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May 24

Important BEE Team Announcement

Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 in announcement
I am sorry to announce that due to lack of interest and participation, the BEE Team is officially closing its doors. The website will remain up for a couple weeks, so make sure to glean everything you can from that resource before it disappears! The facebook group will stick around, so please continue to connect that way.
It has been a pleasure serving as your leader and getting to know more about you all. Keep spreading the love for encaustic and all things wax!
Thanks,
Mar 29

BEE Team News: March 29, 2010

Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 in announcement

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Image by BotheredByBees Flickr

Announcements:

1. Spring is Here!

With spring comes new life and rejuvenation, and hopefully, a new source of creativity! How has spring inspired you? Share with us what you’re working on here in the forums.

2.  Let’s Get Buzzing!

A hive of bees can’t function without all its members! Last week our meeting was canceled due to lack of attendance. Let’s get this team back up to speed by buzzing with participation. Hang out in the forums, contribute and article to the blog, brainstorm event ideas, add your buzz to the mix by commenting on the website, or volunteer your time to help out the team. These are just a few ways you can contribute. Email info@beeswaxteam.com if you have any ideas!

Thanks,

Kathryn and Melissa

Mar 1

BEE Team News: March 1, 2010

Posted on Monday, March 1, 2010 in announcement
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Coverture, by Emberatia
Announcements:
1. Team Meeting!
Mark your calendars! Our next all-team meeting is Sunday afternoon, March 14 at 4:30 EST. We will be discussing future team events, so we need everyone there. Don’t miss it!
2.  Resources:
Our Resources page has been updated! This includes links to handmade encaustic supplies from two of our own members, JHewitt12 and Thebeesknees1234. Check it out!
Waxing off,
Kathryn and Melissa
Feb 15

February 15, 2010

Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 in announcement

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handmade encaustic paint by TheBeesKnees1234

Announcements:

1. Team Meeting:
We’ll be holding an all-team meeting in March! Keep your eye out for the date, and look forward to chatting it up with your fellow BEEs!

2. Contribute to our site:
Have an article or link you’d like to share? Send an email to info@beeswaxteam.com to contribute your resources to our site and benefit the rest of the team.

Jan 21

BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 in The Buzz

Hello Bees! Here are the results of the art exchange we participated in this December! Enjoy:

beth BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Beth’s words: Here is the amazing 6×6 encaustic piece I received as part of the Bee Team holiday exchange. “Sheep Patterns” was created by the amazingly talented Kari J. Young. I love the color and texture in her work but most of all I love the subject of this piece (you know how I feel about wool…). So a big warm thank you Kari, I love it!

Judy with paintingSM BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Judy’s words: Pam McDonnell, a native Georgian and self described country girl, sent me this little gem. Looking at it I can sense the rural environment of her childhood. It has a feeling of quiet and mystery.

kari painting BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Kari’s words: Here is the painting I received… Thank you Tirzah, I love my new little painting. Its hanging on the wall in my hallway.

Tirzah BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Tirzah’s words: My name is Tirzah and I received a beautiful painting from Shannon. It is an image transfer that shows some highlights of the map of Pittsburgh. There are bold black lines that represent the bridges of the city and small streets that cover the international market district part of town. I was very happy to see such an artful representation of my new home… a special surprise because I used my temporary Nashville address for the mail exchange! It is proudly hanging in my Pittsburgh apartment – Thank you Shannon!

shannon BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Shannon’s words: I participated in the holiday exchange last year and absolutely loved it! So I was anxious to participate again this time around. To my surprise, a package came the week before Christmas and had several little goodies from Melissa Hronkin. Melissa is a beekeeper and harvests her own wax, so I was super delighted to find home-made lip gloss along with two paintings! It was such a fun package to open and kept giggling with excitement over my new artwork! The smaller one – a butterfly – is sitting at my desk, and helps me study and do my homework. The larger one is a fascinating diagram of a head. Thank you Melissa for all the goodies! And thanks Kathryn for making the exchange happen. Long live art swaps! :)

Bloom BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Veronique’s words: I love my painting from Laura Van Horne (lvhdesigns). I’ve had my share of the winter blues (I really do not like the cold or snow!) and this painting is such a nice reminder of the warm days ahead. I love the idea of something being in bloom- whether literally in the spring time or as an artist- there are always something in bloom, in process in the studio. Thank you Laura! The painting is hanging up in my studio- a nice reminder of warmer days and endless artistic inspiration.

