Big Bad Wax Update

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Chantel Greene

 

The Big Bad Wax exhibit

The Big Bad Wax exhibit

As you may remember from my last event blog post, I was accepted into a nationally juried exhibit in Florida called the “Big Bad Wax” show.  I was excited to share some press that the show has received and pictures of installation.  The reception was on January 10th and although I couldn’t attend I’m sure it was fun.  Judging from the pictures I’ve seen the gallery looks amazing!  So much great encaustic work in one place.  The Orlando Sentinel did a write up of the show, saying:

“This show brings in national artists to demonstrate what makes encaustic work unique,” board member Steve Bowersock said. “It gives the Mount Dora Center for the Arts a chance to be in the forefront with this re-emergent art technique. The exhibit can attract collectors but it will also educate the community about what it is”  Click HERE for the rest of the article

My piece is a little hard to see in the photo but it’s in the back to the left of the corner (the small blue and green one).  It’s exciting to show outside of Oregon, and to be a part of a national show where only 36 artists were accepted.  The show will be up until March 2nd, so if you or anyone you know are traveling to Florida in that time send them to the Mount Dora Center for the Arts!

 

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Big Bad Wax

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Chantel Greene
The piece accepted in the Big Bad Wax show.

The piece accepted in the Big Bad Wax show.

In some exciting news I was recently notified that I was accepted into “Big Bad Wax”, a national juried encaustic exhibition in Florida! The show is held at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts, and although I’d love to attend my art will be flying there without me. If you happen to be in town though, or know some one who is, stop by and take a peek!

When: Show runs: January 10th, 2014 – March 2nd, 2014
            Opening reception: January 10th, 6-8pm,
Where: 138 East Fifth Ave. Mount Dora, FL 32757
            Phone: 352-383-0880

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Big 400 Show!

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Chantel Greene

Small Big 400I’m excited to be participating again in one of Portland’s biggest and craziest holiday art shows, the Big 400!  Located on the 3rd floor of the Pioneer Place mall, the Settlement Galleries, including the People’s Art of Portland and the Mark Woolley Gallery, fill their walls with work from over 400 local artists.  Each artist is selling up to 10 pieces on 8″x8″ panels for only $40! This show is a cash and carry and is very likely to sell out quickly so come down and stock up on gifts for the holidays.

 

When: Show runs: December 14th – January 12th
Opening Reception: Friday December 14th 2-9pm
Where: 700 SW Fifth Ave (3rd floor) People’s is Suite 4005
Settlement Galleries
Pioneer Square Mall, downtown Portland
Open Thurs-Sun 12-6pm

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13th Annual Little Things Show

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Chantel Greene

Little Things 13I’m so happy to be included again this year in the 13th annual “Little Things” show at the Guardino gallery on Alberta.  This long running holiday show features small pieces of artwork (7″x7″ or under) and is a perfect place to find gifts for the holidays because it’s a cash and carry sale.  I’m creating 20 pieces of original encaustic artwork for this show, so if you’ve ever wanted to purchase one of my paintings this would be a great time to do so.  Make sure to come to the reception though, because all this affordable art will be gone!

When: November 29th – December 29th
Where: 2939 NE Alberta, Portland, OR 97211 (corner of NE 30 and NE Alberta)
               503 281-9048 • www.guardinogallery.com

Opening Reception: Black Friday, Nov 29th, 6-9 pm

Hours: Tues 11-5, Wed- Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4 (some late nights)

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Muse Artist a Day Wrap-up

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Chantel Greene
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Tracing my sketch

I had such a great time on the 29th painting in Muse’s front window for the Artist a Day program!  It was a nice sunny day, I had an awesome view of the street, all the supplies were already set up for me, and the staff couldn’t have been nicer.  Jolie Guillebeau interviewed me and the staff took pictures of my work throughout the day to show the progression.  I’ve included the interview below but here is a link to the article and all the pictures from that day.

Artwork is currently showing and available for bidding at Muse Art and Design on Hawthorne.  Half the winning bid goes to the artist with the other half going to support Schoolhouse Supplies.  Bidding starts at $75 and more information about the auction and the artwork available can be found here.

Join us for the artists’ reception and auction:
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Muse Art and Design, 4220 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Below is my interview with Jolie Guillebeau from the 29th.

Chantel Greene is all about the space where art and science connect. Before she studied art, she was a Biology major in college. Then her art was mostly diagrams of dissections or microscope illustrations.

