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"Meditations" is an alluring encaustic painting that portrays the solemnity of Buddha in meditation. The subject is surrounded by a lush garden-like landscape, abstracted and made vivid through the use of intricate wax textures and vibrant colors of reds, oranges, and mulberry paper flowers. By adding this three-dimensional effect, the painting transports viewers to a world of harmony and peace emanating from Buddha's tranquil features down to the smallest details of his robe. All of these elements are brought together on a wooden panel measuring 24x24x2 inches. In the artwork, Buddha holds one of the mulberry flowers in his hand while his eyes are closed in deep meditation and contemplation. 
 
The captivating beauty of this painting transcends time and space, speaking directly to its viewers' hearts and souls. It takes them on a spiritual journey filled with inner peace and serenity, granting any room with an atmosphere of tranquility upon its display. From its vivid colors to its deta

Meditations

“Chaotic Timing” is a colorful, abstract encaustic piece that explores that intense feeling of time passing you by and the chaotic energy of urban centres. Lines of organic and linear lines blend like the grid of city blocks, while circles of color and wax swirl about them. The bold color juxtaposed against the turbulent movement of the lines, evokes that intense energy of chaos and disorder. 
 
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This piece has some flexibility in where it can be placed. It can be the focal point in either your living room or bedroom; or perfect for an eye catching statement piece in your foyer. Either way it is the perfect conversation starter at your next dinner party.

Chaotic Timing

The horizon is a magnificent sight to behold, with the sun setting in the distance and vast stretches of land spread out before it. The sky is a myriad of colors - reds, oranges, yellows and golds all blending together in a kaleidoscope of beauty. As the hues move across the sky, they cast their shadows on the landscape below - mountains, hills and plains are illuminated by their warmth, providing an ethereal backdrop for the fading light. 
 
The clouds glimmer in silver-white as they drift across the heavens, providing another layer of unique beauty to behold. As our eyes adjust to the darkness we can make out more details in this breathtaking landscape – trees outlined against an off white sky or far off towns glowing along distant ridges. 
 
The artist draws lines in red and yellow wax to create a beautiful landscape of the horizon. The vibrant colors add to the sense of awe, as they contrast and combine with the warm hues of the sky.

Horizons

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“Summer Sunset” is an encaustic painting explores the beauty and mystery of sunsets. Symbolizing the end of a cycle, the completion of a day this piece examines the energy around closure and culmination. 
 
Brilliant reds and orange paint the evening sky above the rich blue ocean waters below. 
 
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This piece would make an excellent focal point anywhere you need to relax or bring in feelings of closure and peace.

Summers Sunset

WinterBlues

“A Peaceful Place” is an encaustic lotus painting that embodies calmness and serenity. White lotus and lilies often represent purity and peace and this painting captures that energy perfectly. 
 
Beautiful, soft lotus' rest atop the surface of the water while their adjoining green pads glide peacefully next to them. The texture of the wax forms soft water foam and bubbles, accentuating the serene calm of the lilies 
and water. 
 
Placement recommendation: 
 
Place this painting in any room that you want to invite calm into. Whether it is in the study or the bedroom, serenity is sure to follow.

A Peaceful Place

Memories

The charming and whimsical “Night Owl” animal wall art is sure to draw attention in any room it graces. This eye-catching piece presents an amusing encaustic painting featuring a festive owl dressed up like a bartender. The bright colors of red, green, and yellow in the background create an array of different liquor bottles that capture the playful spirit of the artist. 
 
The painting brings up some humorous questions - when did the owl learn to bartend? What time does he work till? Who are his customers? - that inspire viewers to imagine the backstory of this fun and whimsical character. In addition, by inviting “Night Owl” into your space, you can add a pleasant atmosphere with its infectious boisterous spirit. 
 
Not only is “Night Owl” aesthetically pleasing in its own right, it also has a textured base composed of various layers that adds additional depth and dimension to this unique piece. Its rich texture further enhances its vibrant playfulness created by the colorful background a

Night Owl

In this whimsical painting, four elves “rush” through a ring of mushrooms upon a garden snail’s back. Playful with it’s colors and irony this piece is a pure delight to behold. From the lush green of the background to the rich reds of the Amanita mushrooms this piece has a vibrant energy that is infectious. 
 
