creating fine art + creative communities
Come see my new work during First Friday Celebrations at Gallery 408 and enjoy refreshments while you shop from 5 - 8 pm.
Gallery 408 is committed to creating a platform for local artists to flourish by curating a space that embraces the local community, art enthusiasts, and collectors alike, making fine art accessible and fun for everyone.
Creating with encaustic is a dream come true for painters who also enjoy adding dimension and texture to their work. The beeswax-based paint comes in luscious colors that you can use to easily add depth and texture to your paintings. No painting or drawing experience is necessary for this class; just an adventurous spirit!
>> Details and Registration here
I'll be creating paintings using encaustic wax techniques at Gallery 408 during the Camas Art & Wine Walk, part of a perfect late-summer afternoon put on by the Downtown Camas merchants. Come watch and say hello! Stroll the tree-lined streets, sample wines from Southwest Washington and Oregon, browse local art, and grab a bite from nearby eateries while you're out.
Come raise a glass, support a great cause, and watch as I transform wax into art. Hope to see you there!
>> Watch me paint at Gallery 408
Saturday, August 22, from 3pm to 7pm
Wine walk tickets available for purchase
SADLY, THE CANADIAN ENCAUSTIC CONFERENCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 2027.
I'm excited to be part of the Canadian Encaustic Conference later this year! Join me September 11–13 in Owen Sound for inspiration, creativity, and connection with encaustic artists from across Canada and around the world.
I'm excited to be one of 20+ artists showing Big Art this September! I'll have my encaustic and acrylic paintings on display, alongside work from fellow local artists. Purchasing art is a great way to support local artists and fill those big empty walls with original work!
There's something special about walking into a room with a giant piece of art. It fills your whole view, sets the mood instantly, and turns an empty wall into the heart of a space. Come see it in person — and maybe find the perfect statement piece for your own home.
Greely Building, 304 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, WA
Friday & Saturday, Sept 19–20, 2026
11am–5pm both days
Local musicians Kit Garoutte and Keegan Smith will be providing live music for great vibes
This event was generously founded, organized, and curated by Ann Fleming (@annflemingstudio) and all participating artists are members of the Ridgefield Art Association. It is free and open to everyone — I'd love to see you there!
Clark County Open Studios Tour
November 7-8, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm
This year I am artist #36
Discover Clark County’s creative side in a free self-guided tour as I open my studio to the public, along with other local artists, and share how, why, and where my art is created. This is your chance to meet artists, get inspired, and shop locally. A program of Artstra, Open Studios is an annual juried art event designed to enhance community awareness of talented local artists while enriching the cultural life of Clark County neighborhoods.
When the printed tour guides are ready, they will be available at my studio, Art at the Cave Gallery, and other 2026 sponsor locations. Clark County Open Studios is made possible in part by assistance from the City of Vancouver, Washington Culture, Arts and Heritage Grant Program, generous community sponsors, and many volunteers.
Painting with Fire is a year-long online encaustic and mixed media painting course, designed for artists of all skill levels, and Season 6 just started, with a BIG reveal:
This year we are honored to feature 29 inspiring teachers, including 18 artists joining the program for the first time. Together they offer a beautiful range of perspectives, techniques, and creative philosophies that will nourish and expand your practice.
Join me for Embracing Magic, a fantastic painting adventure in Ireland! I'm thrilled to be leading my third art retreat for Lora Murphy at her Essence of Mulranny studio. This 8-day retreat will be a blend of studio time, enriching excursions, cultural experiences and of course, plenty of time to relax and explore. I’ll share my favorite ways to create art that represents much more than a postcard version of your time in there.
Bees and artists have a lot in common — small actions, big impact.
Join me at the Vancouver Pollinator Festival for community mural painting and hands-on art activities including my encaustic demo where you can leave with your own waxy treasure! Free admission, 10 am - 2 pm.
Saturday June 20 | theARTScentered | 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA
https://theartscentered.org/pollinator-2026
No painting or drawing experience is necessary for this beginning encaustic class. You can collage with wax instead of glue to incorporate thin papers, fabric, and beads and even add pastels once you get used to working with the wax.
