Webb City, MO, United States
I am excited to share with you my collection of work titled “Exploration.” These pieces reflect the ...
About the artist
Joined In 2016
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About the artist
Joined In 2016
(13 Followers)
I am excited to share with you my collection of work titled “Exploration.” These pieces reflect the various stages of my three-year journey in encaustic painting. After a long break from the fine arts, I found myself needing to disconnect from the daily barrage of technology. So, I taught myself the basics of encaustics and I began experimenting in photo encaustics. I soon transitioned into abstract landscapes and nonrepresentational pieces. I enjoy exploring the texture, translucent quality, and fluidity that can be achieved through the medium. Most of my paintings are inspired by observations made during my daily commute and travels and the emotions these experiences invoke.
Encaustic is a wax-based paint made of beeswax, resin, and pigment. The mixture is heated to about 170 degrees Fahrenheit and kept at a molten state for painting. The encaustic paint is applied to a rigid surface. After each layer is applied, the piece is fused by blowtorch or heat gun. This technique creates a unique texture and vibrancy that’s difficult to reproduce in other mediums.
2002-2006 – Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design at Missouri Southern State University
Group Exhibitions:
• 2018 – Small Works Auction – George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO
• 2018 – Between The Lines: A World Without People – Springfield Regional Arts Council @ The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield, MO
• 2018 – Art Speaks – Joplin Regional Artists Coalition (JRAC) @ artCentral, Carthage, MO
• 2017 – New Beginnings– Joplin Regional Artists Coalition (JRAC) @ George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO
• 2017 – Members Show – George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO
• 2017 – Yes, We Can! – Joplin Regional Artists Coalition (JRAC) @ Cottey College, Nevada, MO
• 2017 – 48th Annual River Road Show – Art Guild of Louisiana @ Louisiana State Archives Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA
• 2017 – 6th Annual Encaustic Exhibition – Morpho Gallery, Chicago, IL
• 2017 – Art Medley – Post Art Library, Joplin, MO
• 2017 – Love Languages – Joplin Regional Artists Coalition (JRAC) @ artCentral, Carthage, MO
• 2017 Heartland Artist Exhibition – Tim Murphy Art Gallery, Merriam Drive, KS
• 2017 – Urban + Abstract – Buttonwood Art Space, Kansas City, MO
• 2016 – Vibrant – Joplin Regional Artists Coalition (JRAC) @ Buttonwood Art Space, Kansas City, MO
• 2016 Members Show – George A. Spiva Center for the Arts,...
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