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two cities

part time in New York...that's coming soon. New York will provide an area to work on a series of large scale panels. They will be placed together to create a piece 12' long. Watch it grow bigger!! Leonardo Drew is such a major influence. I just love his work.

"From Wood to Wax" Exhibit continues at Gallery J on Hart Lane in Austin

The opening reception for the show was February 4th; however, the exhibit will be up until February 21st. Over 20 pieces of my encaustic artwork are on display in this exhibit along with Ed Lindlof's spectacular sculptures ...each of my works combine found objects and encaustics on wood panels. The show has received wonderful press as for as New York...and many great reviews! 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, TX...JCAA (Jewish Community Association of Austin)

Encaustic Classes start again in January

Encaustic Classes will be held in my studio beginning in January. For everyone interested, please email me at: sharon@sharonkylekuhn.com

The classes have been extended and will be from 10-2p.m. with all materials furnished. Fee for the introduction class will be $90 per person.

Cross Pollination shows opens tonight in Chicago

EAST Austin Studio Tour continues November 21st and 22nd

Two weekends this year...lots of people and no shortage of sales. Thanks to all the patrons, critics, friends and colleagues...

October 24th

Please join me on October 24th for the opening at G Gallery in Houston, Texas located at 301 E. 11th Street (713-869-4770) My new encaustic works will address changes in technology as well as recycling the old into the new. Works on paper and embedded recycled and obsolete media components will be used in all the pieces and will be the backdrop/solo show supporting The Squeaky Wheel Project.

My work is on display at the Austin International Airport

"Four Corners"
If you are travelling in or out of Austin during the holidays this year..my work will be on display at the Austin Airport along with 3 other encaustic artists at the Eastside Gallery near Gate 8. The show closes January 4th...it's well worth the effort to see it.

Gallery at Museo and it's Review of the Opening in Austin

Local artists Daphne Holland, Kristi Darnell Battani, Marilyn Fenn, Sharon Kyle Kuhn, and Roxi McClosky Morris are exhibiting several original works of ‘encaustic’, a method of painting with wax that predates the roman empire. Any medium is as interesting as the artist makes it, and these artists demonstrated forethought to product with a developed process that is self-evident. Roxi’s gridded process speaks well to her mathematical approach and skilled portraiture, and Sharon’s use of outdated technological storage media was dimensional, timely and interesting. Daphne’s cuts through thick layers of wax, draw the eye along its edges and split thick fields of rich and sometimes translucent color. Wax captures and transforms light in its lighter colors and gently transforms it into a soft glow. The dependence art has on light is nicely visible in encaustic painting.

Encaustic Classes in Austin

To all of you who have expressed interest in learning more about the art of encaustics, taking another class or learning monotypes in addition to painting/embedding, please join me in one of the classes listed below:

Saturday, August 15th 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Introduction Class to painting with encaustics...embedding and working with found objects

Sunday, August 16th 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Introduction Class to painting with encaustics...embedding and working with found objects

Wednesday, August 19th, 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Encaustic Monotypes

Saturday, August 22nd, 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Introduction Class to painting with encaustics...embedding and working with found objects

Sunday, August 23rd, 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Encaustic Monotypes

The $75 fee for each class includes all materials (panels, found objects, medium and pigment) and is a hands on experience of embedding materials into hot molten wax..learning how to make your own medium, setting up your studio and information about where to buy supplies. The monotype classes will include printing onto various types of paper with encaustic medium and pigment and though...very exciting and somewhat similar to the experience of painting directly onto a panel..it is surprisingly different. Please email me sharon@sharonkylekuhn.com with your reservations..the classes typically fill rather quickly and are limited to five people per class. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you soon. Contact me for classes in September.
http://www.bay6studios.com/

Working in Wax at Bedford Gallery in Northern California

Opening Reception, May 6th 5-7 p.m. at Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek, California. Three of my new pieces which address the rapid changes in technology and the information age have been chosen by the juror, Eileen Goldenberg to be in the show.
The gallery space is nice...check it out:

The Bedford Gallery

There will also be a culture and cocktails reception

held at the gallery on June 18th from 6-8 p.m.
Would be great to see you there!!!

