A Gift

This week I am sharing a mixed media/encaustic piece that I made as a wedding gift for a special couple (Andi & Mark). Following is the finished painting but read below to hear the story behind this piece.

Andi-Mark, Mixed Media, Collage, Encaustic, Oil Sticks 16x16x1.5″ ©Dora Ficher

Andi & Mark got married on 11-11-11 so as you see I’m a bit past the date with this gift.

I have know Andi since before she was born, in fact her mom & I were pregnant at the same time. That’s why this is so special.

As you know, my paintings all have a story behind them and in my encaustic paintings the story is encased inside the waxy pigment.

I had asked Andi & Mark to give me images they would like encased in the wax. They have twin girls so most of the images were of the girls. This is what I did with the photos.

Reminder: Spring Open Studio ~ Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28, 2013 – 12 Noon to 6 PM
915 Spring Garden (between 9th and 10th – entrance is on Percy Street).Philadelphia, PA. 19123
Studio #403 on the 4th floor: http://ow.ly/koPG2

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April 25, 2012February 28, 2015

Spring Open Studio

I would like to invite you to come to my studio this coming weekend

Come and see my new work

Visit other studios in the building.

Sat. 4/28 and Sun. 4/29
from 12pm to 6pm

915 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
(Entrance is on Percy St., Between 9th and 10th)

1974small — “1974” ~ Mixed Media – Collage / Encaustic / Oil Sticks on panel 12×12 © 2012 Dora Ficher

915 Spring Garden Artists’ studios open to the public—

visit your favorite artists and discover new ones! Unique shopping opportunity!

915 Arts at 915 Spring Garden
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Spring Open Studios

Sat. 4/28 and Sun. 4/29
from 12pm to 6pm
http://915studios.com/

915 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
(Entrance is on Percy St., Between 9th and 10th)Over 30 artists will have their studios open to the public. Come out and support your local artists! Paintings of all styles and mediums, photography, prints, drawings, ceramics, fiber arts, handmade clothing, jewelry, cards, books and much more!Open studio events are a fantastic way to see a wide variety of artworks from artists from every career level and style in one stop. It’s an extraordinary experience to be able to see where the work is created, speak with an artist about their work, and to be able to support an artist directly through making a purchase at their studio.Just a few of our participating artists are featured in this email, come on in to meet them all. We have many new residents who will have their studios open!

October 11, 2011February 28, 2015

POST 2011

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST)

Dora’s Studio will be open during Philadelphia Open Studios next weekend on

October 15 & 16 from 12:00 noon to 6pm

Dora Ficher Art
915 Spring Garden St.
Studio #403 (4th floor)

Dora 5 smallpicnik — Untitled ~ Mixed Media Collage, encaustic, oil sticks on panel 16×16 ©Dora Ficher Art 2011

The 2011 Philadelphia Open Studio Tour (POST) will take place next weekend and, once again, the Studios at 915 Spring Garden will participate on October 15th and 16th from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. This free, city-wide art exhibit showcases the work of painters, photographers, printmakers, clay artists, jewelers, sculptors and more! It’s an informal, intimate way to view the work and meet the artists.

I will be showing my Encaustic paintings as well as my oils, acrylics and ink drawing (my doodles which I share on Facebook every day)

Do you know what encaustic painting is?

Definitely stop by and see it in person.

I will be doing demonstrations of the encaustic process.

You can also grab a drink, eat some, and just hang out.

The studio is located at 915 Spring Garden (between 9th and 10th – entrance is on Percy Street).

I’m in studio #403 on the 4th floor.

Additional information, maps and directions can be found at the following sites:

Hope to see you there. Bring your friends!

Dora

Dora Ficher Art

915 Spring Garden St.
Studio #403
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-680-0922

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