The Great Albatross in Everett July 13, 2009
Posted by Maren in General.Tags: Art in Great Spaces, Binky Bergsman, Claudia Postema, Downtown Everett, Elizabeth Lund, Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Ken Rowe, Kevn C. McCarthy, Lysussy Hyder, studio walk
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Hopefully, you’ve had an opportunity to check out the artist studios being featured as part of our Art in Great Spaces summer program in downtown Everett. We had a great turnout for our Juried Show opening and the first Studio Walk last Thursday. If you haven’t been by yet, there is still plenty of time to check out the artists and their projects. (Note: Hours vary by studio, but many are open Tues – Sat. in the afternoon and evening).
One project getting plenty of buzz is Kevin C. McCarthy’s albatross installation. He is sculpting a very large albatross carcass and skeleton out of cardboard, which was inspired by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Learn more about the idea and follow his progress on his blog where he posts regular updates and photos: http://artistculture.wordpress.com/.
And be sure to check out the other five artists working downtown through August 15:
Binky Bergsman, Mixed Media with Encaustic; www.bergsmanfinearts.com.
Elizabeth Lund, Watercolor, www.lizbeigerstudios.com
Claudia Postema, Watercolor, www.watercolorsbyclaudia.com
Lyussy Hyder, Oil
Ken Rowe, Photography & Film Production, www.2dornot2d.org
Additional info about Art in Great Spaces at www.artscouncilofsnoco.org
Provisions for the studio walk July 9, 2009
Posted by gallerystore in General.Tags: art, Art walks, Artist studios, Binky Bergsman, everett, Glenda, studio walk, wonderwoman
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Art in Great Spaces first session started July 9th. Glenda made the rounds to make sure everyone was comfortable and settled. Like any good Welcome Wagon, she did not stop by empty handed.
Glenda puzzles over the Artists' bags
Lightbulb moment!!!!!! Who doesn't need toilet paper and candy?!
Starting her rounds
First Bag delivered! Elizabeth Lund can rest easy now and start making art
Next stop, Binky Bergsman
This local pooch struggles to keep up with Glenda's frenetic pace
Course, she did have to drag the old superhero costume out to get it done. Look! it still fits....she's been working out
We had a cold glass of ice tea waiting for her when she got back
Hope you take a stroll around yourself to meet and greet the artists who have set up studios all over town.
A Sunday for Hot Wax April 23, 2009
Posted by Maren in Art Classes, Local Artists.Tags: Art Classes, Binky Bergsman, Encaustic
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When I told my husband a few weeks back that I was taking an encaustic class he smiled and said, “That’s cool. What is that exactly?” I couldn’t provide a very good definition, just that it involved melted wax. Truth be told, I had no idea there was such as thing as encaustic art until I worked for the Arts Council.
So, I really didn’t know what to expect when I arrived for my encaustic class with local artist Binky Bergsman last Sunday, but she definitely was ready for us. The tables had 3-4 personal workstations, each with five 8” x 8” plywood boards and a packet of misc. paper scraps, as well as a griddle to share that had hot, little tins of melted beeswax infused with colored pigment. Binky also had a ton of additional supplies to work with from pastel crayons, stencils, dried flowers, stamps, carving tools, etc… She started us off with the basics, such as what is needed to make the medium, the importance of prepping the boards, and fusing between each layer, before letting us lose for “play time”. And should we want to attempt this art form at home she suggested some great books, websites, and tips.
I was so focused on my boards and experimenting with the different techniques that I could hardly believe it when 4 o’clock arrived and I was walking out the door with five complete (or almost complete) projects. I wouldn’t necessarily hang these first attempts on my wall, but I had a wonderful time and have a much better understanding of the art form. I just might start searching local thrift stores for a cheap griddle!
Here are two details from my projects. I’m not brave enough to show all 5 or even the whole piece, but if you want to see some real encaustic art check out Binky’s website. Or stop by the Gallery Store where her work is being exhibited for another week or two.
Being in the class environment is also a great way to get ideas and inspiration from others. Jackie and Shelley, if you’re out there I’d love to see what happened when you fused the top layer covered in Shellac.
And, if you too have the urge to play with some colored wax, look for our upcoming summer class flyer.
New in the Gallery Store: Binky Bergsman March 18, 2009
Posted by Maren in Art Classes, General, Local Artists, The Gallery Store.Tags: Binky Bergsman, Encaustic Art
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This month the Gallery Store is featuring encaustic artist Binky Bergsman. Binky has worked with charcoal, pastel, and print, but when she found encaustic, “it was like coming home. She added, “I found my voice and my vehicle. I lose myself in the smells, the colors, the depth, texture and luminosity of a painting. Because encaustic is so immediate and physical I am free to experience the sheer joy of painting. I can paint, layer and scrape to my hearts content.”
Binky is also teaching a Beginning Encaustics class through the Arts Council on April 19th. To learn about this class and other spring art classes click here.
