Art Scapes: Carolyn Todd explains encaustic painting at upcoming Art Guild meeting

  • Carolyn Todd will explain encaustic painting techniques, displayed in her work here, during the Williamson County Art Guild meeting on January 6.
    Carolyn Todd will explain encaustic painting techniques, displayed in her work here, during the Williamson County Art Guild meeting on January 6.
  • Best of Show by Ashley Thompson’s “Living Dangerously” is part of the “Small Works” exhibit.
    Best of Show by Ashley Thompson’s “Living Dangerously” is part of the “Small Works” exhibit.
  • PrintAustin’s 2026 exhibit at the Georgetown Art Center is on display from January 9 until February 8 and features “Cake Stack / Big Fat Asses.”
    PrintAustin’s 2026 exhibit at the Georgetown Art Center is on display from January 9 until February 8 and features “Cake Stack / Big Fat Asses.”

    Encaustic art is also known as encaustic painting. This technique involves heated beeswax mixed with colored pigments to create vibrant artworks. Learn more about this technique, history and see examples at the Williamson County Art Guild meeting on January 6 starting at 6:15 p.m. Carolyn Todd will explain the various tools and materials needed to create this artwork.

    The meeting is open to everyone at the Georgetown Public Library in the Friends Room. Members are encouraged to bring examples of artwork in the challenge theme of “Primal.”

    Artist of the Month

    WCAG Gallery Artist of the Month is Carolyn Rowland.

    She began her formal art training at the University of North Texas in Denton. She was also an RN/Nurse Educator for over 30 years in the Dallas area.

    She and her husband are both Texas natives and retired living in Sun City. Through the years, she has created artwork in a variety of mediums but is currently working in watercolor and line and wash. She describes her pieces as “colorful, light filled and often a little quirky.”

    The Williamson County Art Guild Gallery is located at 708 South Rock Street in Georgetown. The gallery is open 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.

    For more information about the Guild’s upcoming 50th Anniversary events, membership or exhibitions, visit the Gallery or website at www.wcagtx.org.

    Meaning moments

    Williamson Museum at 716 South Austin Avenue on the Square in Georgetown welcomes artworks by WCAG members from January 6 until February 3. “Celebrating the Moments” is the theme. This is the fourth year for the WCAG exhibit with Patti Wojtowecz as the coordinator.

    Featured artist

    WCAG member Lawann Tull is the featured artist at Mesquite Creek Outfitters at 704 South Austin in Georgetown until February 9. Her passion lies in capturing feelings and creating radiant glows through a glazing technique used by the Old Masters. Her work prioritizes idealism over realism.

    This West Texas girl yearned to experience the picturesque places she had only dreamed about. As an international sales agent, she was inspired by museums, cultures and scenery worldwide. She explained, “I have painted and studied with some of the most notable artists in the nation which has influenced my painting.”

    Library art

    The Georgetown Public Library at 402 West Eighth Street welcomes Emily Latham’s “Georgetown Collection” and Round Rock Image Creators “Geometries Exploring Shape.”

    These exhibits will be on display from January 6 until February 15.

    Print Austin

    The PrintAustin 2026 Invitational exhibit is on display at the Georgetown Art Center from January 9 until February 8. The opening reception is 4-6 p.m., January 10. “PrintAustin” by artist collective PrintAustin reception includes live music, charcuterie and wine. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist and discuss featured works throughout the gallery. This is a free event taking place during normal business hours and is open to all ages.

    PrintAustin press release explained, “In the same spirit of the historic Salon des Refusés of 1863 in Paris, our Georgetown exhibition celebrates the breadth of contemporary printmaking by shining a light on the works that did not fit into last year’s juried show. Far from being secondary, these prints demonstrate the diversity, experimentation and technical skill that define today’s printmaking community.”

    PrintAustin is an artist-led nonprofit organization working to showcase traditional and contemporary approaches in printmaking. Its mission is to share enthusiasm for printmaking by helping galleries, universities and artists curate, exhibit and promote works on paper and to engage a wider audience through artist talks, signings, panels, printmaking demonstrations and print-focused art happenings.

    PrintAustin Collective was co-founded in 2013 by Austin-based printmaker Cathy Savage to bring attention to the vibrant printmaking scene in Austin. Together with Elvia Perrin and a group of local print-related advisors, they produced the first PrintAustin month-long festival in 2014.

    The art center is located at 816 South Main Street in Georgetown.

    Mulligan’s Gallery

    “Water: Waves, steam, ice, snow, rain” is the theme at Mulligan’s Gallery, 150 Dove Hollow Trail in Georgetown from January 6 until February 8. Images include “Lightening” by Carlos Rio; “Oceanview Blvd” by JoAnn Reiter; “Fine Algae” by Ellen Greeney; and “Niagara Falls” by Peggy Reeder.

    John Leek coordinates and curates this exhibit.

    Congrats

    • The “Small Works” Best of Show awardee for 2025 at the Georgetown Art Center is “Living Dangerously” by Ashley Thompson. Congratulations to Ms. Thompson.

    Deadlines

    • Call for 2027 exhibit proposals, Georgetown Art Center due February 28

    Events

    • WCAG meeting at the Georgetown Public Library, 6:15 p.m., January 6
    • PrintAustin 2026 Invitational Opening reception at Georgetown Art Center, 4 p.m., January 10

    Exhibits

    • Maria Appelzoller exhibit, Round Rock City Council Chamber until January 6
    • “Holiday Celebration” photo exhibit, Mulligan’s until January 6
    • WCAG group exhibit, Truewood Gallery until January 8
    • Adsits’ photo exhibit, Healing Arts Gallery, Georgetown until January 9
    • WCAG “Frozen” exhibit, Palace Theatre lobby until January 15
    • “Childhood” exhibit by Round Rock Arts, Jester Annex gallery until January 15
    • WCAG exhibit “Celebrating the Moments,” Williamson Museum from January 6 until February 3
    • PrintAustin 2026 Invitational, Georgetown Art Center from January 9 until February 8
    • Mulligan’s Gallery, 150 Dove Hollow Trail in Georgetown January 6 until February 8
    • Emily Latham’s exhibit, Georgetown Public Library, January 6 until February 15
    • Round Rock Image Creators exhibit “Geometries: Exploring Shape,” Georgetown Public Library from January 6 until February 15
    • Bob Shep exhibit, Sun City Visual Arts club until February 26

    Ellen Greeney is a native Texan and local artist who has lived in Georgetown more than 20 years, moving here from the Dallas area. She’s worked at the Sun since 2004, covering visual arts, live music and local news. To be included or featured in the ArtScapes column, contact her at 
    ellen@wilcosun.com

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