I believe there are as many different ways one can use encaustic medium as there are encaustic artists. I began working with encaustic medium several years ago and have created and sold hundreds of original works. I love that it reaches multiple senses: sight, smell, and touch. As you can see, my subject matter varies, but it typically has a reverence for nature and wildlife.
Here are a few of my favorite pieces.
Subject: Abstract
Subject: Plants, Flowers, and Trees
Subject: Landscape
Subject: Wildlife
Encaustic + Midjourney Ai
Some of my art pieces begin as collaborations with Ai on my computer. I have used Midjourney Ai to conjur images which I then either edit or use in composites to create derivative pieces. (Nothing is sold in its pure Ai form.) A few of these have turned into “minis” and ornaments which I adhere to wood then cover in clear encaustic medium. The collection is a favorite of my Etsy customers.
Suncaustics and Cyanotype Prints
Creating cyanotypes has become a common medium I use in my art. They are made by adding light sensitive chemicals to paper then layering digital negatives or found objects and materials on top. This creates images on the paper when it is exposed to the sun. Since they are all on high quality watercolor paper, I naturally tried to cover some with wax and loved the results. I came up with the name “Suncaustic” since they blend two of my favorite media. Here’s a guide on how I create my cyanotypes if you’re curious about the process.
