This original art piece uses my photograph of an old cabin in northern Michigan. Sometimes, when you take the backroads, you come across these little forgotten gems. Just think of the stories they could tell!
The piece features layers of encaustic (beeswax) medium and oil pigments. Edges of the piece are in midnight blue oil paint and feature drips from the hot beeswax medium, which adds to the tactile nature of the finished piece.
The encaustic wax encases the images, and each new layer lets the layers below show through. Encaustic pieces offer a wonderful depth, texture, and tactile nature for the viewer to enjoy.
These small original art pieces are interesting on their own, or you can select several of your favorites to create an interesting and unique art collection when placed together on your wall - see photos for an example featuring some of my 4 x 4 mini encaustic pieces.
I use copies of my photos (so as not to destroy the originals with the heat of the wax and fuser) and when objects like keys and hardware are included, they are authentic vintage pieces. On cradled birch board, signed, ready for hanging.
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