In the spirit of imaginative play, perfect for the child in your life, this piece is full of story potential: Where are the elves going? Will they get there in time? Are they friends with the snails? What other fantastical things till their world with wonder? Full of the spirit of play this whimsical wall art will bring joy to any space. 
 
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This piece would make an excellent addition to a child’s room or nursery. 
 
Hang this piece in any room that calls for a bit of whimsical joy.

Hurry Up! we are going to be late

“Waves and Curves” is an encaustic abstract wall art that embodies playfulness at it’s core. Bold, black and white stripes, swoop and curve along the piece as what looks like fairy lights are strung along them. 
 
Watery blue and purple waves encase the stripes in a visually stunning contrast. Delicate and bold, soft and hard. The texture of the melted wax flows with the lines, accentuating their visibility. 
 
From the shadows, the design emerges forth through the waves boldly. The contrast between the light and dark and textures delights in an almost chaotic way, yet soothing at the same time. 
 
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Please this piece wherever you would like to hold the attention of your guests. A bold statement piece, this beautiful abstract wall art would be perfect in the dining room living room or foyer. Where ever it is placed, it is sure to draw attention.

Waves & Curves

An abstracted painting of a robotic feline-like creature acting as a bartender mixing a martini brings a fascinatingly unexpected and mysterious ambiance to any art collection. The encaustic painting is filled with bright yellows and light blues in the background while the robot cat stands out starkly in its white hue. It blends both organic and mechanical elements, creating an interesting juxtaposition. 
 
The robotic figure has been carefully crafted to incorporate features reminiscent of a cat's physicality, with pointed ears that twist backward, and large yellowish green eyes made from glass panels that sparkle like gems when light catches them just right. Its body is composed of silver plating covering metal joints, giving it an almost alien-like appearance as it leans over the bar preparing its drink. 
 
The martini glass is frosted with liquid nitrogen while the robot stirs two different tonics together with with his paw - creating swirls of yellow and reds in the otherwise clear li

RoboKitty

This enigmatic creature had an almost ethereal quality to it, with its featureless face and smooth, round body. Its skin was a vibrant, mottled mix of yellows and browns, and it lacked any hair, fur or other clearly identifiable features. Its head was set atop of a short neck that curved gracefully as if in motion. Its single large eye seemed to gaze out into the world with a mysterious intelligence, as though searching for something lost or forgotten. From the shoulders down, its arms and legs were thin and delicate, ending in tapered digits without any defining characteristics. 
 
The mere presence of this peculiar being filled the room with an air of surrealism - as if it had stepped out from some strange dreamscape or dimension unseen by mortal eyes. Around it there seemed to be a faint glow emanating from its body - like some kind of unseen force radiating from within - which grew more intense when viewed directly. It was difficult to determine what exactly this entity was made of –

I Took The Red Pill

This unique encaustic painting is a captivating portrait of an enigmatic greenish creature with a large eye directed directly at the viewer. Its wide, welcoming smile and protruding sharp jagged teeth suggest that it may be friendly, although one can never be sure. 
 
In the background, myriad orbs of vibrant colors – green, white, red and orange – seemingly swirl around the monster in a mesmerizingly chaotic pattern. Against this frenetic backdrop of yellow and gold hues, the figure appears both inviting and threatening at once; a fascinating juxtaposition that challenges us to look beyond appearances and consider the deeper implications of our initial judgments. 
 
The artist's skillful use of texture and color allows us to ponder further questions: Is this creature truly benevolent? What mysterious forces manipulate its environment? How will it ultimately interact with those who choose to observe it? Through cleverly crafted symbolism, this painting invites us on an exciting journey.

Family Portrait

“Panda Madness” is an encaustic panda portrait painting that plays off of the idea of pandemonium incarnate. A Panda experiencing Pandemonium. Whimsy for the adults, a wild eyed Panda smokes a joint while contemplating his next move. 
 
A rainbow embossed shirt elevates the mood adding more playfulness to the madness. Thick swaths of melted wax outline the figure elevating the piece. The black and white of the panda juxtaposed against the light blue sky makes the piece pop in a fantastical way. Behind the glazed eyes of his stare you wonder whether the panda will ever truly be okay? Or whether it is all just for show. Either way, this piece is sure to be a conversation starter at your next dinner party. 
 
