Packed House

Guitar Player on Bourbon St, New Orleans

The first exhibition of Texas WAX opened with a packed house reception Friday night at CAMP, 2631 Commerce St. Ste B, Dallas, TX. We were honored that Joanne Mattera, Richard from R&F Paints, and the Encausticos people all made an appearance to view the show. Like my friend Cheryl McClure remarked "you couldn't stir 'em with a stick" referring to the crowded space.

We sold two pieces that night, and I have my eye on one, too. I always like to remind my artist friends that artists buy art. Maybe we have a higher appreciation than others for the work and thought processes that go into the creation. Especially encaustic, a process that requires special tools, lots of electricity, and real technical skills. The results, as showcased in the work of Texas WAX, is well worth the effort.

Saturday I caught up with my friend Helen and took her to a few places in town to see my work. We've known each other a long time, but I always go to her house in Berkeley; this is her first time to visit mine. She hadn't seen my work before, and it was fun to visit paintings I hadn't seen in a long time. And I introduced her to my two boxers, who were very happy to make her acquaintance, since she's a serious dog lover!

Today I am working a little, designing an installation for a local hotel. And hopefully I'll get to the nursery for some poppy plants for the flower beds out front.