When we contact artists to ask them to participate in the magazine , some artists need help with the topic they should address and their focus . It can be challenging to switch from the visual , intuitive aspect of making art . They need to change gears to articulate and verbalize their thoughts in written form , whereas , in their studio practice , their ideas are more often funneled through a visual format . In this and every issue , the featured artists accomplish that gear shift . They open up and discuss their process in art-making , their arc or evolution as an artist , and the specific concerns they address through their work .
FROM THE EDITOR
Each of the artists in the Winter 2014 issue has a different approach and deals with unique challenges , yet the common thread among these artists is the discovery process evident in their work .
Most people reading this magazine work in encaustic / wax — we share that medium . However , in the world at large ( as well as the art world ), we often focus most on the differences between us . One of the goals of this magazine is to offer the opportunity to connect — artist to artist . Rather than focusing on the differences in how we make marks or use materials — - we , as readers , can identify with the impulse to make the marks and enjoy the differences while recognizing the connection made with another artist .
In this magazine , we aim to reach out and inspire , challenge , and engage with the encaustic / wax community as a whole . We are always open to looking at new artists ’ work . If you would like us to consider you for a future issue — maybe you have a specific project you ’ d like to draw attention to or have a technique you ’ d like to share — please get in touch with us .
Thanks for taking the time to read at this busy time of the year !