Placement recommendation: 
 
Place this painting in any room where you wish to be creative or to bring in that creative chaotic energy, like your home office or studio space.

Panda Madness

"Billy", an encaustic painting by artist, Mike Giannella, features a comical depiction of a Billy goat wearing a t-shirt with his name proudly displayed on the front. His eyes are bloodshot red as he holds a joint in his mouth, from which billows out green smoke. The amusing image is sure to elicit laughter from any marijuana enthusiast. 
 
The painting shines brightly with its vivid colors and intricate details. The whimsical pose of Billy adds charm to the artwork. The background is pitch black with the goat positioned front and center, emphasizing the contrast between the bright hues of his white fur and the smoky backdrop. 
 
This encaustic painting is sure to make an interesting conversation piece due to its clever subject matter and entertaining visuals. This artwork shows us how creativity can help us rethink our attitudes towards certain topics while still invoking emotions such as joy or amusement through its powerful imagery.

Billy

“Super Kitty” is an encaustic painting of an imaginative super cat. This whimsical cat portrait is both sweet and playful. Rich blues encase the piece in a dream of soft waxy textures. Contrasted with deep reds and lighter blues this piece stands our beautifully. 
 
Let yours or your child’s imagination run free with this adorable encaustic cat portrait. How did the Kitty get their powers? Who is their nemesis? What are their powers? There is so much room to explore and play that this piece will delight for days. 
 
A homage to the child in us all, Super Kitty is sure to bring playfulness and joy any where it goes. 
 
Placement recommendation: 
 
This piece would go anywhere that you might need a burst of energy and childish whimsy, like your bedroom, the study or your child’s rooms. Wherever you hang it, it will be sure to bring joy with it.

Super Kitty

“In a Dream” is an encaustic painting of a lady in that is a dream like state. This painting explores that feeling of being in a dream, sometimes while asleep and sometime while waking. The woman is drawn in a hyper-realistic way to bring emphasis to the subject. 
 
The imagined world around her is represented by the splashes of reds, pinks, blues and gold wax around her. Bubbles of colored wax float around her as if each were a world she could step into. 
 
Placement recommendation: 
 
Place this painting in any room where you wish to be creative or to bring in that creative energy.

In A Dream

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“Astro Chimp” is an encaustic, hot wax painting that explores the inner child of the artist. A playful piece that embodies those child like qualities of imaginative adventures into realities unknown. 
 
A delightfully textured piece that has white wax melted upon black, creating a beautiful stippled texture, with the smooth surface of the chimp’s pleasant faced. As you view the piece, your imagination can wander and a story may unfold. 
 
How did the monkey get there? Is the monkey alone? Where will he explore? How will he get home? Let your mind wander through this curious apes adventure with this joyfully adorable piece. 
 
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This piece would make an excellent addition to your home office or any space that you create in. Also perfect for a child’s room or nursery to encourage creativity and imagination.

Astro Chimp

“Party Animals” is a whimsical animal wall art piece that captures the whimsy and playfulness of the artist. Two sheep drink and be merry in celebratory joy in this amusing encaustic painting. 
 
Playful texture adorns this piece in jubilant color, from bright reds, greens, yellows and pinks in the background like disco lights behind the sheep. Invite the energy of whimsy and celebration into your space with this entertaining wall art. The boisterous spirit of the two party animals is infectious and captured perfectly in this whimsical animal wall art. 
 
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This painting gives the perfect pop of joy and energy to any space. 
 
Place it in your creative space for a boost or perhaps in the foyer to greet your guests. This playful piece will spark joy and jubilation in any space it adorns.

Party Animals

"Boundaries" is an abstract hot wax painting (encaustic) piece that explores the idea of boundaries, both physical and emotional. People thrive best when they know the boundaries of their world, it brings a sense of comfort and safety. However, too many boundaries and one can feel restricted, imprisoned. 
 
One persons comforting border is another persons edge of a cage. The pink, yellow and brown marks in the hot wax painting on one hand illustrate a sort of fence, or boundary that provides a safety net; on the other hand it could be seen as scratch marks, from someone trying to free themselves. A figure can almost be seen in forming in the center, are they free within their boundary, or struggling to be free from it? 
 
