Clouded Mesa , Encaustic , oils and metal leaf on cradled board , 10 x 10 inches , 2015
Encaustic medium turned out to be the perfect material to create ethereal landscapes that represent lifelong ideas in my mind and feelings in my heart . Mysterious forests , tranquil shorelines , desert mesas , golden prairies and coastal marshes have all found their way into my work . I have even taken inspiration recently from listening to some hauntingly beautiful Italian arias .