Author Archives: Chantel Greene

Process and Pods

I’m always interested in artist’s processes and getting a sneak peak behind the scenes.  I like to learn how they think, see how they prepare for a piece, and where they draw their inspiration from.  This is part of the … Continue reading

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Research Walk

Sometimes when I have artist block, am feeling uninspired, unsure what my next series should be, or I just need to get out of the house while still feeling productive, I take a research walk.  I grab my camera, sketchbook, … Continue reading

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First Friday Reception

I’ve been so busy catching up after being sick and coming back from the artist retreat that I’ve neglected my site and my blogging.  I promise I’ll update about the retreat and all it’s wonderful-ness soon, but I realized I … Continue reading

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Encaustic Masters Show

I’m so excited to be a part of the Encaustic Masters: Inspirational Visual Voices Show!  I have two new paintings in the show which is exciting because it’s my first juried show and includes encaustic artists from all over the … Continue reading

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First Friday – Love Art! Gallery

Bah!  I’ve been so out of it this week because of the craziness of summer ending that I totally forgot it’s First Friday today!  Like First Thursday in the Pearl, First Friday is where the galleries stay open later in … Continue reading

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Business Cards!
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I’m really excited because today I just finished ordering my business cards!  I’ve never had business cards before and am really excited to see my name on them.  I used moo.com and ordered the mini cards with images on my … Continue reading

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International Encaustic Artist Retreat

I’m really excited for the International Encaustic Artist retreat in September at Edgefield McMenamins.  It’s from the 22nd to the 25th and it will be all day work shops, seminars, meetings, and presentations all about encaustics!  I get to meet … Continue reading

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Failure and Creativity
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A couple of weeks ago I had a perfect week. I woke up at 6am and exercised everyday, and was cranking out quality work in the basement. It was sunny weather, I took long walks while listening to my “Happy … Continue reading

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Love Art Gallery 2nd Anniversary!

This Saturday the 4th the Love Art! Gallery is having a 2nd anniversary celebration.  There will be musical guests from 10am-6pm, face painting for the kids, and plenty of snacks.  Come by, meet the artists, watch some demos and maybe … Continue reading

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Things I’ve Learned
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Since I wrote my last declarative post about pursuing art full time I’d like to say that I’ve been working full steam ahead, waking up early to run 5 miles and painting all day only emerging from the studio for … Continue reading

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