life is the art of drawing without an eraser

I'm a Denver-based graphic designer who, after years painting in oil and watercolor, discovered encaustics after a friend encouraged me to take a workshop at the Art Students League of Denver. From the first fuse, I fell in love with everything about the medium—from the smell of the wax to the magical way it fuses each layer together, inviting both intention and chance.

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My work draws inspiration from the shapes and textures of nature. I create abstract layers using botanical prints made from plants in my garden, along with fragments of vintage letters, book pages, and dress patterns. To add depth and texture, I incorporate imprints of plants, vintage buttons, tokens, and other found materials. The result is a collection of abstract mixed media paintings that are rich in detail and character.