We will use techniques involving collage, painting, and layering using wax in an assortment of vivid colors. Don't worry if you haven't tried anything like this before, the medium is very forgiving.
>> Learn more and register here
Please join me for this new group exhibit exploring the intersection of scientific inquiry and artistic interpretation — from the macro to the micro, the interior to the exterior, and the invisible threads that connect it all. I'm particularly drawn to work that bridges these worlds, reflecting the idea that everything, everywhere is deeply interconnected.
Artist Reception: Friday, May 1, from 5–9 pm — I'd love to see you there!
Artist Talk: Saturday, May 16 , from 1–2:30 pm (I'll be painting on location in Hawai'i during the talk)
Art at the Cave Gallery, 108 East Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660
Winslow Art Center’s Spring Fling is back, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Join us this fun event for four inspiring days of live demos, interactive work-alongs, and engaging artist talks led by beloved Winslow Art Center instructors from around the world.
My Light and Layers in Encaustic Wax demo is on Thursday, April 9 at 12:45pm PT. Free Registration here. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of creativity and color.
I’ll also be teaching an online class with them next month called Create Big Bold Texture with Encaustic, April 21-May 5, 2026.
I'll once again be an artist-in-residence at The Verdancy Project in March! I’m excited to roam their 4.5 acres of lush greenery that includes a creek and a gorgeous treehouse. I'll share online what I’ve created in this inspiring space. Maybe you'll be creating here next year?
The Verdancy Project Residency offers artists space and time to create, rest, research, recharge, and get away from the demands of everyday life. This Residency is for creatives whose work exhibits a unique and specific connection to nature and ecology.
Painting with Fire Early Discounted Registration is open now! Join me in this year-long online encaustic and mixed media painting course, designed for artists of all skill levels.
I’m offering a free online Q&A session about the new season*, so join me with your burning questions (see what I did there?😊) to get all the info and a tour of the 6th season of this popular encaustic course!
Here is the Zoom link for Wednesday, March 18 at 4 pm PST
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82233321196?pwd=7UNOcsZyFI8pmFq88EUEWLdzixidrY.1
Passcode: PWF2026
This will be recorded, so even if you cant make it to the live info session, you’ll still be able to watch it later.
The Ridgefield Art Association’s new show theme is “Yesterday & Today”, one where artists submitted two pieces, one from our earlier work, and one showing our current work. It’s a fascinating combination which gives a peek into how we have matured as artists!
My “yesterday” submission was so long ago that it’s photography, created through a scholarship to work on the 20 x 24 in. Polaroid camera, one of only three in the world!
View all of the work in the show, as well as each artist’s “Yesterday” pieces.
Many thanks to the Ridgefield Art Association for sponsoring my free encaustic painting demo at the Ridgefield Community Library on February 28, from 1–2:30 pm.
Building on the presentation I shared at their recent members meeting, I’ll demonstrate encaustic painting along with several complementary media that pair beautifully with it, including photographs, watercolor, oil, and pastel.
There will be plenty of time for questions, and attendees will also have an opportunity to learn more about my encaustic painting classes at my Vancouver, WA studio. You do not need to be an RAA member to attend. Please join us!
Are you a member of the Ridgefield Art Association? If so, I’ll be your guest speaker in January for the members meeting! I’ll discuss the encaustic painting process and show some of the unique ways it can be combined with other media. This will be a teaser for a live demo I’ll do for them in February.
I’ve only been a member for a few months, but I’ve already had several members join me for encaustic painting classes in my Vancouver WA studio. They’re a terrific and talented group and I’m so glad to have found them.
Join me at Gallery 408 for a free demonstration of my encaustic and photography process on January 9 from 3–5 PM.
January at Gallery 408 is a celebration of art and creativity, featuring free live demonstrations by talented local artists throughout the month, including another encaustic demo by Michele Sabatier on January 30.
The Ridgefield Art Association really knows how to ring in a New Year! On Saturday Jan 3rd, they are hosting a new show called Black and White + One (Color) where I’ll be debuting my new painting called “Memories and Dreams.”
The show will be held at Ridgefield Community Library, 210 N Main Ave, from 3:30-5:30pm. This is an exclusive members only exhibition, so join me to meet the artists and learn about the art first hand.
