My medium is encaustic (beeswax & damar resin) and I work with the wax by melting, fusing and layering the wax. I love the artistic journey from initial idea to finished piece. I’m inspired by nature’s patterns and textures and the materials I use. The process of constructing a piece by combining elements and materials with the wax is exciting and fulfilling. I often add fabric, paper, pastels, metal and wood. By building layers of color, texture and pattern I can create rich textural images. Escaping to my studio allows me to savor the smell of the beeswax and the flow created between the torch and the wax.
I have explored many types of art; hand built clay sculpture, metalsmithing, watercolor and enameling to name a few, each medium has influenced my perspective as an artist. I love combining forms of art together to create collaged, 2 and 3-D works. My current series combines fabric I have dyed and printed, encaustic and rusted metal. I also enjoy creating more representational encaustic landscapes to preserve or share a memory or a special place. There are so many ways to be creative with wax and few limitations. Fire and heat have been a recurring theme in my art quest and since 2007 encaustic painting has been my primary focus.
I live in Asheville, NC. My work has been exhibited in national and juried shows and local exhibitions. I have a studio in Wedge Studios in the River Arts District in Asheville.