An Intimate Encaustic Retreat by the Bay There was something joyous and magical about ConVergence Wax on the Water. When you walked through the patio gate, you entered a safe haven, one where artists gathered to learn, share, and heal. Old friends embraced, friends who met online nally got to meet face-to-face, and artists could meet their heroes in person: Artists like Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, who, through her workshops and instructional books, introduced many of us to this ancient and versatile medium, and Lora Murphy, who provided us incredible online learning opportunities with some of the best teachers in the world so we could all paint with re while we were alone in our studios We met in Morro Bay, a small coastal community located on the Central Coast of California, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is a beautiful place lled with miles of unspoiled beaches, nature trails, and estuaries. Also, there is the worldfamous Morro Rock — an old and ancient place where the Chumash settled thousands of years ago and where the Salinan
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ConVergence — Wax on the Water
