'nother lesson learned...sigh!

Lord forgive me for doubting that you can and will always make all things good....
God forgive me for once again falling into cynicism; you still again bless me exeedingly and abundantly despite my short-sightedness.....
Jesus forgive me for striving to 'do', over and over again, when you took care of this and have allowed me to just 'be'.....
Holy Spirit forgive me for letting negativity live in my heart, thereby marring the lovely place in which you live and limiting the blessings you never cease to pour into my life.....
Ah....that's better!
in love. trish.
:)

sometimes we just need this~

Thank you~in love. trish

I had a great time! The workshop exceeded my expectations....energy,content,inspiration, stimulation etc. What a great group we had too----I hated to say goodbye! 

Hugs,

Marion

did you know you have this magical ability to make people (me in particular) feel good and super duper inspired? That's a wonderful thing! A true gift. 

debs

Thank you so much for teaching the encaustic with plaster class, it was so much fun!  My son is in the Army and left for Afghanistan on Thursday evening, so your class on Friday was the best cure for the blues I could possibly have asked for!  It kept my mind and body distracted and helped me get through one of the most difficult days of my life. Those paintings will always have a very special meaning to me.

Thanks again, that was my favorite class at Artfest!
 Megan

Thank you so much for a fabulous class.  That's the second class I've taken from you, and you are still a "10!"
Kathy

You are an excellent teacher and I very much enjoyed the Plaster &

Encaustic class at Artfest.  After 4 years since my last attending, I went home rejuvenated and possessing new skills that will definitely improve my art products. I produced the most finished products in your class and was thrilled with the results of my efforts. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I look forward to keeping up with your continued success.....and I know you will bring "artjoy" to many people in the future.  

pam erickson

. Not only have you put this workshop together, but your wonderful, unique and special energy has drawn together a fantastic group of teachers and eager students. I hope this is only one of many; and we get to say we were there when it all began. :-D

I truly enjoy your work and have learned a lot from watching your videos. Don’t know if enough people say thanks, but let me take the time to do that. You have helped this newbie find the courage to jump right in!

Flo

Encausticamp was so inspiring!! My mind is a-whirl with ideas. Thank you so much, Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, for all your work to bring this together. You have profoundly impacted my life.

You have been such a great inspiration and so has my life changed----have worked in the studio everyday since the Monday post EC

I just got you new book, and absolutely LOVE it!! Combined with your first one, I have a wonderful resource to work with :) Your work inspires me to let go and just "Do It"!! I'm donating 3 encaustic pieces to an Arts Council fundraiser this week, and was wondering... If I incised and glazed with an oil stick, then lightly fused, will the glazing hold up to repeated buffing of the surface later on...? Thanks so much Patricia!!

Today was a cool, damp, gloomy day here in Michigan -- a great day to read your

new book -- so I did!  It is fabulous!  I read every page, looked at every
picture and just as quick as I can finish a couple of projects I have going, I
am going to heat me some wax.  Your book was a huge inspiration, provided great
instruction on all the techniques and was very easy to get through.  Very nicely
done.  I do have two questions.  What type of fire retardant material do you use
for your burning steps?  And, what kind of childhood did you have that led to
this pyromania that you seem to be all consumed with?  Just curious.  ;-)
Laurie

It is truly inspirational. I can't imagine what it's like to pull a project together like writing a book with everything associated with it. Good for you.

I am impressed with your attitude and energy. And I love your FB inspirational/spiritual posts. I look forward to them.

Thank you

B

What a beautiful thing, and your writing of it is just as amazing! You are such a teacher in every way. I am so glad I was able to meet you at Inspired this year, and now follow your blog regularly!
Hugs,
Joanne 

thanksgiving

I became my prayer. in love. trish.

parents, paella and patience

My parents came over earlier this summer and my 'too fab' dad cut my entryway tile so that I could finally lay and grout it. Heaven. I love getting projects done!
They moved to Mukilteo from northern California less than a year ago and what I thought could quite possibly become my undoing-living so close to the parental units after 25 years away-has become a true blessing. Never mind that my dad is 'da bomb' on household project completion! I didn't do much to help out-cutting tile is very much a one man job, but in thanksgiving, I made this for lunch. I don't think it was a even trade, but it sure was good! in love. and thank you dad :) trish
Paella
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (i use breasts), cut into bite size pieces
1/4 c olive oil
1 T paprika
2 t dried oregano
1 lb cooked chorizo (i use turkey italian sausage)
1 large onion, diced
1 lg red pepper, diced
4 lg garlic cloves, minced
2 c short grain brown rice
1 lg pinch saffron threads
1 t red pepper flakes
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 qt chicken broth
1 lb peeled deveined shrimp
1 lb bay scallops
1 c frozen peas
1/2 c chopped fresh parsley
Drizzle chicken with 2 T olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, oregano, sanl and pepper; tosst ocaot. Heat a large roasting pan or skillet on medium-high heat and add chicken and cook through. Add sausage, onions, peppers and garlic; cook until veggies are tender and sausage is no longer pink. Stir in rice, saffron, pepper flakes, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer then cover. Stir and check the rice for doneness-about 20 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook until broth has absorbed. Add water if the rice requires more liquid to cook thoroughly. Stir in shrimp, scallops, peas and parsley. Seafood should be cooked within 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy! Great as leftovers and this recipe makes enough for a CROWD!