My minimalistic and modern approach to this traditional medium has been well received with sales extending across Canada and into the United States. In its simplest form, encaustic is painting with molten beeswax and the art process itself is unpredictable, physically engaging and sensory. I love the alchemy of making my own encaustic medium and the autonomy of being able to adjust the nuances of these organic components to suit my processes.
I savor the warmth of the wax, the sweet honey aroma as it heats on my palette, the textural variables of the art surfaces, and the invigorating use of my torch to fuse the luminous layers of wax.
The desire to surround myself with all things beautiful has always been present in my world.
I was born and raised in northern Saskatchewan and grew up with an appreciation for the beauty of nature and a fascination with the form, colors and textures of plant life.
I received a formal education in psychology and interior design and have pursued various forms of art and a creative expression my entire life. I discovered the mesmerizing process of painting with encaustics in 2017, and since have had the privilege of sharing my original works with many collectors.
Painting with beeswax is a serendipitous process and I consider my work to be a collaboration between the wax and myself.
I am passionate about using this collaboration to share with you my sense of intrigue for the natural beauty that surrounds us everyday, and it is my hope that my original works will bring a sense of joy to the spaces that you cherish.
SHOWS/EXHIBITS:
-Solo artist-Little Bird Patisserie, Saskatoon SK, Nov 2019-Aug 2020
-Solo artist-Odla, Saskatoon SK, Mar-June 2020
-Solo artist-Cafe Gusto, Saskatoon SK, Nov 2020
-Solo artist-Earthbound Bakery, Saskatoon SK, July-Aug 2021
-Solo artist-Una Pizzeria, Saskatoon SK, Sept-Dec 2021
-Solo artist-Calories Restaurant, Saskatoon SK, Nov-Dec 2022
-Mann Art Gallery Winter Festival Art Show and Sale, Prince Albert SK, Feb-Mar 2023
-Award for Creative Exploration- Mann Art Gallery Winter Festival Juried Show, Feb 2023
-Exhibiting artist-Tutt Street Art Gallery, Kelowna BC, August 2023 - March 2024
-Humboldt & District Gallery, Humboldt SK, Sept-Nov 2023
-Guest Artist-Dervilia Art + Design, Spring 2024
-Solo Artist-Hues Art Supplies, Nov 2024
EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENTS in ENCAUSTICS
-Learn to Burn-3 day intensive workshop with Alicia Tormey, Seattle WA, 2018
-Go Big or Go Home, Painting Large with Jaya King, Sacramento CA, 2019
-Private 3 day tutorial with Clare O’Neill, Minneapolis MN, 2020
-Advanced Learn to Burn online course with Alicia Tormey, 2021
-Painting with Fire-weekly online course featuring 52 encaustic artists, 2021-2022
-Theresa Sterling Advanced Encaustic Online Workshop Sept 2022