Join the fun on Saturday, December 13 for a drop-in open house at Plas Newydd Farm in Ridgefield, WA. They’ll have an array of hands-on arts and crafts activities, including wreath-making, writing, and more. I’ll be joining in on the fun too! Make a free waxy ornament with me between 11 - noon as space allows. Come for an hour, or come for the whole day!
View the full schedule here!
This year I’ll have small encaustic paintings and waxy ornaments at the Society of Washington Artists/GALLERY 360 pop-up artisan holiday market, featuring unique gifts from local artists.
December 5–7, 2025
First Friday: 5 to 9 PM
Saturday: 10-6 PM
Sunday: 10-3 PM
Join us at the The Valiant Ballroom, 109 W. 9th St., Vancouver, WA.
In this fun and welcoming workshop, I'll lead us in a loose drawing approach that’s all about observation, memory, and emotion—not technical accuracy. This practice is a fantastic way to begin drawing without pressure, no matter your experience level.
Using the scenic backdrop of Plas Newydd Farm in Ridgefield WA, , you’ll see how these quick impressions can become meaningful visual diaries of your own adventures—whether abroad, in your own backyard, or on the farm.
This workshop is open to all levels. You don’t need to know how to draw. You just need curiosity, a sense of play, and a willingness to look a little closer at the world around you.
>> Join us! Register here.
This holiday season, shop handmade gifts crafted by the artists at Gallery 408. From ornaments to small wall art, each piece is unique and made with care. In addition to my larger paintings, I’ll have mini paintings, elegant ornaments/gift tags, and fun magnets!
Open November 13 - December 31
Gallery 408 is committed to creating a platform for local artists to flourish by curating a space that embraces the local community, art enthusiasts, and collectors alike, making fine art accessible and fun for everyone.
Clark County Open Studios Tour
November 1 - 2, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm
This year I am artist #29
Discover Clark County’s creative side in a free self-guided tour as I open my studio to the public, along with other local artists, and share how, why, and where my art is created. This is your chance to meet artists, get inspired, and shop locally. A program of Artstra, Open Studios is an annual juried art event designed to enhance community awareness of talented local artists while enriching the cultural life of Clark County neighborhoods.
Printed tour guides are available at my studio or at Art at the Cave Gallery and other 2025 sponsor locations. Clark County Open Studios is made possible in part by assistance from the City of Vancouver, Washington Culture, Arts and Heritage Grant Program, generous community sponsors, and many volunteers.
Get a jump on the Clark County Open Studios tour and join me for a not so Secret Preview Party. It’s tough to get to all of your favorite studios in one weekend, so I’m starting early!
Join me on Wednesday, October 29 from 5 - 8 pm in my studio (#29 in the guidebook) to meet up with creative folks and enjoy delicious refreshments. 18302 NE 47th Ave., Vancouver, WA.
You’ll also get first look at my new paintings, collages, and ornaments. As always, the little ones are welcome to join us. I hope to see you then.
Clark County Open Studios celebrates 15 years!
Art at the Cave Gallery is hosting a month-long show featuring one painting from each artist on the tour, so in one easy trip you can pick up a printed guide and choose the artists you want to visit.
They’ll also host a talk featuring the newest artists on the tour on Saturday, October 18 from 1-2pm. Join us for this relaxed and informative event!
By the time November 1 comes around, we hope you’ll feel well informed and excited to tour the studios of more than 50 artists in Clark County. Visit the ARTSTRA website for more information on the tour.
Tuesdays, September 16-30, 2025
10-Noon Pacific Time
(1-3 PM Eastern/6-8 PM London)
More info and register here | All levels welcome
Encaustic painting offers mixed media artists a truly revelatory experience, showcasing its incredible versatility. Whether you’re new to the medium or have some experience, this quick-start class requires no prior knowledge, and we’ll use many supplies you likely already have in your studio.
The Radiance exhibit celebrates Artizen Acupuncture’s first anniversary in downtown Camas! I have two encaustic paintings in their first juried art show, with local artists sharing their interpretations of light in all its forms.
They are just 2 blocks away from Gallery 408 where I regularly show my larger encaustic paintings. I hope you’ll stop by to see the show. Open through October 2025.
