Encaustics

This is one of my early attempts at encaustic painting (painting with pigmented wax). The bee was drawn on tracing paper and imbedded into the wax with a layer of translucent wax over it. That came after several tries to carve/draw the bee into the wax itself. It is a fun but very different medium for me, and I am excited by the possibilities.

New Shop open

I have just opened up shop on 1000 Markets, a new venue for artisan businesses. Click on the link to the right and check it out! I have put originals and giclee' prints on it, and their whole site is very well produced. Let me know what you think.

Hercules Beetle

This is the latest in my bug series. It is a giant hercules beetle, done as a commission. The beetle really was huge, and a lot of fun to paint.

Grant Recipient

I am the proud recipient of a Regional Artist Project Grant! My project will be to explore the medium of encaustics and to use some of my own beeswax from my bees in the paintings I create. The other part of this is to raise awareness of the importance of bees to our food chain, and how they are in decline. I have already done a bee portrait, and plan to incorporate more bee imagery into these new works. So check in often to see the progress!
This program is funded, in part, by a Regional Artist Project Grant of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency, and the Asheville Area Arts Council.

Maggie....RIP

May Maggie rest in peace. I will miss her.

My Etsy site

I now have a shop on Etsy, and am offering my giclees for sale there. Etsy is a wonderful website, featuring all kinds of handmade and artistic goods. I have my popular Blue Crab image in three sizes, as well as two other images available. Check it out at doughertyfineart.etsy.com or click the link at right.

Fall Studio Stroll

Twice a year, every second weekend in June and November, Asheville’s River Arts District opens to the public for two days of festivities known as the STUDIO STROLL.

Mark your calendars for the next Studio Stroll: November 8 & 9

UPDATE: We are pleased to have the Asheville Historic Trolleys providing shuttle service this year! Strollers can catch the trolley at any stop along the route and ride between studio buildings. Asheville Historic Trolley Tours will provide this service, which will make eight stops in the District and loop back to the Chamber of Commerce in a 30-minute circuit. The fare is $5.00 for an entire day—hop on and off and visit all of the studios. Trolley drivers will provide narrative history of the River District during rides.

Come by and see me at the Cottonmill Studios! Click on the River Arts District link at right for more information.