Susan Shaffer, Encaustic Monotypes & More

Winter 2024 Update

Well, where to begin.....it was a busy summer/fall in Maine with good studio time punctuated by new puppy care and a little travel too. Some nice, new works have been toted down to Florida for framing. BUT, as many of you know we had a couple unwelcome visitors to Boca Grande this fall. Namely Helene and Milton. Those storms have up-ended a lot of lives here, and it's going to be a long recovery. Our home did take on water in the first floor, and my studio did get an unwanted bath, but fortunately all my artwork was high and dry on the second floor. Drywall is coming out and hopefully things will be back in order in a few months and I can unpack and get back to my creative process. Luckier than many here, I count my blessings.

Sadly, the Boca Grande Art Center suffered major flooding, with water up to the bottoms of the window sills. Over a month later no remediation has been done and repairs will be major. As it is a Lee County owned facility, and it is one of many at the Community Center that were submerged, the line will be long before work can begin - many months at least, most likely.

What this will mean to our island's creative community remains to be seen, but at this time no shows or workshops can be scheduled and opportunities to exhibit artwork will be sparse. As our downtown shops and galleries gradually re-open, please support them, and if you among the lucky ones who still have walls for new pieces, please reach out to our local artists. We will all be working to get back on our feet and begin making art again as soon as we can. Because we need to. Because it is what we do.

Susan Shaffer, Encaustic Monotypes & More

welcome to my creative journey

Winter 2024 Update

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Susan Shaffer,
Encaustic Monotypes & More