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Stronger Together (they didn't know we were seeds)

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Stronger Together (they didn't know we were seeds)

My latest piece for Waxing Poetic 2016 + Poem Stronger Together (they didn’t know we were seeds) I wanted to paint you a pretty picture but my heart was cut open wide by the  country of my birth from this we cannot hide   I wanted to paint you a pretty picture but the landscape was divided flowers wilted white cloaks out of hiding   Instead of a pretty picture I ask you to Do The Right Thing Stand UP for those who are weeping Stand Up for those who are shaking Stand Up for those being counted                 for...

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Savings Code For Decemeber

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Thank You for being part of our Exploring Encaustic family :) Please use this coupon code and get $5 off your next order of $25 or more on our Exploring Encaustic online webstore www.exploringencaustic.com XMAS2014*** (Photocredit: Poppies by Barb Hofer)

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CanwaxWest Waxing Poetic Exhibition & Awards

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Congratulations to all of the artists and award winners for the 2014 CanwaxWest Waxing Poetic Exhibition   Here is little video with paintings from the show and the award winners     Congratulations to all of the recipients2014 Waxing Poetic AwardsThea Haubrich Award of Excellence Bethany Handfield Bee Dreaming VII1st to Jane Bland for Storm on the Veldt 2nd to Mindy Rollins for Peeping Poppy 3rd to Carol Munro for Xeriscape #1Honourable Mentions: Carol Munro for Tritoma Linda Swales for Galaxy'Carala Leinweber for Homage to AfricaBarb Hofer for PoppiesMandy Rollins for Earth's CoreAlix MacDonald for Under the SurfaceJune Byard for...

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CanwaxWest Classes at the Shatford Centre in Penticton

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The 2nd annual CanwaxWest workshop series was a wonderful success. Teachers Shary Bartlett of Vancouver and Tracy Proctor of Calgary, both internationally respected artists, were vibrant, open to sharing their knowledge, and able to teach to a wide range of artists- from beginners to those more accomplished. All three workshops were sold out and jam packed with new tools and techniques for the students.   Major kudos to the CanwaxWest board: President Judy Byer, Vice President Bethany Handfield, Treasurer Linda Swales, Membership Mandy Rollins and Secretary Jan Kreut for all of your hard work and dedication over the past...

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