encaustic collage


African porcupine (one) 2024

 oil paint stick, quills // archival paper on 8"x8"x1" birch panel // $250

*African porcupine (two) 2024

 oil paint stick, quills // archival paper on 8"x8"x1" birch panel // $250

encaustic (definition)

Encaustic is a wax based paint (composed of beeswax, resin and pigment), which is kept molten on a heated palette. It is applied to an absorbent surface and then reheated in order to fuse the paint.  The word ‘encaustic’ comes from the Greek word enkaiein, meaning to burn in, referring to the process of fusing the paint.  Although they come from the same root word, ‘encaustic’ should not be confused with ‘caustic,’ which refers to a corrosive chemical reaction. There is no such hazard with encaustic.  [definition from R&F website]

rosary-bead series 2023

I spent my whole childhood in Catholic schools and Catholic churches, being influenced by the Latin liturgy, first communion, candles and incense, nuns and priests, relics and icons. It was quite festive actually, I don't remember much about hell, although the confession box did require courage.  The rosary beads were often given as the penance - reciting a prayer on each bead.  This series is a fragile attempt to capture the power of these childhood memories.

rosary-bead series (antlers) 2023

 found objects// paper on 12"x9"  birch panel // $370

rosary-bead series (three leaves) 2023

 found objects// paper on 12"x9"  birch panel // $370

rosary-bead series (spools) 2023

 found objects// paper on 12"x9"  birch panel // $370

rosary-bead series (three) 2023

 found objects // archival paper on 14"x11"  birch panel // $470

rosary-bead series (flowers) 2023

 found objects // archival paper on 14"x11"  birch panel // $470

cosmic circles 2022

found objects // archival paper on 14"x11"  birch panel // $470 each

cosmic circles (one)

cosmic circles (one)

wishing 2021

 found objects // paper on 10"x10"  birch panel // $320

antlernpower (one) 2020

 found objects // paper on 10"x10"  birch panel // $320

three birds 20210

 found objects // paper on 10"x10"  birch panel // $320

red cross 2020

 found objects // paper on 8"x6"  birch panel // $180

*antler power (two) 2020

 found objects // paper on 8"x6"  birch panel // $180

*eleven circles 2020

 found objects // paper on 8"x6"  birch panel // $180

*four marbles 2020

 found objects // paper on 8"x6"  birch panel // $180

cosmos series 

cosmos (starry night) 2018

 found objects // archival paper on 24"x18"  birch panel // $600

cosmos (two circles) 2018

 found objects // archival paper on 24"x18"  birch panel // $600

cosmos (golden x) 2017

 found objects // paper on 10"x8"  birch panel // $250

cosmos (golden cross) 2017

 found objects // paper on 10"x8"  birch panel // $250

cosmos (golden circle) 2017

 found objects // paper on 10"x8"  birch panel // $250

*reflection (buttercups) 2016

 found objects // 10"x10" birch panel // $320

reflection (buttercups) 2016

 found objects // 10"x10" birch panel // $320

reflection (buttercups) 2016

 found objects // 10"x10" birch panel // $320

*oyster quartet

 found objects // archival paper on 4 (6"x6") birch panels// $400

potholders 2007

cut paper //  8"x8" birch panel // $200

*four yellow squares 2007

cut paper //  8"x8" birch panel // $200

chalice 2007

cut paper //  8"x8" birch panel // $200

*candles 2002

cut paper //  8"x8" birch panel // $200