Portfolio of Works
The encaustic medium in this layered painting is made up from a mixture of beeswax, pigment and damar resin, which allows the wax to set to a very hard finish. The layers are fused together with a blow touch and buffed to give a lustrous finish, These pieces ‘cure’ and harden over time, which can take up to six months.
Encaustic wax has a fascinating history, it has been around for over 2,000 years, the Egyptians notably used it as a painting medium on the Fayum Mummy panels. It has seen a resurgence in popularity amongst artists since the 1990’s,
The question I’m always asked is… “Will it melt?” The wax has a melting point of at least 160 degrees, so no, unless stored or hung in extreme circumstances, your picture should be fine for many years to come. The Egyptian wax panels are amongst the best preserved example. Although, as with any valued artwork, I don’t recommend hanging work in very bright direct sunlight, especially if framed under glass. From time to time take a clean soft cloth and buff the work back to a beautiful shine.
I so appreciate my collectors the ones I have had the pleasure to meet and those that I hope to meet one day. I use my funds to support my apiary .
Alcohol inks are an acid-free, highly-pigmented, and fast drying medium to be used on non-porous surfaces. Mixing colors can create a vibrant marbled effect and with practiced control, the inks can be used for many different art applications. These works are sealed with layers of UVA protection. All Paintings should be kept out of direct bright light and if framed under glass then the glass should be a UVA type. Enjoy the beautiful colors that art possible with this medium.
Monotyping is a type of printmaking made by drawing or painting on a smooth, non-absorbent surface. The image is then transferred onto a sheet of special papers by pressing the two together. Monotypes can also be created by waxing an entire surface and then, using brushes or rags, removing wax to create a subtractive image, e.g. creating lights from a field of opaque color.
Monotyping produces a unique print, or monotype; most of the wax is removed during the initial pressing. Although subsequent reprintings are sometimes possible, they differ greatly from the first print. These prints from the original plate are called "ghost prints." I use oil paint, oil pastels and other mediums and other tools to embellish the print. Monotypes are spontaneously executed and with no previous sketch.
Beautiful faces alone but maybe catch the eye more quickly when adorned with antique papers and found objects. These works are created with encaustics, found objects, gold leaf, and oil bar.
