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Encaustics

Encaustics means that the paint is a mixture of wax, damar varnish, and pigment (the color).  I work on a hot palette, something like a griddle and apply the paint in layers.  I've been doing encaustics since the late '90s.  I love the texturing, layering of color, and how it can be used to express nature.  It's very hard to control, but the surprising effects can be amazingly beautiful.

NOTE:  One question I'm often asked...won't it melt in high heat?  Yes...but only if your house is burning down!  The working temperature for encaustics is 220 degrees, so it is very safe in your home.  And, the color has better longevity than oil paint, watercolor, and other mediums.

Below are some examples of my work.  If you want a painting that is sold, I can reproduce something like it...although your version will be unique.

Aspen

Aspen

16" x 20" $800

Calistoga Vineyard with Mustard

Calistoga Vineyard with Mustard

16" x 20" Sold

Cherry Tree with Mustard

Cherry Tree with Mustard

24" x 24" Sold

Oreo Cows

Oreo Cows

36" x 36" Sold

Cherry Tree with Mustard

Cherry Tree with Mustard

12" x 24" Sold

Laguna de Santa Rosa

Laguna de Santa Rosa

24" x 24" NFS

Acacia - Laguna de Santa Rosa

Acacia - Laguna de Santa Rosa

30" X 24" NFS

Gerstle Cove, Aerial

Gerstle Cove, Aerial

30" x 24" $1440

Old Fall Vine

Old Fall Vine

24" x 24" $1160

Laguna Geese

Laguna Geese

16" x 16" Sold

Stones

Stones

~17" x 17" (4 pieces) Sold

Oak Tree

Oak Tree

24" x 24" Sold

Magnolia Blossoms

Magnolia Blossoms

14" x 14" Sold

Dancing Fog over Sonoma Hills-Summer

Dancing Fog over Sonoma Hills-Summer

24" x 24" Sold

Dancing Fog over Sonoma Hills-Winter

Dancing Fog over Sonoma Hills-Winter

24" x 24" Sold

Eggplant

Eggplant

12" x 12" $440

Olive Tree

Olive Tree

24" x 24" $1160

Green Apple

Green Apple

16" x 16" $770

Yellow Apple

Yellow Apple

16" x 16" $770

Cypress Tree

Cypress Tree

24" x 24" $1160

Two Pears

Two Pears

12" x 16" Sold

Olive Tree with Mustard

Olive Tree with Mustard

16" x 16" Sold

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