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This piece would be perfect in a home study or office. It would give any space a burst of energy or be a wonderful talking point at your next dinner party.

Boundaries

“We All Bleed Red” explores the many faces of humanity. This encaustic painting uses different colors, and textures of wax to represent the innumerable facets to humanity. But no matter who we are, where we come from or what we look like, we all bleed red, we are all one human family. Layers of colored wax blend and fold into one another like all of our characteristics that make us human. 
 
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This piece would make an excellent focal point in your dining room to bring up as a topic of conversation at your next dinner party.

We All Bleed Red

“Space Vacation” touches on the playful and whimsical side of the artist. What if you were to vacation in space? What a marvelous idea. A lone figure in an astronaut suit lounges while drinking a beverage while they watch the cosmos whirl around them. 
 
The Cobalt blue of this space wall art deepens with each layer of hot wax, while the texture of the wax beautifully details the astronaut figure. Invite a sense of imaginative play into your home with this fun piece. How did the Astronaut get there? Where will he go? Will he go home? The whimsy and playfulness of this piece will be felt by all who view it. 
 
Placement recommendation: 
 
Place this painting in any room that you want to invite a playful joy into. Whether it is in the study or the bedroom, whimsy is sure to follow.

Space Vacation

“Stormy Passage” is an encaustic painting that embodies and explores the energy of a stormy. As if electrified, sharp brightly colored strokes of wax streak the panel while clouds of white float in between. 
 
Energetic strikes and slashes bring a vitality to the painting that is similar to that of the electric energy that can be felt in the middle of a storm. Patches of turquoise and green contrast nicely with the reds and yellows of the streaks of wax. 
 
The contrast between the bright and the dark, the bold colors and the dimmer hues creates a beautiful array that embodies the chaotic spirit of a torrent. A powerful piece that will grab the attention of any viewer, and sure to be the star of any collection. 
 
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The perfect piece for your living room or office, or any where you wish to bring a surge of energy and vibrancy to your space.

Stormy Passage

“Autumn Reflections” is an abstract landscape painting made with an encaustic mixed media technique. 
 
This piece captures the feel of the beginnings of Autumn at the lake. Ruddy reds highlight at turquoise blue background. Shimmers of white reflect off of the waters surface as hints of green peer out by the water’s edge. You can almost see a forest refracting along the waters edge, with green underbrush and maple trees whose leaves are turning. 
 
This painting brings long autumn walks with warm beverages to life. A stunning autumnal piece that is sure to bring the magic and serenity of nature indoors. 
 
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This piece with its delightful array of late summer autumn colors would make a marvelous addition to any room in your home or office. Whether it be the focal point of your foyer or a calming scene in your personal office this piece is sure to delight.

Autumn Reflections

“Gorgeous Glamour” is a colorful, encaustic painting that blends realism and abstraction. Embodying the vivacious and beautiful energy of women, this piece uses color and movement to celebrate women's magnetism. 
 
Strong strokes of blue, yellow and red alongside the hyper-realism of the face underneath encapsulate that “full of life” energy. 
 
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An excellent piece for the entryway to set the tone and energy of the home. Or perhaps in the sitting room where it can draw the viewer in while they unwind. Either way this piece is sure to bring in an infectious energy that will sweep through your home.

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“Metamorphosis” is a stunning encaustic painting that delves into the idea of inner transformation. Like the butterfly emerging from the chrysalis, we emerge from powerful moments of change in our lives with a new sense of purpose and fresh desires. Like the butterfly, we change and grow as people in our metamorphosis. Placement recommendation: This piece has some flexibility with its soothing blues. Anywhere from the bedroom to the office, this piece would be perfect for those moments of deep contemplation and rest.

Among Us

Summer In Italy is an encaustic painting of a sunflower composed in vibrant, warm colors. The artist has used a stylus and wax-based paints to add texture and depth to the artwork. Radiant yellows and oranges are painted onto the canvas to create an image of the sunflower's beauty and its playful nature. 
 