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center gala event

Great fundraiser for the wildflower center and you will notice in this year's catalogue, "Spring Fever" one of my paintings will be included in the silent auction at the Wildflower Gala to be held May 1st...

Opening Reception at the College of New Rochelle's the Castle Gallery, April 5th, New York

I was selected to exhibit work in the 7th international biennial exhibition juried by Heather Hutchison, and sponsored by R&F handmade encaustic paints. Catalogues are now available for sale

Order your Encaustic Works'09catalogue here


The piece selected for the show, "Data Aggregation" has been loaned to the gallery by Alyssa Korne and her husband. A special thanks for their support.

Opening at Darke Gallery in Houston--April 4th

Darke Gallery presents "Wax Works" opening Saturday night, April 4th. My new work focuses on obsolete media components embedded into wax. Ten pieces were chosen for the show--some include floppy disks, recording tape, pieces of wire and even a few fans from old computers.

The Prairie State College Foundation in Chicago Presents TANGIBLE WAX

Contemporary Works in Encaustics
January 12-February 5, 2009

Closing Reception on February 5, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(708) 709-3636

READ THE REVIEW:

Artists include:
Emily Clawson
Brandy Eiger
Fanne Ferrow
Karen Freedman
Eileen Goldenberg
Nikkoie Huss
Ginny Krueger
Sharon Kyle Kuhn (Austin)
Nancy Pollock
Kathleen Waterloo

Roxi McCloskey Morris talks about encaustics

What a great evening at Bay6. Roxi spoke about the history of encaustics, showed work from her students, her own artwork and demonstrated many techniques. Roxi is an artist and art educator. She was the Executive Director of the Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation northwest of San Antonio, and established their studio school in 2006. She was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Texas in San Antonio for fifteen years, and taught at Trinity University, the Southwest School of Art & Craft, and the Santa Reparata International School of Art in Florence, Italy. She began working in encaustic painting in 1993, and has taught numerous courses and workshops in the medium. She holds a BFA and MFA degrees in Fine Arts and currently resides and pursues her studio work in Austin, Texas.

Fused Expressions opens Saturday, November 1st

The Austin and San Antonio chapters of TexasWax have colloborated to present,
Fused Expressions. The works seen in the exhibit will display a wide range of experience and a variety of techniques used among our members. Our intent and desire is to engage the audience in a way that will enhance public awareness of encaustics and will encourage viewers to explore the history as well as the rapidly expanding rebirth of encaustics seen in the artworld today.

The show opens Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. at Bay6 Gallery and Studios in Austin. There are 18 artists participating in the show.

Thanks for your help Sally!!!

A special thanks to Sally Hengst for her contribution and work at Jerry's Artarama on Saturday, August 2nd. Sally was asked to be the docent for the day and she presented our TexasWax/Austin/San Antonio group member's work in the informal exhibit on Jerry's "green wall." Sally is one of my favorite artists/friends/colleagues

Demonstrations at Jerry's Artarama

What fun!!! Demonstrations at Jerry's Artarama in Austin have now been scheduled monthly. While I demonstrated the encaustic monotype process this past Saturday, there were people from Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas in the audience. It's always a pleasure to invite the people watching from a distance to come forward and join in the process...people enjoy having the hands on experience while I benefit from hearing about their experiences with encaustics. The children are intrigued with the feeling of oil pastels and R & F pigments used on the light box. Their faces light up when the melting begins. It always amazes me how many people know the history of encaustics and it's a pleasure to watch the growing number of people shopping at Jerry's go to the shelves for their first or even their 100th encaustic purchase. Thanks to Jerry's...I have a regular spot at the table every month...come for a visit!!! I'd love to see you there.

Austin Museum of Art comes to Bay6 Gallery and Studios

What an honor to have the docents of the Austin Museum of Art visit our space. We had the pleasure of meeting and talking with twelve of the docents from the Austin Museum of Art on Friday, May 16th. Individually, Caroline Wright, Darvin Jones and myself (the artists at Bay6) talked about our work. The docents listened as we talked about our creative process, our thoughts and inspiration and then came into our studios. They were invited to give feedback and to ask questions while everyone enjoyed "champassion" drinks and lemon bars. What fun!!!! as well as a special treat to have these women spend the morning with us in our studios.