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In Caterina’s words: Here I am with Cloud Study #3 by Beth Billups of Tangled Sky Studio in Mill Valley, Ca. She is a neighbor geographically, because I live in Santa Rosa about 48 miles north on 101. I was delighted to receive her encaustic as my secret bee exchange. My immediate thought was how different she works from me. I love this piece, its subtle earthy colors, opaque yet alluringly transparent, as well as the way the clouds are collaged text, with small scratched in dots defining them. They almost look like a face in a dreamy sky. I was delighted to receive a moo card with another one of her encaustic images on it in the package. It made me want to explore her website and blog and look at more of her work. I then went an ordered some moo cards of my own to send off with my art. I am always struck with how there are so many ways to communicate uniquely and expressively in encaustic. I continue to refall in love with this medium.

painting BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Laura’s words: I love this beautiful piece painted by Kathryn Dart. It is done on glass and looks amazing sitting on the window sill. It glows when there is light behind it. I am excited to try this technique. This was a really fun experience and I am glad I took part in it.

me and art

In Melissa’s words: Greetings! I received this wonderful piece from Deanna Wood. Her work is inspired by recurring tornado dreams: power, excitement, raw energy! The house is layered on top of a topographical map and some text…red, green, and orange are the colors used. All of this is on a beautifully constructed cradled panel. Thanks so much for the art and for arranging the exchange. cheers!

cordner BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Linda’s words: Here is the beautiful painting that I got from my Secret Bee, Caterina Martinico. So glad that I am a part of the Bees Wax Team!

kathryn BEE Team Holiday Art Exchange

In Kathryn’s words: I was so happy to see my secret bee was Linda Cordner, as I love her work! It meant even more having seen her artwork in person and met her at the Encaustic Conference last June. I love the vibrant green color and the oh-so-appropriate buzzing bee. Thanks so much, Linda!

Thanks to everyone who participated in this fun event! Look forward to next year’s exchange. :)

Jan 11

Call for Encaustic Art

Posted on Monday, January 11, 2010 in Calls for Art

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Onenes, by Cari Hernandez, a juror for the Luminous Layers show

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts in Lake Oswego, Oregon is hosting Luminous Layers, a juried exhibit of encaustic work. Artists can submit 2-D or 3-D artwork, and all entries must be received by February 10, 2010. Click here for the prospectus and to submit.

Nov 23

November 30, 2009

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 in announcement

cheerful pumpkin

(photo by Teo)

Happy Thanksgiving from the BEE Team!

Even if you’re not from the U.S., I hope you enjoy a week full of gratitude and maybe even a slice of pumpkin pie. :)

Last call for Holiday Art Exchange:

Remember to email info@beeswaxteam.com with your name and address by November 30 if you want to participate. See this post for details.

Nov 9

Announcements: November 9, 2009

Posted on Monday, November 9, 2009 in announcement

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Sail Boat on a Wavy Sea by Willav

Announcements:

Holiday Art Exchange!

Last year our team exchanged artwork “secret santa” style, and it was a hit! As the holidays approach, it’s time for us to get started on this year’s event. Each participating member will send and receive one encaustic piece as a surprise gift. Here are the guidelines:

  • Email info@beeswaxteam.com with name and address by November 30.
  • Create a 6″ x 6″ finished encaustic piece by December 10.
  • In early December, you will receive the name/address of your “secret” artwork recipient.
  • Mail artwork by December 10.
  • Receive beautiful art.
  • Take photo of yourself with beautiful art. Email photo and short writeup to info@beeswaxteam.com by January 10.

Once all submissions are received, we will post them to the website for everyone to enjoy. If you want to participate, email info@beeswaxteam.com by November 30!

Oct 29

Team Treasury

Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009 in The Buzz

After many unsuccessful attempts, I was finally able to snag a BEE Team Treasury. Click here to check it out while it’s still up!

team treasury

It’s too bad there are only twelves spots available to feature our talented team. Did anyone else get a treasury this week?

Oct 26

Announcements – October 26

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 in announcement

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View, 12×12 encaustic by Deanna Wood

Announcements:

Guest Blogging:

1. We are still looking for a member to guest blog for November! Leave a comment or email info@beeswaxteam.com if you are interested. We’d love to have your voice be a stronger part of our site.

Treasures and Team Promotion:

2. This month, let’s make a team effort to get treasuries to feature the fantastic encaustic work of our teammates and find other ways to promote each other.

Busy bees and waxaholics,

Kathryn and Melissa