Sleepless Grandpa and deep blue

and deep blue

The platter is glazed in a dusty purple with a tree embossed on one end

and pastel and ink were added to render fine details as the layers were added

This encaustic triptych features an oak tree with bare and winding branches

Sleepless Grandpa and deep blueThis encaustic painting features an iconic landmark in all its majestic glory. It is comprised of multiple layers of clear and pigmented wax resulting in a sculptural, multi dimensional work. A custom blend of beeswax and damar resin adds a translucency to give the artwork a glow and depth. The overall artwork size is 6" x 11", and is mounted in a 8 1 2" x 13 1 2" handcrafted shadowbox. The shadowbox is painted black with raw, exposed edges. The