The background of bright sky highlights the warmth that radiates from this piece. Capturing the feeling of walking through Italian countryside during summertime, this painting is sure to bring joy and comfort into your home or workspace. The sunflower stands tall amongst the summer breeze, radiating its vibrant yellow hues with grace and poise. 
 
The use of wax-based paints brings out the texture of the flower petals while adding a richness to the overall artwork. By using soft brushstrokes, a sense of delicacy can be seen in each petal as if it is gently swaying in the breeze. Whether you hang it in your living space or office, Summer In Italy will bring brightness, energy and life to

Summer in Italy

"Balloon Rides" is an abstract encaustic painting that depicts a dreamy sky with many shades of blues and whites, highlighted by suggestion of clouds in swirling kaleidoscope of colors. In the foreground, there are three hot air balloons soaring high up into the sky, with each balloon carrying its own unique design. As one takes in the beauty of this painting, they can't help but start to imagine what it would be like to be inside one of the balloons and begin to wonder where these colorful crafts could possibly be taking them. How long will their journey last? Will they reach higher than the clouds? What kind of sights will they see along their way? 
 
The depth and richness of this piece draws in the viewer as they explore its hidden depths. The ethereal brushstrokes imitate a sense of floating through the sky as if in one of those hot air balloons. There's a sensation of freedom and exploration as the hues intensify towards the topmost part of the canvas while still maintaining its li

Balloon Rides

Faces #3

Ukrainian Pride is a stunning encaustic painting that captures the beauty of Ukraine’s national flower, the sunflower. This spectacular piece showcases the sunflower in vibrant yellow and orange hues, as its petals extend outward from its center in a captivating display. The artistic layering found throughout the painting provides it with texture and depth that is further enhanced by an abstracted landscape of muted green and brown tones. It is this juxtaposition between the soft hues of the background and vivid pastels of the flower that creates an enthralling visual – one which speaks to the beauty of Ukraine’s culture and natural heritage. The artist has even taken their technique to another level by scratching into the wax, resulting in added texture in the artwork. This remarkable piece can instantly uplift any space with its poise and bring a touch of Ukrainian patriotism into any home or office. From far away, Ukrainian Pride looks like a beautiful sunflower framed against an id

Ukrainian Pride

Tango is an encaustic painting that captures the energy of a dreamlike memory of dancing the tango. The background is bursting with vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow that exude warmth and lend to the atmosphere. In the forefront are two dancers in perfect synchronicity, executing the tango with masterful precision. The woman's posture conveys a feeling of emotion - arms stretched outwards as if in surrender, while her male partner holds her carefully in place. This painting provides a glimpse into a moment frozen in time, movement captured by swirls of cloudy white smoke at floor level. 
 
As you gaze at this piece, it's almost as if you can feel the rhythm and can hear the music that accompanies their dancing feet. You can almost imagine yourself joining them on the dancefloor, swept away by the passion they convey through their embrace. The romance and drama in this painting are tangible - every color and line evokes another feeling as if it were alive on its own terms. Each brush

Tango Dreams

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“Joy Abounds” is an abstract flower painting made with encaustic techniques. This piece explores the joy and vitality that flowers and nature provide. Fields of flowers can bring so much happiness and wonder when found and this painting seeks to emulate those feelings. 
 
With vibrant splashes of color and wax beads strategically placed, a luscious field of abstract flowers emerge from under a bright blue sky. 
 
Placement recommendation: 
 
This painting gives the perfect pop of joy and energy to any space. Place it in your kitchen to brighten things up or perhaps in your foyer to greet your guests.

Joy Abounds

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“A Good Omen” is an encaustic painting of a black and white dragonfly flying over the beautiful pastures below. In many cultures, the dragonfly often represents change, or personal transformation. 
 
The only guarantee we have in this world is change, and this piece explores the beauty in that idea. 
 
White, almost iridescent wings seemly flutter in this piece as the dragonfly soars above a mottles teal and tan landscape below. 
 
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This piece would go anywhere that you might need the space to reflect and do inner work, like your bedroom, the study or meditation space. Wherever you hang it, it will be sure to bring the energy of transformation with it.

