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Held Still

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:15:17 -0400

$475.00

Held Still
12" x 12" x 2"
Encaustic, collage on handmade birch wood panel

This *encaustic painting is 12" x 12" x 2" on a nicely made birch wood panel. Each piece is ready to hang, signed and dated on the back and natually comes with the faint, but sweet frangrance of beeswax.

*About encaustics:
Encaustic is a painting method where color-pigmented beeswax is melted, applied to a surface and reheated to fuse the paint into a smooth or textured finish. The word encaustic comes from Greek and means 'to burn in', which refers to the process of fusing the paint. The durability of encaustic is due to the fact that beeswax is impervious to moisture. Because of this it will not deteriorate. Encaustic paintings do not have to be varnished or protected by glass. People always ask if it will melt. I say, "The melting temp. is 165 degrees...so if your house gets that hot, you better get out!" Just don't stick your painting in the trunk of your car in middle of summer or throw it in a snowbank and you will have your lovely painting to pass down from generation to generation!

What White Rabbit

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:03:08 -0400

$35.00
"What White Rabbit?
9" x 12"
Encaustic embellished, one-of-kind limited edition print

“What White Rabbit?” is a quirky limited edition print made from an encaustic painting touting the prestigious award of “best of show” in a California juried exhibition. OK, enough about its bragging rights...really, don’t you just want to have tea on the veranda with this little furry friend? Or say, “Coochie Coo” to the little peeking fella in the lower left hand corner. It’s not raining men, but it is raining little white and red floaties that are randomly dabbed with encaustic paint! Oh yes, individually embellished to make each print unique and a one-of-a-kind. This is a limited edition of 60, so after they are all sold...none will be pulled out of a big, black hat.

Collage quote: "Most children's songs are in binary or ternary form." Found in an antique journal with music theory notes in it!

Each print measures 9” x 12” including a white border for framing (actual image size is 6” x 9.5”) and has been printed on 310gsm acid-free Hahnemühle German Printmaking Paper. The print's UltraChrome ink has been specially treated and sprayed, giving it an archival lifespan of over 60 years.

All prints are hand signed, numbered and embellished with encaustic. This will not effect the longevity of the print since wax is a natural sealant.

*Frame not included.*

More reading for your pleasure:
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Encaustic:
Encaustic is a painting method where color-pigmented beeswax is melted, applied to a surface and reheated to fuse the paint into a smooth or textured finish. The word encaustic comes from the Greek language and means 'to burn in', which refers to the process of fusing the paint.

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About my choice in printing labs:
I chose iolabs as my printer of choice. Why, you might ask would I choose a printer all the way in Pawtucket RI? Because they are community minded and earth-friendly by using eco-friendly methods and materials.

Winged Mother and Child

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:19:05 -0400

$62.50
**SALE** Was $125...marked down to clear space!
Show your Mother how she lifted you up and allowed you to dream. Sale ends after Mother's Day!

Winged Mother and Child
6"x 8" x 2.5"
Encaustic

With subtle elegance, this Mother and Child hold a quiet presence. Although planted, this Mother gives wings to her and her child's dreams.