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MICHELLE BELTO

My best work has always had components of image, story and dance. Without the “Knowing the teacher and knowing I needed to reach out to a like minded group of
people to keep me focused on producing more art and this seemed like a dream
immediacy of live performance, I’ve had to wrestle with the limits of the visual form. place at the right time. (It was)!

How was I to merge narrative in my work or give a sense of movement in what is It became a place of refuge for me I just couldn’t wait for the next ping on my Slack
basically, a two-dimensional static image? My questions and my ensuing study site, the community built from this residency is more than I could have ever thought
possible, the organization behind the scenes has been enormous I know, but such a
led me to paper and wax as mediums of choice. smooth outcome and beautiful group of ‘found’ friends.”

Marian McKenzie-Cone, Two-term Resident

LYN BELISLE

Human faces, ancient or contemporary, fascinate me as summaries of life stories in the moment. When I first read about The Enso Circle, I was so excited. An opportunity to work with
Lyn and Michelle – I couldn’t apply fast enough! Little did I know that I would be joined
Clay, paper, beeswax, and fiber are my instinctive, beloved media but mark-making through by a group of wonderful women, sisters in spirit. All these artists are talented and
blessed with generous hearts and a giving spirit.
abstract painting challenges me to develop my own language of expression and translation. The residency has brought focus and a purpose into my art practice and dear friends
The more aware I am of the little day-to-day things that capture my attention by calling to me in into my life. I’m already planning for the next three months in the Circle as a continuing

a mysterious way, and the more I take note of them, the more understanding I gain about the resident. Oh, and did I mention how much fun it is!
purpose of my art as basic human communication, both to myself and to the viewer. Holly Osborn, Three-term Resident

Congratulations to the Residents of the Enso Circle for an excellent exhibit!
We are so grateful to you for your creativity, courage, and diversity! The entire experience of the ENSO Circle has been so good for me on so many levels.
It has pushed me to try new things and experiment with some kinds of making that I’ve
wanted to do for years. It has encouraged me to let go of expectations and experiment more
openly.

Through the residency, I’ve been able to take the time and space to concentrate on some
deeply personal work that has allowed me to work through some emotions in a very
cathartic way. It has helped me to feel more supported and like I have a “crew” I can talk to
about art things who “get it”.

And lastly, it also helped me embrace parts of my process I have struggled with for years by
Michelle Belto is a multi-faceted artist and teacher, Lyn Belisle is an award-winning teacher, artist, giving me new perspectives.
whose work as an artist, educator and author spans designer, and writer, who has taught a range of Sarah Treanor, Three-term Resident
more than forty years, three continents and multiple fine arts, humanities, English, and graphic design
publications. She holds degrees and certifications throughout her career. Lyn teaches mixed-media
in Fine Art, Theater and Expressive Arts. Michelle’s workshops at Lyn Belisle Studio in San Antonio. She
teaching schedule includes instruction in her also teaches nationally, recently in Taos, Santa Fe,
signature work with paper and wax (Wax and Paper Provincetown, and Washington State. Her signature
Workshop, Northlight Press 2012) and her life’s work media are earthenware, paper, encaustic, and
fiber. She has had six one-person gallery exhibits
developing an insightful process for deciphering since 2011, and recently retired from the faculty
meaning and purpose from the art we create. Her at the Computer Science Department at Trinity
work is in private, corporate and museum collections. University. Lyn is an active member of the San
Michelle is a R&F Teir Instructor for R&F Paints and Antonio Art League, the Fiber Artists of San Antonio,
an adjunct faculty at Southwest School of Art where the San Antonio Potters’ Guild, the Encaustic Art
she teaches a variety of encaustic painting courses. institute, the International Encaustic Artists, and The
American Craft Council.
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