Tara SelliosJanuary 18th, 2025- January 18th, 2026Fitchburg Art Museum185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA. 01420978-345-4207 Hours:Wednesday-Friday 12-4pmSaturday and Sunday 11am-5pmFirst Thursday of each month 12-7pminfo@fitchburgartmuseum.orghttps://www.tarasellios.comInstagram: @tarasellios... The post Ask Now the Beasts appeared first on Below the Surface ..read more

At our most recent New England Wax meeting, we met in the studio of Kay Hartung at Western Ave. Studios in Lowell, Massachusetts. She has... The post Endless Possibilities: a new take on encaustics appeared first on Below the Surface ..read more

Now is the perfect time to collect a piece of art from our members at New England Wax. Many of our artists are participating in... The post Collect art from New England Wax members in upcoming holiday shows appeared first on Below the Surface ..read more

I visited Atlantic Gallery, in Chelsea in New York City, to view the three-person exhibition All Colors Make Me Happy. This riotously colorful exhibition features... The post A Much-Needed Color Hit: A review of All colors Make Me Happy at Atlantic Gallery in New York City appeared first on Below the Surface ..read more

On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, I visited the AMP Art on Paper Fair at Pier 36 in Manhattan. I have always enjoyed this art fair... The post A Review of the AMP Art Paper Fair in NYC appeared first on Below the Surface ..read more

A walk in the woods will never be the same for me after seeing Melissa Rubin’s powerful show, Understory, at the Atlantic Gallery in Chelsea, NYC. Bramble: 72″ x 36″ x 6″, wax (encaustic & cold), marble dust, powdered graphite, powdered carbon, oil stick, dried Day Lily leaves, oil paints, tape, various papers mounted on wood panel Before reading Melissa’s statement, and understanding the theme, I looked at each picture. Even without reading an explanation of Understory, the work stands on its own with beautiful abstractions and intricate layers. I was particularly drawn to ..read more

Anne Hebebrand, a member of New England Wax, shares her process and techniques using cold wax medium. I often wonder what my painting would look like without using cold wax medium (CWM). I started using CWM about seven years ago and was immediately hooked! A few months ago there was a shortage of CWM, and all art supply stores had it on backorder, putting me in somewhat of a panic mode since I use several gallons a year. You might wonder why I am so enamored with this medium, which has the consistency of Crisco and is made of a mixture of natural beeswax, Gamsol solvents, and a small amount of ..read more

Everyone loves to visit Cape Cod during the warm weather, and Memorial Day weekend kicks off the season! Wellfleet is a picturesque destination with beautiful beaches exceptional seafood and a hub for artist galleries. Transparency is on view at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, located on 335 Main Street in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Featuring work by 27 members of New England Wax (N.E.W.) each exploring the concept of transparency with hot and cold wax mediums. Wax is a mutable material, capable of changing its form and adapting to its environment. Some of the works in this exhibition utilize lig ..read more

For artists and creatives seeking inspiration and guidance, a myriad of enriching reads awaits. Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon is a gem that encourages embracing influence and fostering creativity by drawing from diverse sources. For those navigating the tumultuous waters of the creative process, Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic offers a refreshing perspective on facing fears and embracing curiosity. The War of Art by Steven Pressfield serves as a rallying cry against procrastination and self-doubt, urging readers to conquer resistance and unlock their creative potential. Additionally, here ..read more

Art is not created in a vacuum; it is influenced by the world around us, including literature. Just as painters draw inspiration from the colors of nature and musicians find melodies in the rhythm of life, artists of all kinds often find themselves drawn to the pages of a good book for creative fuel. So, what are the literary tastes shaping the minds and imaginations of our vibrant art community today? Here are just a few picks from our New England Wax community: The Story of Art Without Men, by Katy Hessel  Selected by N.E.W. member Deborah Peeples. “It’s a wonderful survey of women ar ..read more