Gina Louthian-Stanley Open Studios Tour and More!

The Studio School is Moving!

Just a quick note in case you did not hear, starting April 2, 2018 The Studio School is moving to the upper level of Towers Mall! I can not tell you how excited we are! It's a beautiful space!

My plans in May, June and July are to add basic drawing, basic painting, and continuing the Wabi Sabi Monday night open studio classes! If you have an interest in a class not offered, please let me know!

Also April 28 and 29th I will be opening up my home once again for the Open Studios Tour. My amazing guests are John Morgan, an assemblage artist, and Aggie Zed, painter and potter (sculpture.) Hope you will drop in to take a peek. Spring IS on the way. 

Mossy Rocks (C) cold wax and oil

Happy 2018

2018, wow, time just rolls on.
I hope 2018 is kid to us all.
So much going on.

Thought I would post my usual New Year post.....May you find:

Strength to accept the things you can not change-shade at twilight on a summer afternoon-a heather plant to greet you-a friend who you are proud of-good hard work-one comfortable place to sit-your favorite music-warmth in winter-those old shoes-heat of the sun-ocean breezes-dark chocolate--cookies-a card from a friend-a single flower-windmills-funky cars-an infectious laugh-recycled stuff-people who let you be real-finding 10$ in a pocket-books that touch you-helping a stranger-pets-clean sheets- quilts- pleasant childhood memories-giggling children-drawing a picture-a favorite color-the things you belong to-a sunset-a sunrise-water-mountains-100% cotton-organic stuff-grass in the cracks-stormy skies-unicorns and mermaids-a clear pond-time change-peace-dinner and dishes by someone else-negative ions-clear counters-moss-time alone-warm a bath in a quiet house-a stranger saying 'Hi!' and believing it-dirty knees-laughing-a good cry-a box full of memories-picking and eating from your garden-a car you can trust-comfortable silence with friends-gentle children-giving unconditionally-making someone smile-setting a goal and accomplishing it-a toilet that flushes-standing tall-stamps-people with beautiful hearts-leather-plant and flower shops-old jeans-feeling good enough to be kind-a quiet faucet-ice cream-clean water-a friend that has one you can borrow-chimney sweeps-lightening bugs-evening breezes and bats-fantasies-being there-a heartache that is gone-a friendly tax appraiser-a friend that sings as she works-a cup of hot tea-lacy things-nosegays on the windwsills in summer-a single feather-the hours before the world wakes up-being gentle to Mother Earth-consoling someone-falling stars-spring aromas of honeysuckle-back scratches-no line at the check out counter-inner peace-an old t-shirt-a parking place-feeling the breeze-a time together-finishing a task-touch-feel-declared by mother nature-smell-hearing-seeing-ice on the window-a holiday-singing in a group-big men with little babies-remembering someone who loved you well-green apples-cheese-art that touches you-night sky-big trees-staying home-respect-affection-compliments you believe-a well deserved paycheck-big trees in little cities-motorcycles- Amtrack- airplanes- taxi's and busses-clean paper-giving something of benefit back to society-movies with gentle hero's-popcorn-the idea of enough-being able to read-being able to love-choices-saying' no'-saying 'yes' from deep down inside-babbling brooks-linen-a tax refund-the purr of a cat-and a meaningful kiss...

New Work in Encaustic, Precious Studio Time

Starting to work larger.....

36" x 36"

Badlands (C) encaustic 36 x 36

 Just Blue 1 (C) encaustic 12 x 12

 

Just Blue 2 (C) encaustic 12 x 12

 Winter Storm (C) encaustic  6 x 6

Marshlands (C) encaustic 6 x 6

Whoa, It has Been Awhile Since I posted.

Whoa, it has been awhile since I posted. 

Sorry.....creative things were happening. 

Here's the latest:

I can not say enough about this wonderful tribe of women!

The creative energy and the work that was born from it. 

We all hope you will stop by to feast your eyes on this show. 

Sponsored by Platt Architecture, PA, the TC Arts Council presents this invitational art exhibit with clay artist Christine Kosiba and her talented friends Shannon Whitworth, Hayley Davison, Gina Louthian Stanley, Karen Newgard Black and Kirsten Stingle. This exhibit, As the Crow Flies, will focus on pottery, wood and paintings. The exhibit will run from Sept. 22 – Oct. 20. The public is invited to meet the artists at a reception on Friday, Sept. 22, during Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk. The TC Arts Gallery is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm. For more information call 828-884-2787 or go to www.tcarts.org.

Wax, Paper, and Thread at 310 Art Gallery, Asheville, NC (Encaustic Monotype Classes) Collaboration Gina Louthian-Stanley and Erin Keene

I first met Erin Keene in my encaustic monoprinting class last year at 310 Art Gallery, since I have had the pleasure of collaborating with the fabulous Erin Keane for two summers at 310 Art Gallery in Asheville, NC! Day one I offered demonstrations and taught the waxy goodness of the encaustic printmaking processes and techniques for participants to create waxy papers for day two.

Day two, Erin taught her magic, showing us options on how to create on top of the waxed prints from my tutorials, mounting them on a substrate, and then instructing us on the long stitch, chain stitch, and explained the coptic stitch.

