Encaustic Art

Discovering Encaustic Art

I fell in love with Encaustic art during one of my creative getaways—those special vacation moments when I could fully immerse myself in making. I was fortunate to learn from Andrea Bird[1], a gifted artist who generously shared her time and knowledge during weeklong summer courses. Later, I continued my journey with Supria Karmaker, whose soulful approach introduced me to new techniques and encouraged me to incorporate elements of spirituality into my work.

 

I find the Encaustic medium organic and freeing in the sense that you cannot hold on what you want to do with “painting” as the wax has a way of being what it needs to be and develops into something that has more meaning and relevance than you try to impose upon it. Plus of course it is so fragrant!

 

Working with encaustic feels like a dance with nature itself—fluid, fragrant, and full of surprises. The wax doesn’t just take direction; it leads, evolving into something deeper and more meaningful than anything I could plan. It’s liberating to let go and let the medium speak for itself

 

Encaustic painting is pure magic. The wax moves with its own rhythm—organic, fragrant, and totally freeing. I never know what it’ll become, but it always speaks louder than my intentions. Letting go is part of the beauty.

 

Today, my art is a fusion of storytelling, texture, and meaning. Grounded in a lifelong passion for creating, a desire to connect through expression and quiet spirituality, and a belief in the healing power of the creative process.