Got ‘em Shot
I grouped a few pieces today to see how they look on the wall. It’s always interesting to see the transformation when they leave my work table. Part of it is the fact that I quit analyzing and become more detached. And a frame always does something magical — it pulls a piece together and convinces me that it IS finished. Some people still revisit a piece after it’s framed but I rarely do - I have to move on at some point.
I packed up five encaustics and took them to be photographed. It’s interesting after lugging around watercolors for so many years - sliding them into boxes and loading them vertically in the back of my van. I’m paranoid about traveling and handling these wax pieces but I know I’ll adjust.
Walt Schumacher with WSPhoto did my photos. He’s quick and has a great set up, and can be contacted at walt@WSPhoto.org. I was in and out in 30 minutes! He’ll provide a CD but I just asked that he email my images to me and I’ll pay via Paypal. Love it!!
Then back to the studio this afternoon. My new setup is working — I’ve added a palette, so the pans I’m using the most are on the table beside my piece. The “L” shape is becoming a long reach but so far, it’s manageable.