A special thanks to Fleta Monhagan for hosting us at 310, and to Bet Kindley for opening up her home to me! It is always a pleasure to teach in Asheville! I have been fortunate to meet so many new fellow artists and amazing people who come to the classes to create. It's a fantastic start to the summer!!!

Below are just a few of the works created.

Example of my monotype pages and Erin's binding!

February - New Encaustic Work

Yes, February, amazing weather.....I hope this new

lush foliage makes it through March....

Of course, I had to construct the color and textures in wax....

I love Encaustic. 

Autumn Days Encaustic Mixed Media

 We all have been waiting for the fall color to mesmerize us....Still waiting....

sometimes you have to make it happen!

 From Airpoint                          Encaustic Mixed Media (C) gls

             8" x 10"

A Hint of Sky                        Encaustic Mixed Media (C) gls

        8" x 10"

Fall Color- Encaustic

Fall, it is here...color is happening....happiness!

Summertime, New works in Cold Wax with Oil and Encaustic!

Summertime (C)      Cold Wax and Oil 12" x12"

Gee, it's been a hot summer....one good thing about it is that I have been inside exploring creative juices...I can't ever decide which I like more, working Encaustic or working in Cold Wax and Oil. 

So, who says I have to decide? 

Journal of Travel (C)                   Encaustic  12' x12"

Encaustic- Painted Ladies

The garden and life surrounding it are my muse. 

Encaustic                                                  24 x 24       

Encaustic Landscape

Summer...

I love the summer landscapes, full of flowers....

I love working with encaustic medium and pigments....

nothing mesmerizes me more........

Roanoke Times and World News, June 17, 2016 'Surface Poetry'

Mike Allen, 

Thank you for covering this show!

Posted: Friday, June 17, 2016 3:25 pm

By Mike Allen | The Roanoke Times

Through July 29, the Fleda A. Ring Artworks gallery inside 16 West Marketplace in downtown Roanoke is hosting “Surface Poetry,” an exhibition that’s a collaboration between Roanoke artists Gina Louthian-Stanley and Mary Beth Lee.

As gallery assistant Tessa Cheek explained, "Gina does incredibly elegant encaustic work. Mary Beth does elaborate multimedia line work. They've been working together, both collaboratively and in a sort of 'side-along play' fashion, on this show and their work in conversation is both surprising and resonant.  

"It was [gallery owner Fleda Ring's] idea to pair a more seasoned artist (Gina) with a younger, emerging artist (Mary Beth). We became super interested in Mary Beth's artworks after our group show in December — she was actually the first artist to sell a piece in the 'RED' show. Both women participated in that show and had met each other in the past. They were thrilled when Fleda suggested a collaboration. 

"We've heard from Gina that the collaboration has pushed her to go in new directions with the materials she has mastered. This is Mary Beth's first major exhibition."

Encaustic - Air, Land, and Light

This spring has delivered inspiration to my doorstep!

I have been trying to capture the 

Air, Land, and Light of the springtime. 

Hope you enjoy these new encaustic pieces!

Surface Poetry- A Collaborative Adventure!

Many new encaustic works, delivered....long time in the making, hard to keep quiet. 

Excited. 

I'm so fortunate for the challenge Fleda Armistead Ring has presented me with! Even more of a pleasure to collaborate with the young and talented Mary Beth Lee... it's her first show, I'm honored to be part if it. 

Opening at 6pm June 3rd, Rings Artworks on Church!

Enso Moon              (just a teaser) 

Exploring Encaustic with Christine Rooney and Gina Louthian-Stanley

Exploring Encaustic
with 
Christine Rooney and Gina Louthian-Stanley

Thursday, June 23, 2016, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, June 24, 2016, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 25, 2016, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Lynchburg, The Art Box
This is an exciting opportunity to study with two of Virginia's most experienced encaustic artists.  Learn multiple techniques for painting with this ancient hot wax medium: mono-prints, direct painting, surface textures, pouring,  and collage.

For additional information and to register, please contact Christine Rooney at 434-384-0188 or you can email me as well, lougael@cox.net.

WAX PAPER THREAD- Encaustic Printmaking and Bookbinding!

WAX PAPER THREAD

a collaborative class with Erin Keane

& Gina Louthian-Stanley, June 8-9 at 310 ART

I am an encaustic painter and printmaker, traveling from Roanoke VA to 310 Gallery in Asheville, NC to share my encaustic printmaking and direct painting with wax skills to cross-pollinate 310's curriculum in Wax Paper Thread. 

During class we will learn encaustic techniques in printmaking, painting, drawing, and mark-making on art papers. Erin Keane will explore intuitive and intentional expression with a variety of tools, and sew your papers into a sweet colorful journal with a beautiful binding.

There are two spots open and we hope you'll join us June 8-9.

I am very excited!

And...  Encaustic Pendants with Gina Louthian-Stanley

June 10th

Friday June 10th, 10-4
The class includes all wax, bezel setting, solder, soldering irons and soldering setups an other items needed!

Participants will create one fine pre-made bezel piece  and up to three soldered pendants, 1” wide and up to 3” long.  Use wax, metal and small inclusions you may wish to bring such asdried flowers, small inspirational words, bits of collage/decorative papers, or small charms. Learn fantastic skills and have fun in this exciting new class at 310 ART. 

(Extra materials will be available for purchase should you wish to create more)