ABN: What artist(s) inspire you?
MCP2: Our work is influenced by Asian artists Ando Hiroshige and Katsushika Hokusai in terms of the focus on nature blending with life. We are both heavily influenced by the impressionists in terms of color palette.
ABN: What is the best advice you’ve received?
MCP2: “When in doubt, fuse.” As encaustic artists, to make sure all the color is set into the wax, you must use the heat gun to fuse it.
ABN: When you are not working, where can we find you?
MCP2: We love to travel and experience other cultures and art museums around the world. Mary Lynn spends much of her time in the garden in the warmer months. Rennie can be found playing her bagpipes on the deck or having fun with saws in the wood working studio. Ilze, the art room dog, loves nothing better than to take long walks, sit on the deck (and stay as far as possible away from the bagpipes).
ABN: What have you done recently that enhanced you as an artist?
MCP2: We recently visited Joshua Tree National Park. It gave us new subject matter and a new way to view bonsai.
ABN: Any plans for 2025? Where will your creativity take you?
MCP2: In 2025, we plan to be active in showing our art with the Redwood Art Group. We will be showcasing our art at Artexpo New York, Art Sante Fe, Art San Diego and Red Dot Spectrum.
