pricing
$180 - $12,500
encaustic
I am drawn to encaustic because of it’s lush, luminous quality. The layering of translucent hot wax paint produces a richness unique to this medium.
Encaustic is an all-natural paint consisting of beeswax and tree resin mixed with pigment. I make each batch of the wax medium and paint colors I use in my studio. Each layer is heated and fused using a torch. The fusing serves to bond each layer to the previous layer - creating a durable, moisture resistant surface.
This historic painting process was first used by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians – dating back over 2000 years. The word encaustic comes from the Greek word meaning to "burn in" which refers to the process of fusing the paint.
The wax surface of an encaustic painting is the protective finish, nothing needs to be added to preserve the paintings; they will not deteriorate, or discolor. Paintings are best when allowed to breathe and do not need to be varnished or kept under glass. Under normal conditions, encaustic is a very stable medium, with a melting point between 160-180 degrees. As with any artwork, encaustic paintings should be kept out of direct sunlight.
my work
Working primarily with two-dimensional, abstract
forms – I draw and paint, incorporating graphite,
oil paint, beeswax, and other media on paper and
panel. I use both fabricated and found objects in
three dimensional and installation works. Layered
color, repetition of shape and line bring depth and
subtlety to my work.
I have trained in painting,
mixed media, metals,
enamels and encaustic (a
wax based painting
medium). I have been working
primarily with
encaustic for the past seven years.
Within the last
year I have become serious about
drawing,
exploring organic forms composed of tiny
circles.
I am currently working on an installation
which uses
clay as the primary material. For me,
experimentation
with different materials fosters
new
ideas to
materialize within my work and allows
me to
create works which stimulate my artistic growth.
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