Encaustix: August 2011

Beeswax, Damar Resin, Carnauba, Pigments, & Oil on 3 cradled birch wood panels 24x24x1.5 each panel.

Triptych shown with closeup views following...

ENCAUSTIC PROCESS

Derived from the ancient process of Encaustics, my paintings are created using formulas of heated beeswax, damar resin, and/or carnauba wax; applied and fused onto wood panels, by heat torch. Many methods and approaches to to this medium are prevelant in my work, by the application of pigments, oil paints, oil sticks/bars, gypsum, purified sand, archival specialty papers (including encaustic monotypes), and other mixed media materials. Most of the encaustic pieces are created intuitively, however, the transfers incorporated originate from my own drawings, computer art, and manipulated digital photography. The transparent surfaces are conscientiously comprised of smooth finishes , while other works are unleashed with layers, textures, and/or harboring embedded objects. This medium provides translucent effects in matte, sheen, and polished consistencies. I have received intensive encaustic training with R&F's, Ellen Koment, at her studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was an encaustic and (oil) painting instructor at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, in Vero Beach, Florida. Currently, I am a full time studio artist, in the Chicago network area.

ARTIST STATEMENT

ALEATORIC ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM

"Creative energy has a message while painting provides a voice." - My work has evolved by experimenting with unconventional techniques. Each painting is a journey into the unknown; guided by intuition and spontaneity. At the final destination of each unplanned piece, an image and/or profound meaning appears to greet me. " ~ Vickie Marsango

Contact Artist: encaustix@gmail.com

ARTIST'S EXHIBITIONS:

CHRISTIAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Starry Starry Night Art Exhibit

Taylorville Area Art Council

Taylorville, IL

Dec 2011

Art in Public Places

MORPHO GALLERY
Chicago, IL
Feb - Apr 2011

LITTLE LUXURIES
Taylorville, IL
Nov 2010 - current
Artist Reception- Dec 3, 2010

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
Vero Beach, Florida

Dec 2009 - Jan 2010
Jan-Feb 2009
Dec-Jan 2008
Aug-Sept 2007

VERO BEACH ART CLUB EXHIBIT
Vero Beach Museum of Art

2005, 2006

MIAMI BASEL EXHIBIT / AQUA ART
Aleatoric Art Booth
Miami, Florida
Dec 2009

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX

Cultural Council - Art in Public Places
Dec. 2008 ; Oct. 2009

BODEGA BLUE
14th Street / Historical Downtown
Vero Beach, FL
October 2006- April 2010

VERO BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER
14th Street / Historical Downtown
Vero Beach, FL
Resident Artist
March 2006 - March 2010

SAFERIS ART GALLERY
3707 S.E. Frank Phillips Blvd.
Bartlesville, OK
Dec. 2006 - Aug. 2008

BETHEL CREEK HOUSE EXHIBIT
Vero Beach, FL
12/07/06

BETHEL CREEK HOUSE EXHIBIT
Vero Beach, FL
11/09/06

INDIAN RIVER PHOTO CLUB - Award
Vero Beach, Florida 2006

PLYMOUTH DOWNTOWN ART STROLL
Plymouth, MA
09/2006

LAUGHING MOON
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Bridgeton, Maine
Dec. 2005 - July 2007

A.E. BACKUS GALLERY
Ft. Pierce, FL
2005, 2006

PUBLICATIONS:

BREEZE COURIER

Nov-Dec

TAAC

Starry Starry Night

Courthouse Art Event

Taylorville, IL

TRIBUNE - STAR

Gaslight Art Colony (Gallery)

TribStar.com

Sept 2011

Marshall, IL

MORPHO GALLERY

Exhibit News
Feb-Mar 2011 / Chicago, IL

BREEZE COURIER
Little Luxuries - Dec 2010
Taylorville, IL

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
Annual Report Brochure 2008-2009

INDIAN RIVER MAGAZINE
Dec. 2009/ Ft. Pierce, FL

MAIN STREET FOCUS
Nov. 2009/ Ft. Pierce, FL

ART MUNDO Publications
2009-2010/Ft. Pierce, FL

TREASURE COAST ART ASSOCIATION
Publications 2008-2010 / Ft. Pierce, FL

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE
Issue: March 2006 /Vero Beach, FL

WICKED LOCAL
Plymouth, MA (09/2006)

COMMUNITY EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
Bartlesville, Oklahoma (12/2006) Tulsa

PRESS JOURNAL
Vero Beach, FL (2006)

HOMETOWN NEWS
Vero Beach, FL (2006)

WORKSHOPS:

GASLIGHT ART COLONY (GALLERY)

Creative Painting

Marshall, IL

Sept 2011 - Instructor

ELLEN KOMENT - Encaustics
Santa Fe, New Mexico Aug. 2009 - Student

VERO BEACH ART MUSEUM
Vero Beach, Florida
2005-2010 - Student/Instructor

TCAA (Treasure Coast Art Association)
Ft. Pierce, FL 2008-2010 -Instructor

THE STUDIO
Taylorville, Illinois 2007 - Student

THE PAINTNG EXPERIENCE
Stewart Cubley - Process Painting
Bethesda, Maryland - 2006 - Student

Encaustix

Encaustix

8.05.2011

Triptych - Encaustic - Commission Work, Customer of IL - SOLD

'Linen' - 24"x24"