I have been working with the medium of vitreous enamel since 1976, either creating enamel art pieces or teaching enameling. Enamel is a powdered glass that is fused to metal. I apply and fire my enamel work in many separate layers in a 1500 kiln. I approach the many enamel techniques through methods of drawing, painting, printing and collage. My favorite subject matter is related to plant and animal forms in nature. I think of my work as a celebration or homage to nature’s gifts. My enamels are assemblage wall pieces or jewelry.
When I teach enameling I do a tremendous amount of research and example enamel samples. I enjoy the process of designing, preparing a workshop and then sharing to others. Teaching has also helped me to improve my own enameling skills.
Artist Style: Visual: Decorative/Ornamental, Environmental, Gold Leaf, Nature/Wildlife, Symbolic; The enamels are either jewelry or wall pieces
Artist Medium: Visual Arts: Glass; Enamel- Glass fused to metal (copper)
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Kathy Wilcox's sublime detail, layering, finesse, and authenticity-true to the spirit of her lifelong home of Florida, and her attention to the fine, exquisite rendering of all her pieces, is just phenominal. She is a very talented artist/instructor, who shares her love of the fusing techniques and her love of her subjects. You can just feel the beauty, the playfulness, and the love she instills
View moreKathy Wilcox's sublime detail, layering, finesse, and authenticity-true to the spirit of her lifelong home of Florida, and her attention to the fine, exquisite rendering of all her pieces, is just phenominal. She is a very talented artist/instructor, who shares her love of the fusing techniques and her love of her subjects. You can just feel the beauty, the playfulness, and the love she instills into each one. I am amazed with her body off work, and proud to call her friend-more than that, she gives her all to her students. Kindest woman I know. Thanks so much.
View lessI had the good fortune to take a workshop given by Kathy at the Enamelist Society conference. She is a fantastic instructor and artist. She was super prepared with detailed handouts and inspiring samples and everyone had a fulfilling and valuable week learning from her. She is super nice, super creative and super available with suggestions and solutions to technical and artistic considerations.
View moreI had the good fortune to take a workshop given by Kathy at the Enamelist Society conference. She is a fantastic instructor and artist. She was super prepared with detailed handouts and inspiring samples and everyone had a fulfilling and valuable week learning from her. She is super nice, super creative and super available with suggestions and solutions to technical and artistic considerations. I’m so glad I took her workshop.
Also, photos do not do justice to her work. Because of the subtleties and rich layering you have to see it in person to really see and appreciate it fully. Her pieces are gorgeous!
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