the Art Barn at Esalen
This one-week workshop "Encaustic
Painting: a Contemporary Ancient Art" will be
co-lead by Cynthia Johnson-Bianchetta and Cari Hernandez.
They have designed a workshop that is well suited for beginners
as well as experienced encaustic artists looking to infuse
new ideas and techniques into their work. With two leaders
teaching this workshop full-time, there will be plenty of
individualized attention. Both Cari and Cynthia bring years
of experience to their teaching, that will help guide and
inspire this unique creative artistic journey.
Enjoying the splendid enviroment of Esalen
Attending a workshop at Esalen is
truly a unique experience, the natural serenity and beauty of
the land create a calm that both relaxes and inspires creativity
and personal growth. Finding balance from the intensive creativity
that is much a part of the painting workshop, you will find relaxation
and rejuvenation soaking in the hot mineral baths, walking or
hiking the surrounding grounds, attending a yoga practice, or
enjoying a world class massage that was uniquely developed at
Esalen (see side-bar for a description).
In addition, the FOOD! Meals are not only healthy and nourishing but wonderfully delicious. Snacks and warm tea are made available throughout the day.
This is truly a place to come and "let go".
In addition, the FOOD! Meals are not only healthy and nourishing but wonderfully delicious. Snacks and warm tea are made available throughout the day.
This is truly a place to come and "let go".
Workshop Overview
Ancient Egyptians created an art form
in 100 BC that is alive today with many contemporary artists
since its revival with Jasper Johns in the 1950s. The alchemy
of the elements of fire, air, and molten pigmented wax creates
the sensuous beauty of wax paintings. The process of encaustic
painting is a seduction and enticement to many creatives because
its varied uses and expressions are vast.
This work has an amazing range, from sheer and translucent to boldly opaque and sculptural. Paintings can be created on wood panel, plexi, paper, or collaged with ephemera, found objects, artifacts, and photographs. The emphasis in this workshop will be incorporating our inner life, dreams and spiritual expressions into our art-making through meditation and movement explorations.
This workshop will give a well-rounded opportunity to learn a solid foundation, then let participants loose for experimentation. With five consecutive days of teaching, resources, and support, participants will truly be able to work through the many early learning curves that often inhibit development. The workshop invites new folks with an interest in learning art, as well as accomplished artists who want to explore new creative terrains.
This work has an amazing range, from sheer and translucent to boldly opaque and sculptural. Paintings can be created on wood panel, plexi, paper, or collaged with ephemera, found objects, artifacts, and photographs. The emphasis in this workshop will be incorporating our inner life, dreams and spiritual expressions into our art-making through meditation and movement explorations.
This workshop will give a well-rounded opportunity to learn a solid foundation, then let participants loose for experimentation. With five consecutive days of teaching, resources, and support, participants will truly be able to work through the many early learning curves that often inhibit development. The workshop invites new folks with an interest in learning art, as well as accomplished artists who want to explore new creative terrains.
Cynthia Johnson-Bianchetta
Cynthia Johnson-Bianchetta
www.cjbgallery.com
Cari Hernandez
Cari Hernandez
Cari is a native
Californian who calls the Bay Area "home". She attended
the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, CA with a major
in fine art photography. Upon finishing her studies she opened
her own commercial photography studio in San Francisco, working
primarily with advertising agencies, producing images for national
campaigns.
She is a founding member as well as an executive board member of the non-profit group International Encaustic Artists, in her third term as creator and director of the annual Retreat and Conference.
As a full-time artist, she works in mixed medium using encaustic as the common element in her work. She teaches, lectures and shows her work nationally.
www.carihernandez.com
She is a founding member as well as an executive board member of the non-profit group International Encaustic Artists, in her third term as creator and director of the annual Retreat and Conference.
As a full-time artist, she works in mixed medium using encaustic as the common element in her work. She teaches, lectures and shows her work nationally.
www.carihernandez.com
Cari's Work
Cynthia's work
