Magnolia II
12"x12" mixed media encaustic on wood panel with 2.5" deep natural maple floater frame
 
There was something about all the major shifts happening in the world in recent times that pushed me to dig deeper into myself to get in contact with the truest essence of what inspires me to create.  It felt important to keep showing up despite the swirling energies of fear and doubt and to distill the sources of peace, truth, and beauty that shape my days. 
 
As spring unfurled and life started to return to the landscape, I was magnetized to start photographing and documenting the various blooms and blossoming trees I encountered.  I collected a small series of these photos to turn into image transfers and that was the basis of this painting. Layers of water soluble encaustic, copper and gold leaf and pastels on top of the wax combine to create a  luminous, and truly vibrant gem of a painting.
 
Comes ready to hang for years of enjoyment!