I’m leading a double life. A web designer and mother by day—and an artist by night! Well, maybe that is a triple life, plus you add in the rock climbing…Well, you get the idea.
The degree I have in Fine art (specializing in graphic design) has been put to good use as a web designer. However, lately my inner artist has emerged and fine art has been my nightly passion. It’s such a pleasure to take out the old paint brushes and pottery tools, find the art books and just create. My focus has been on mixed media art and encaustic painting.
What is encaustic art, you ask? While I use a variety of materials, encaustic wax is the primary medium of each piece. Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, is created by colored pigments added to hot beeswax. The liquid is then applied to a surface, usually prepared wood. The word encaustic comes from Greek and means to burn in, which refers to the process of fusing the paint. Encaustic painting was practiced by Greek artists as far back as the 5th century B.C.the inspiration.
What do I love about it? Sharing a modern artistic vision with a centuries old medium. My orignial art, giclée prints and art journals can be found at Red Step Artworks and notecards of my art images are available at Fountainhead Bookstore in Hendersonville, NC.
Following is a glimpse at my portfolio. For more information, visit my fine art site: MtnArtist.com.