Paul Farrell Memorial Art Auction 2014

"Intersection" 

Encaustic on Panel

7 H x 23 W x 3 D

This artwork was created for an art auction fundraiser that I have participated in for 14 years.  Annually, the Art Department at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, my alma mater, organizes a Memorial Art Auction to raise money for scholarships.  I am happy to give back to the Art Department, because I was one of the students who benefited from a scholarship. 

"Intersection" is an encaustic painting on 3 panels.  The fine line that travels through the triptych unifies the entire artwork.  

12 x 12 at the Amarillo Museum of Art

"Now and Then" 

My Encaustic piece "Now and Then" will be part of the Amarillo Museum of Art's 12 x 12 exhibition and silent auction.  This one night event will take place Thursday, October 24th 2013 at the AMoA located at 2200 S. Van Buren in Amarillo, TX. 

For more information call 806-371-5050 

IEA EncaustiCon 2013 Juried Show

I am very excited to announce my piece "Take Chances" will be part of the show "Fusion" IEA 2013 Juried Art show that will be at the Eggman and Walrus in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  There were 57 works chosen from 570.  The opening reception for the show will be November 1st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

2013 Encaustic Workshop Schedule

At This Moment is on Exhibit

At This Moment 

at the Corner Art Space 

inside Hastings on Georgia

Here is a sneak peak of my exhibit that is currently up at the Corner Art Space inside Hastings on Georgia in Amarillo, Tx. This exhibit will remain installed through the month of June.  The opening reception is set for May 11th, 2012 at 6:30 pm. 

"26"

Encaustic on a Railroad tie

I created this piece for the Recycle Art Festival at the Amarillo Museum of Art.  I had an old railroad tie laying around so I had it cut down to a workable size.  I loved this section of the railroad tie because of the hole that was located at the bottom of the piece, as well as the nail with the number 26 stamped in it, which stands for the date (1926).    I painted many layers of Encaustic wax over it to create the texture on the piece.  This piece won first in the exhibit and also sold. 

A Strong Foundation

"A Strong Foundation" was selected to be in the permanent collection of the Northwest Texas Professional Building in Amarillo, TX. There were 220 works by 104 different artists and only 30 works were chosen. I feel very blessed to have one of the 30 works selected. Now a judge will choose 1st, 2nd, 3rd for prize money, so wish me luck!