May 16, 2016

“The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake.”

– Kurt Vonnegut

A little more done on this one. I’m really not pleased with the placement of the white books – I will have to somehow improve the composition before I’ve finished.

Open Books, May 14, 2016, Oil and Wax on Birch Panel, 12″ X 16″

“The only people who have proof of their sanity are those who have been discharged from mental institutions.” ― Marshall McLuhan

April 25, 2016 | ssemchuk

April 25, 2016

As Yet Unnamed WIP, Apr 24, 2016, Oil and Wax on Birch Panel, 11" X 14" — As Yet Unnamed WIP, Apr 24, 2016, Oil and Wax on Birch Panel, 11″ X 14″

I spent the weekend at a workshop with the inspiring and very talented Kim McCollum. With Kim’s guidance I started five pieces – none of which are finished. Here is one as it currently stands.

susanne semchuk

Cold Wax Medium

“The arts are not a way to make a living…”

“The only people who have proof of their sanity are those who have been discharged from mental institutions.” ― Marshall McLuhan