This series of encaustic works are layered images; the backgrounds were created from a 1920s wallpaper samples book. A layer of encaustic medium was applied over the backgrounds. The line drawings were printed onto thin Japanese paper and then cut out and placed onto the compositions and another layer of encaustic medium was applied. A final touch of gold foil was added to the surface of the panels.
The images offer possibilities for speculation on life and destiny, the quirky and the curious, and the fascinating possibilities that exist for the traveler.
Hope and Good Fortune 2018 background layer inkjet print on Hahnemuhle 188gsm PhotoRag paper, drawings on Japanese paper, gold foil, encaustic medium on wooden panel 21 x 15.5 cm
Beastie Friends 2018 background layer inkjet print on Hahnemuhle 188gsm PhotoRag paper, drawings on Japanese paper, gold foil, encaustic medium on wooden panel 21 x 15.5 cm
Another Beginning 2018 background layer inkjet print on Hahnemuhle 188gsm PhotoRag paper, drawings on Japanese paper, gold foil, encaustic medium on wooden panel 21 x 15 cm
Gazelle in Flight 2018 background layer inkjet print on Hahnemuhle 188gsm PhotoRag paper, drawings on Japanese paper, gold foil, encaustic medium on wooden panel 21 x 15 cm
Unchartered Destiny 2018 background layer inkjet print on Hahnemuhle 188gsm PhotoRag paper, drawings on Japanese paper, gold foil, encaustic medium on wooden panel 21 x 15 cm
Two birds watching 2018 background layer inkjet print on Hahnemuhle 188gsm PhotoRag paper, drawings on Japanese paper, gold foil, encaustic medium on wooden panel 21 x 15 cm
Lost in reflection 2018 background layer inkjet print on Hahnemuhle 188gsm PhotoRag paper, drawings on Japanese paper, gold foil, encaustic medium on wooden panel 21 x 15 cm
Solo Journeyman 2013 pokerwork, mixed media, and encaustic on hoop ply 18 x 13 cm
Cocoon of coconut ice 2013 pokerwork, mixed media, and encaustic on hoop ply 13 x 18 cm