Artist's Statement

With each new painting, I often start with an encaustic ‘sketch’ on paper or otherwise just take the plunge and start painting. With many pieces, what I end up with does not even resemble what I started with but that’s the reality and excitement of being an artist. Learn More»

Encaustic Art

Encaustic is a Greek word meaning “to heat or burn in” (enkaustikos). Heat is used throughout the process, from melting the beeswax and varnish to fusing the layers of wax. Encaustic consists of natural bees wax and dammar resin (crystallized tree sap). Learn More»