Encaustic Experiment

Hello all!

Since work has been slow and hard to find, I have decided to teach myself how to paint in encaustics. Definitely an interesting medium to master and so far I've just done one experimental piece, trying to figure out what kind of techniques I can do with the wax. So far it's been a lot of fun- hope to continue it more in the future! I've posted a picture below, I know it isn't the prettiest piece I've made, but I do really like the textures you can get with encaustics... I'll probably use this piece and keep adding to it, so expect changes soon! Hooray to trying new things!

Back in Canada...

Hello all, I have been back in Canada for a couple of weeks now, and the adjustment has been... interesting. My experience in Italy and Europe couldn't have gone any better- I made so many wonderful friends and memories that I will cherish forever (cheesy, I know, but true).

As I am living back in Ottawa with my family for the summer, I am really just trying to find myself a well-paying summer job while also juggling time to see my boyfriend, friends, family and of course, making art. I wish it were easier for young artists to get a start in the elusive 'art world', but unfortunately, is it proving to be very difficult. At the moment, I'm really trying to talk to anyone I can about my art in hopes of the possibility of getting commissioned. Really, I'll take anything at this point- I just want to feel as though I am going somewhere with this, ya know?

Anyways, I'll try to update much more than I have been, and seriously, I need to post photos! (All my work from this year is sitting wrapped up, still in Toronto..)

Interview

Hello again! Critiques have just finished, which is giving be some weird withdrawal feelings...soon I will have to leave Florence and go back to life in Canada. How bittersweet it is. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here in Italy and am feeling much happier with the work I produced this semester. Working in a shared studio environment, an opportunity came up to be interviewed by a fellow student, Edison Osorio,  about my current work. Here is the link to his website and the video, please watch!

 Thanks, and Buona Pasqua!

cARTel nouveau

Well, my time in Italy is starting to come to an end. I have been hastily finishing up my artwork for critiques next week, and I thought it's about time for me to update my photos!! For now I just have some in-studio shots, but more will be added soon in better quality! 

Check out this link for photos and a write up of my artwork on OCADu's Florence program website:

http://ocaduflorence.wordpress.com/waesdf/julie-agro/

Upcoming Art Show

This is very exciting! I will be featured in a cafe gallery show, Zoe, here in Florence from February 27th until April 1st. Hopefully this will gain me some exposure! 

Update

It's been awhile since I've posted, so I guess I should fill you in with what's been happening in my life lately.

A couple weeks ago I travelled to Prague and Berlin with my boyfriend, which turned out to be a wonderful trip! Of course, Berlin is a hotspot in contemporary art, so as a young artist it was great to be able to see the galleries and street art in the city. Prague is a very beautiful city, and I hope to get back there one day. Overall, I found the trip to be very inspiration on my own artwork.

The last week has been busy school-wise in Florence. We just had midterm critiques, which luckily went quite well.  As mentioned earlier, I have been working on a series that captures bodies in movement. I will upload some photos of my current work soon, but for now I'll add some snapshots from my trip.

Enjoy!