A Good Omen

This striking encaustic painting depicts a polar bear sitting atop an iceberg, seemingly in celebration as it sips a martini wearing a bowtie in an almost comical yet eerie manner. The painting is meant to serve as a reminder to viewers around the world of the devastating effects of global warming, which threatens the survival of species such as the polar bear. It evokes feelings of both humor and sorrow; while at first glance it may appear humorous, its deeper message is ultimately that of horror and unease. 
 
The painting itself features striking details and colors that seem to mimic the real-life experience of entering a melting iceberg. The texture created by the wax is especially captivating; one can almost feel the icy chill from this unique medium. Furthermore, the sky behind the bear appears hazy, making clear reference to air pollution caused by human activity that has led to global climate change. 
 
Overall, this encaustic painting serves not only as an eye-catching work of art

Melting Point

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Crossroads is an encaustic painting created by the artist that truly captures modern abstract art. It is a vibrant and energetic piece, packed full of lively colors and textures. The painting depicts the chaotic yet beautiful meeting point of two worlds, combining vibrant hues with strong geometric lines for a captivating visual experience. 
 
The medium used to create this work is encaustic, which has been around since antiquity and consists of pigments mixed in beeswax and resin. This medium creates a vivid and lasting effect, as the wax helps preserve the colors over time. The painting itself measures 12x12x1.5 inches and features an array of bright colors including blues, greens, yellows, purples and reds. 
 
It features an intricate pattern consisting of intersecting lines that are curved at times, creating a wave-like effect across the wood pane;. Its composition also includes swirls of warm tones that are carefully blended together to give it a unique depth and texture that adds to

Crossroads

The captivating abstract encaustic painting presents an alluring imaginary world filled with darkness and despair, yet a glimmer of hope is seen peeking through in the form of warm beams of orange and yellow light stretching outwards from the horizon. This artwork is created using an technique known as encaustic wax painting, where melted beeswax and colored pigments are applied to a surface layer by layer. As the eye travels across this piece, one can appreciate the intricate textures that have been achieved by layering different types of wax, such as the bright yellow portion which adds a level of realism and depth to it. Additionally, deep blues combined with white highlights create an impression reminiscent of water or an ocean just on the brink of sunrise, providing a serene backdrop for its ethereal beauty. Even in its darkness, this painting serves as a reminder that no matter how daunting things may seem at first glance, there will always be a light guiding us forward.

In The Shadows Their Is Always Light

Accension is an exquisite encaustic painting that paints a vivid picture of a landscape and horizon, featuring a lone silhouette at the edge of a cliff or mountain. The serene atmosphere presented in the image is punctuated by the bright colors in the sky, which blend blues, reds, and whites together to give the viewer's mind an idea of what standing at the doorway to heavenly splendor might be like. Upon further inspection, one can make out subtle movement in the sky as small dots of vibrant pigments dance amongst one another. If you look closely enough, there appears to be a butterfly fluttering its way towards this ethereal passage. 
 
The overall atmosphere of Accension is calming yet exhilarating all at once; it’s almost as if one can feel their soul being drawn up towards this gateway to eternal light. With each swirl of color and every glimmering speck making its way across this majestic painting, it’s no wonder that it captures so many viewers with its beauty. Even if one were

Ascension

“An Abstracted Life” is an encaustic painting that playfully exploring the realm of still life paintings of the renaissance. Often moody, and examining themes of life and death, still life paintings of the classical period used portraits of local fruits, vegetables, skulls and household items to represent those themes. In this painting that idea is abstracted or pulled apart into it's essential forms. 
 
Each shape could be a fruit or globe, while the subdued colors set the tone for the piece. Colored beads of wax and textured swirls add to the dissected feel of this piece. 
 
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Place this painting where ever you would like to strike a conversation about the big questions in life.

An Abstracted Life

“Hidden Away” is an abstract mixed media, encaustic piece that examines feelings that are stuck or hidden away behind a barrier or protective wall. Pink and blue waves of tumultuous emotion lay on either side of the barrier in this exploratory piece. 
 
Never meeting, never blending, they remain separate, safe from each other. Textures of melted wax meld the brilliant colors together in this stunning piece. 
 
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This piece with it's bold colors would be perfect as a focal point in a gallery wall in the living room or all on it's own in the hall. Either way it's the perfect piece to help rest the eyes after a long day.

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