She’s enthusiastic about patterns in plant cells, or human anatomy diagrams. So when she began painting she worked to figure out ways to incorporate these things in to her encaustic work.

So she creates delicate detailed drawings that she layers in to the wax. She works quickly, because as she says,” I like to be done with the painting before I lose the momentum of the ideas.”

Chantel is eager to talk and share her work and passion for science and painting– stop by and see her piece at Muse, and see more of her work at www.chantelgreene.com

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My finished piece from Muse, ready for bidding.

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Summer Encaustic Classes

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Chantel Greene

I’m excited to announce that students can sign up for my summer encaustic classes offered through the Saturday Academy!  It is a beginning encaustic painting class for middle and high school students.  Here is a description of the class from the website:

Painting with Wax: Incredible Encaustics

Wax on! No experience necessary for this jam-packed, quick-start wax painting class.

Encaustic painting uses colored pigment suspended between layers of wax and resin. Use painting, collage, scraping, layering, incising, and textured finishes to make an original creation. Topics include: a brief history of encaustic painting, layering and fusing wax, collaging with wax instead of glue, adding texture, transferring images onto wax, paint mixing, and safety issues.

I’m also participating in the River voices summer camp in August during which students learn about the Willamette river from scientists during the morning, then are introduced to different artistic forms of expression in the afternoon, such as art, dance, music, and film.  The second week students choose an artistic format with which to demonstrate their knowledge of the river and raise awareness about water pollution.

The schedule for all classes is as follows:

June 24th-28th – Incredible Encaustics

  • 9:00am-11:30am for middle school students (Course #12913)
  • 12:00pm-2:30pm for high school students (Course #12914)

July 29th- August 2nd – Incredible Encaustics

  • 9:00am-11:30am for middle school students (Course #12915)
  • No afternoon class

August 5th-16th – River Voices

  • 9:00am-4:00pm for middle and high school students (Course #12891)

Spread the word to the young people in your life who are interested in art!

Peace! Chantel

 

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An Artist a Day at Muse

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Chantel Greene


I recently found out that I was accepted into Muse’s An Artist a Day program! Every day during the month of April, Muse will have a local artist creating a piece of work in their front window. People can stop, watch, and ask questions. At the end all the work will be sold at a silent auction benefiting Schoolhouse Supplies. My day to work in the window is April 29th. Stop by, say hi, and watch me work from 12-5pm!

When: April 29th from 12-5pm
Where: 4220 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97215

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Timbers Art Show

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Chantel Greene

Tall Green Weed

 

It’s late notice but I recently became a part of a tribute show for the Portland Timbers.  On February 28th the Timbers are unveiling their primary and secondary jerseys and are celebrating with an art show at the Alberta Street Galleries.  The Talisman Gallery (1476 NE Alberta St) with the Best Art Gallery in Portland (1468 NE Alberta St) are doing the unveiling  and the Guardino Gallery (2939 NE Alberta St), Six Days Art Co-op (2724 NE Alberta St), The Make House (1732 NE Alberta St), Antler (1722 NE Alberta St), and Screaming Sky Gallery (1416 NE Alberta St) will be featuring Timbers inspired work.

The show opens February 28th from 6-9pm and is up until March 24th.

For more information visit: http://albertamainst.org/whats-happening/green-gold-tribute-portland-timbers/

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Love of Portland Show

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Chantel Greene

I will be participating in the “Love of Portland” show again this year, and I have created this new painting

My piece for the "Love of Portland" show

especially for the show that demonstrates my love of our weird city.  This year the show has over 300 artists contributing work and will be featuring the work of Dan Stiles.  Stop by and see how artists are expressing their affection for our beloved Portland.

When: Artist reception – February 16th, 5pm.  Show hangs until March 10th.

Where: Peoples Art of Portland Gallery
Mark Woolley Gallery
700 SW Fifth (3rd floor) People’s is Suite 4005
Settlement Galleries
Pioneer Square Mall, downtown Portland
Open Thurs-Sun 12-6pm

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Solo Show Scheduled

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Chantel Greene

I’m excited to announce that I’m having my first mini solo show at Cast Iron Studios starting sometime mid/late January through February!  If I can get enough people interested in coming I’ll even hold a little reception 🙂  I’ll be creating mostly new work to hang so there will be something different for my loyal fans to check out.  I’ll be creating a Facebook event when the time gets closer.  Until then you can stay updated by reading this Event Blog page and checking my Calendar of Events.

 

Peace!

Chantel

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