. Arapaho #271<br />Richardson, Texas 75080<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Richardson+&state=TX&address=580+W.+Arapaho+Rd&zipcode=75080">directions</a><br /><br /><a href="http://theencausticcenter.com/">www.theencausticcenter.com</a>Deannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.com0