Happy Wax on Wednesdays ! 
I was gone for a couple of weeks finalizing things for the new cyanotype workshop that begins on January 15th. 
Computer and office work is not the fun part of being an artist but often takes up huge chunks of time.  I am looking forward to begin this new journey with all of you joining me and have received lots of excited emails, (I am excited too :)) . 
It is a large group to start with. All of my workshops are self paced so you can jump in and begin whenever you like, but this one I am going to have to close the registration for so that I am able to handle class questions and communications with the group. It is just me on the other end here, so I answer each student one at a time, and don't like to rush my answers to thoughtful questions so that I can give you the best possible experience enjoying the course. 

I have just 12 slots left before I close the registration for now. I may open for a second group in May/June but have not made decisions about that just yet . If you would like to see all of the details for this workshop click the photo below. 

Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links . ​​

Thank you so much for creating with me for another year on Wax on Wednesdays !
See you in 2021!
xo
Shari 

The arrival of winter here was a bit of a surprise this week . It seemed early this year as usually I don't have to worry about the snow until after Christmas. With so much of my art practice taking place outdoors , it probably shouldn't be a surprise at all . I saw the leaves quickly fall , the landscape become bare , the absence of insects, and hearing the birds chatter less and less . A lot of people love this quiet time. I have to admit I love the warmth of the sun and all that goes with it  . Until then though I must work around the blue of winter, keep creating, and get outdoors whenever possible . 

The cold and snow hasn't stopped me so far . These cyanotypes were exposed all day in the snow . 

Join me on an all new workshop adventure !

My favorite color is blue.
Not just blue, but deep rich indigos and Prussian hues. It's no wonder I have always loved the deep blue tones of cyanotypes, a camera-less photographic process .  
I also love botanical printing in just about any way possible ! 
My surprise to myself came when I began wanting more from my cyanotype prints. 
I wanted more colors
I wanted texture
I wanted to create a more abstract painterly approach with no paint !
This sent me on an extensive journey into what this process is capable of . A journey that I am still on 
and still find immensely exciting with every print developed .
I don't believe in just randomly breaking the rules.
I believe in seeking extensive knowledge, and practice, of a medium ,
and then knowing which rules can be pushed and broken, and why. 
In this workshop I share my journey into my approach to cyanotypes 
completely . 
Join me for another workshop adventure into natural camera less photography in a painterly way 
(with no paint  :)
Workshop begins January 15th 
Early Registration Sale Ends Sunday !
15% OFF registration COUPON CODE : " CYAN at checkout 
See all of the details for the workshop 
Here

Supplies I used this week:
Each week I list the supplies I used in the video here on the blog for you so that you can see and easily find the items used for that week's  technique . 
If you purchase items from the links provided it sometimes generates a few cents in commission  which goes right back in to creating videos for you on the youtube channel. It  does not raise the cost for you in any way, and is the same link you would find on a regular amazon prime search . Thank you so much!  Also , although the photos here can help you easily find the product . I also recommend that you look at your local art /hobby store to make sure you are getting the lowest price. Sometimes with weekly 40% off coupons basic items can be found at a better price. 
If you are receiving this blog post via email click on the live link to the post so that you can view the supply links . ​​
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Happy Creating !
xo 
Shari