My mother’s favorite activity is shelling on the beach. Growing up, her favorites to find were and still are wampum (this inspiration) , sea glass and sand dollars. I can’t remember how many times we would find shells in the dryer because they were stuffed in every pocket. It makes me smile just thinking about it all.

DETAILS: Original encaustic painting on wood. 8x8,” 2022. Unframed art on a wood panel with 1+ 7/8” depth and white-washed edges. Hanging hardware included. Packed and shipped in insulated boxes to accommodate the fragility of the beeswax.

*Encaustic is a centuries-old process of painting with melted beeswax, tree sap (damar resin) and oil paint. Beeswax is a natural surface and medium that may include tiny fibers or textures caught in the wax. This is a natural part of the process. The medium/surface takes two months to fully cure so treat it gently until then. Once fully cured an encaustic painting can hang over a fireplace without melting. Even after curing it is never recommended to hang encaustic art in direct light, close to a window as the passive solar can cause melting or sweating.

Note: Encaustic is a natural medium and inherently may contain inclusions like air bubbles or particles in the wax surface.

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