Video of an older advanced workshop

This very unprofessional video was taken about 6 years ago. I no longer take as many students in one workshop and have a completely different studio with ventilation on 3 sides, but we did have fun. click on the link to view.

 https://youtu.be/EBPzAX_EWmQ

Dana from North Carolina

I was privileged to meet another artist, who came to San Miguel for the first time to take a three day private workshop with me.

Dana has been a working artist for years, specializing in murals and faux finishing, but never tried encaustic before. We covered everything from the basics of the history, ventilation, making medium to advanced techniques. She had a natural feel for the torch and immediately created glass-like surfaces and moved into more texturing.

During our break time we shared our stories and became better acquainted.

Using the hot pen to build dots and lines

I love giving the private classes. We can cover a lot.

Advanced and private classes

Bob, an architect, trying his hand at creating in hot wax and resin

Janice is an accomplished artist with recent show in the museum in Florence Italy

 

Lori had a private class and used almost every technique possible in encaustic

Lori's first creation: photo printed on rice paper, transfers, India ink, incised lines, raised lines with the hot pen, charcoal, wax pencil, oil glazes, burnt shellac. No wonder she was full of ideas how add new techniques to her work when she gets back to her own studio.

Online encasutic classes

Here is the intro to my online classes. https://vimeo.com/72963451

Check it out as well as all the various technique that I share for those who can not come to a class in my studio.

New Studio, new workshop schedule

I have a new studio with room for more students. Lots of space and light with everything you need to create amazing encaustic painting. I have hundreds of examples of what can be developed in encaustic from simple marbleizing, carving, collage, photos , transfers, carving, painting figuratively and more.

I am an award winning artist and have exhibited my work Internationally. My classes are longer that others offered and I will pick you up and bring you to my beautiful studio/home/gallery for an afternoon in the campo, experiencing an artistic adventure and leaving with completed paintings.

Encaustic is an expensive medium, but I supply everything. All you need to bring is a snack or lunch. I have had advanced artists in my classes and others who have never had a brush in their hands.

I have had advanced artists in my classes and others who have never had a brush in their hands.

every tool is in reach

anti-fatigue mats are in front of every work station

March workshop

3 new people that were introduced to encaustic for the first time.

Deb

Jan

Molly

Positive comments on the online classes

 It is rewarding to get these comments on my online encaustic classes. Check them out at:

 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/4167


"I have been an Encaustic artist for just 4 years. I love learning from other artists, and Ezshwan has much to offer. These tapes are great for techniques and building confidence."
 
" I have enjoyed all your videos and it has been worth every penny! I have learned a lot a that will keep me busy. Hopefully I can take a trip down there for a class!"

"I recently purchased your online workshop and have really enjoyed it . I want very much to try and travel to San Miguel for a private lesson. I've loved your work since finding you online.,particularly your figurative work. So look for me in the future.... You are on my wish list!"
 
"I'm just finishing your memoir this morning. You certainly made a great life for yourself. You had low lows, but also fantastic highs. Your videos have been one of the reasons I got into encaustic. [could not see myself without encaustics now] Will look forward to to blogs and the new book sounds something I will have to read."

"I purchased your video series and very much enjoyed the first one I viewed, Encaustic on Paper.  I read your memoir and loved that as well.
So looking forward to it that I have already started looking into a possible trip to see you in person....and maybe take a private class if possible...Thank you for the information.  I can't wait to try the stain on board technique."

workshop video

I just posted a new YouTube video on my encaustic workshops. Check it out and see some of the amazing work done in my classes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M5teveVV6c
I am so proud of my students!

Advanced workshop Jan. 2012

Tracy preparing her boards in the morning

Jerry trying something new

Break time in the San Miguel sunshine

Back to work in the afternoon

Jerry's finished works. He is a retired dentist, who enjoyed the encaustic adventure

60th encaustic workshop!

Joyce

I just finished my 60th encaustic workshop. There were 4 people in the class and as always, it was great fun to meet new friends who now are fascinated with encaustic

Andree

Roxanne

I will be giving the advanced technique class on Thursday and Friday.

encasutic demo

Here is a demo painting I made for Catherine, working right along side of her.

Private encaustic class

Hannah had taken the introductory class and decided that she would like private classes. We spent the last two days, advancing her experience of the torch, layering and the hot pen. She left with 2 lovely paintings, that I forgot to photograph from the first day, but today, I got a couple of shots of her working on her homage to Miró.

November encaustic workshop

It is a continuing delight and privilege to introduce new people to encaustic painting. This group was so much fun and I got to make new friends.

Barbara

Béa commented,"I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed your workshop
You are a strong,... talented lady!
It was an honor to learn from you

Colors of Mexico

Donnis commented,
"Ezshwan, I so loved the encaustic class!  I enjoy being a beginner and learning something new...especially when it is so much fun and satisfying.  I plan to take more classes from you when I return next summer and know of two others who will join me.  You are a wonderful patient teacher.  I appreciate everything about the class.  As I walk around San Miguel I have been noticing surfaces which look like encaustic..."

Anna - encaustic over denim

scraping

Break time

By the second day the participants are excited to get to work and discover their personal encaustic adventure. A few quotes. "This is too much fun!" ; "This process gives joy!"; "This is the best!"