Week of June 29
On A Line by VDumas
Annoucements:
1. The Buzz (Podcast): Later this week, another podcast will be launched! Be on the lookout for an email announcement. To hear previous podcasts, click here.
2. Summer Object Challenge: Several members are working away on their pieces. We’re excited to see the results in a few weeks!
3. One A Day project: For those members participating, the project has officially begun. Some have opted to begin at a later date, and some started today! More information will be posted soon on the team website – including links to blogs, pictures, etc. (If you’d like to jump in and be a part of the project, email info@beeswaxteam.com (subject line: one a day project) for more information.
4. Team Forum: New poll question this week in our team forum: “Who or what inspires you to create art?”
5. Happy upcoming Fourth of July!
Fireworks and beeswax,
Island Girl by Bumblebellydesigns
Annoucements
1. Conference video: If you haven’t had a chance to see our conference video (created especially for the BEE team!), you’ll find it on the front page of our site, or by clicking here. This will give you a good glimpse into what the Third Annual Encaustic Conference was like. We hope you enjoy it!
2. Object Challenge: For those of you participating, if you haven’t sent off your item, please do so ASAP! We’re looking forward to seeing the results of the Object Challenge in the next few weeks. If you have any questions about the Object Challenge, feel free to email them to info@beeswaxteam.com (subject line: Object Challenge).
3. One A Day project: There’s still a week left to join us for the One A Day project (where we create a piece of art once a day for a minimum of 2 weeks, then blog about it each day) We are aiming to begin June 29th, but welcome anyone to join us as soon as possible! Email info@beeswaxteam.com (subject line: One a Day project) for more information.
4. Team Forum: New questions and discussion threads are going in the Team Forum. If you haven’t begun contributing, we’d love for you to jump in and give us your insight! This week’s poll question is for encaustic artists: Which heating tool do you prefer and why?
5. Twitterific: If you have a Twitter account, but have not yet begun to follow the BeesWaxTeam updates, be sure to follow us for up-to-date information and links. There’s a growing number of encaustic artists on Twitter, so if you work with encaustics, join the Twitter fun!
Thanks and happy waxing!
Third Annual Encaustic Conference Video
This will give you a quick glimpse into what the conference was like. It was a blast meeting several BEE members in person and learning a TON about encaustics and all things wax! :)
Enjoy,
The Buzz #9: Linda Cordner
Shannon and Kathryn interview Linda Cordner, at the 3rd annual Encaustic Conference! Click to play directly from the site, or download to listen. Images and weblinks will appear as we reference different things.
Linda talks about her involvement with New England Wax and the Luminous Landscape show exhibited at the conference. Apologies for the background noise – we were all sitting in the grass, enjoying the summer weather.
Click here if you’d like to subscribe to the The Buzz podcast on iTunes!
back in action!
Idyllic 50 by Carrie Goller
Annoucements:
1. Team requirements: Requirements have begun to be implemented. Thanks for everyone who has begun to participate! We understand that this team is not for everyone, so we appreciate all the farewells and well-wishes from those that are no longer part of the team. And just so you know, you can feel free to join (or cancel) at any time! For information on our team requirements, please see the About section of the team site.
2. About us: we’ve updated our About section on our team website. Included now is a list of FAQ’s and where to email your questions, ideas and concerns. If we have missed anything that may be of importance on the FAQ’s, please let us know. Thanks!
3. New Call for Encaustic Art: In the Resources section, you’ll find an additional call for encaustic art submissions. The gallery is located in Chicago, IL, called WomanMade Gallery. We hope you will find our list of current calls for submissions helpful as you continue to get your work out there!
4. Podcasts re-launched this week: Be on the lookout for our podcast series to start up again. For June and July, the podcasts will focus on the Montserrat Encaustic Conference that just took place. Lots of pictures, articles and interesting relevant information on encaustic painting and all things related to bees and wax!
5. Summer Object Challenge: is in full swing! For those of you that have signed up to participate, Kathryn has contacted you via email to give you the name and information of your partner. Be creative and send the objects ASAP so everyone has plenty of time to create! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s pieces when the challenge is finished! :)
6. One A Day project: If you are interested in doing the One-A-Day project alongside of Shannon and a few other BEE team members, please feel free to jump in. We are aiming to begin late June, but welcome anyone to join us as soon as possible! Email info@beeswaxteam.com (subject line: one a day project) for more information.
June 1-14
Frozen Charlotte by Melissa Hronkin
- Team tag of “beeswaxteam” must be on all items that are encaustic, or have anything to do with beeswax in your etsy shop.
- Team blurb must be in shop announcement. Feel free to change the wording, but team website must be mentioned. “Proud member of the BEE team. For more about our team visit www.beeswaxteam.com or search for our team tag – beeswaxteam”
- Annual member fee of $10 must be paid. Each year, you’ll receive friendly reminders about the fee. For more information about the member fee, please see the Q & A’s.
- Sign up to participate in the team forum. To do this, go to the “forum” section of our team website and sign up for a username and password. This is a great feature for us to begin using to connect with each other. We highly recommend after you have signed up, to begin posting and replying to the threads!
3) There are new calls for encaustic art! Please see the RESOURCE section for a complete, up-to-date listing! Looking for ways to be challenged and inspired this summer? There are plenty of things to do and BEE a part of! 
4) The Montserrat Encaustic Conference is NEXT WEEK! For any BEEs attending, we will be meeting on Sunday, during the 4-5 pm slot.
Since both of us will be at the conference, we will not be posting or sending out a weekly newsletter June 8-14. This will give us time to compile our conference notes, pictures and implement the new team requirements. Thanks for your understanding!
5) For those of you on Twitter, please make the switchover – BEE team news and related encaustic info will now be posted by twitter name: BeesWaxTeam (no longer under Shannon Newby / Newbyart). Thanks!
