The Encaustic paintings, consists of natural bees wax and dammar resin (crystallized tree sap). The medium can be used alone for its transparency or adhesive qualities or used pigmented. Heat is used throughout the process, from melting the beeswax to fusing the layers of wax. The encaustics in this collection use various techniques combining mediums such as inks, pastels, photo transfers, and emulsion lifts on cradled wood panels. Many of these are from the Biltmore Estate, a favorite source for trees in particular.
Encaustics are exhibited and available for purchase at The Outpost Gallery 24 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville.