Join me at the Camas Art & Wine Walk in historic downtown Camas on Saturday, September 6th, from 3-7 pm! Discover vibrant artworks displayed by talented local artists, and indulge in delicious bites from nearby eateries. Pop into boutique shops offering unique treasures, or simply relax and soak up the lively festival atmosphere. Tickets here
I’m creating tiny paintings for VIRTUAL VACATIONS whenever you need a break. 🌊☀️🌿My table will be at 4Ever Growing, just down the street from Gallery 408 which shows my larger work. I’ll be selling original paintings, handmade ornaments, note cards, framed reproductions, and more. Stop by to say hello and treat yourself to a tiny treasure!
Cycles of Creation: 5 Years of The Verdancy Project is a vibrant anthology celebrating the first five years of The Verdancy Project, a unique artist residency rooted in nature and community in the Pacific Northwest. I have completed 2 very impactful residencies here, and am thrilled to have my words and work included in this beautiful book!
More than a collection of art and writing, Cycles of Creation shares our journey of building a space where creativity, community, and ecology intertwine.
Cool off and explore the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival juried art exhibit featuring works from select local artists, including mine! It’s on the second floor of the Hilton Hotel, just across the street from Esther Short Park.
» Join me for the Award Reception: on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. Get details here
Cast your vote for the Peoples Choice Award while you’re there. Everyone who casts a vote will be entered to win a selection of art supplies!
Visit me at the ARTSTRA booth (#30) during the Vancouver Arts And Music Festival where I’ll be sharing a free family-friendly craft project for all ages and Esther short park. Come and go whenever you’d like from 1 - 4 pm. All supplies will be included.
You can also explore 40 amazing art vendors throughout the Festival grounds. Discover live art in action with fiber arts, ceramics, painting, photography, glass blowing and everything in between, there will be something for every artistic style. I hope to see you there.
Celebrate summer in full bloom with a free week of floral-themed art demonstrations, presented by some of Winslow Art Center’s inspiring teaching artists!
Join us each day for a one-hour live online demo featuring different mediums, unique approaches and fresh floral subjects. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just flower-curious, you’ll come away with new insights, techniques, and a garden of inspiration.
I’ll be one of 7 featured artists, with my demo on Saturday July 26 at noon PT. Free Registration here.
As part of Camas Days, I’ll be doing a free encaustic painting demo outside of Gallery 408 on Friday, July 25 from 11 am - 1 pm. Come watch me work on some photo encaustic paintings!
What is Camas Days? For two full days in July (25-26), the community of Camas celebrates with parades, music, street vendors, a wine & microbrew street and kid’s activities.
» Contact christine@theartscentered.org for open hours or stop by from 4 - 6 pm Wed - Fri for the last week of the show!
Creating with encaustic is a dream come true for painters who also enjoy adding dimension and texture to their work. The beeswax-based paint comes in luscious colors that you can use to easily add depth and texture to your paintings.
Encaustic is one of the most forgiving mediums available, allowing you to "undo" virtually anything, giving you the freedom to be fearless and let your creativity flow. No painting or drawing experience is necessary for this class; just an adventurous spirit!
We’ll combine several mediums within layers of richly colored wax paint, including watercolor, professional artists crayons, fabric, fiber, and oil/pigment sticks to build up depth and texture.
>> Details and Registration here
Gallery 408 is partnering with the Cascade Aids Project for an event on June 21 from 5 - 8 pm. Several gallery artists (including me) are donating a piece of art to be sold with 100% of the profits going to CAP.
The gallery will also donate 10% of profits from their June 21 sales, so anything you purchase that day will help raise funds for this worthy cause! All donated items will be marked with a specific wall tag identifying them, and this donated art is available in the gallery now, so there’s no need to wait.
Can’t join me in Vancouver WA? Let’s have a photo encaustic paint party online! Join me for 3 live sessions where I’ll take you through the photo encaustic hand coloring process step-by-step, and answer questions as we use encaustic paint, pastels, and pigment sticks.
More details and register here! Tuesdays, June 17 - July 1, 2025. Use your own photographs or download mine. All levels welcome!
