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First Encaustic Workshop Results

2/24/2012

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Encaustic Workshops, February of 2012

Thinking that others would like to learn about the art of encaustic, I developed a Beginner's Encaustic Workshop at my studio in Boquete, Panama. I wasn't sure just how much interest there would be, and so I limited enrollment to 4 students per workshop and I scheduled four 1-day workshops. Imagine my surprise when almost every spot got filled!

I've held two of the four workshops and people seem to be genuinely pleased with both the content, how it's presented, what they've learned and the value received.

I'm genuinely pleased with their results. Check out these photos of their paintings and people at work:
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Artists busy at work
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And check out these results....

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Library Installation

2/12/2012

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Library Installation

One week ago, the efforts of many years' work by many honorable people in Boquete came to fruition. Boquete's first lending library, in a new, sleek and modern building opened to fanfare. Many speeches were made by local dignitaries -- all in Spanish -- and the folklorico "polleras" ( the gorgeous fancy dresses) were on display. After the typical congratulating of all the hard work by everyone involved, a ribbon was cut, the doors opened and we all filed inside.

This is where my involvement began. I had been asked to paint a large encaustic piece as a permanent endowment to the library. In exchange for permanent information about myself displayed next to the 3 ft x 7 ft piece, I agreed. 

If you want to see pictures of the opening of the library, click here to read about it in my other blog, "thirdworldwife.com". Because RobynColeArtworks is about art, this discussion focusses on the piece itself.

For the past 7+ weeks, I have been in my studio full time preparing this piece. Dreaming about it, planning it, designing it, envisioning each panel as it tells the story of Boquete's evolution of art, music and literature.

Rather than type on and on about what the piece is all about, I think it's easier to show the painting and the written description next to it.

Here goes:

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"Art Music, Literature: A Boquete Tapestry"


And here is the discussion of the piece:

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Here are a couple of more photos, just for funzies:

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Showing parts of the painting  to friends.
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A side view, while patrons explore the piece.
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The slightly over-excited artist talking with a patron.
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    I like to think of myself as a creative soul, living the dream in Panama. Truth be told, I'm just trying to negotiate life’s passages on this rock upon which we’ve landed. I would like to do that with as much dignity as possible and without wreckage, hurt feelings and tears. I can do that. At least until I get out of bed.

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