by julia dzikiewicz | Jun 16, 2016 | blog
Susan Lenz is a fine artist who is known for installations and contemporary embroidery. She is currently showing at the Workhouse Arts Center in Building 16 in the show titled “Fiber National 2016.” The photo to the left, is the center part of “The...
by julia dzikiewicz | Jun 9, 2016 | blog
Frank Pappas is the new Marketing Director at the Workhouse Arts Center. He is also a printmaker and photographer .His website can be viewed here. Mr. Pappas creates art from his photographs and silkscreens, often adding a layer of cold wax to finish the piece. Check...
by julia dzikiewicz | May 21, 2016 | blog
It was a fun evening of meeting new friends and artists at the opening of the 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition at the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. My artwork “Give Thanks” won an Honorable Mention Award. Especially...
by julia dzikiewicz | Feb 13, 2015 | blog
I have been learning how to construct sculptural wax flowers from encaustic paint, thanks to the dvd “Wax Twist:Folding, Twisting, Curling” by Cari Hernandez. Her dvd is entertaining to watch and easy to follow. Ms. Hernandez shows also how to make...
by julia dzikiewicz | May 15, 2014 | blog
I just love the art of Dara Engler! Here is a painting from her “Pirate Series” titled “Pirate Wrestles and Alligator” (Oil and charcoal on canvas, 2012, 30″x30″). The humor of the piece thrills me, and the story is just so fun!...
by julia dzikiewicz | May 15, 2014 | blog
Please come see my new painting , currently at the Target Gallery , 105 North Union Street, Alexandria Virginia 22314. Hours open, daily 10am-6pm. I am pleased that the juror, Dara Engler, picked this work for “Best of Show”. The piece is encaustic, with...
