The Art of the Landscape

When I first got my studio built and had no more excuses, I began to finally paint from my heart. For years most of my work was for someone else…their colors, their dream, their home. While I am grateful and proud to have been a part of making so many people happy, I was finally free to release my happiness. …

“Blue Morning”

Stop by La Cucina Italian kitchen in Mountain City, TN (423-727-0205) to view my latest Encaustic “Blue Morning” . The food is so delicious too!

New Works

Inspired by my recent month long trip to the Yukon Territory, Alaska, British Columbia and Montana, “Alpine Beauty I” and “Alpine Beauty II” are my most recent Encaustics. I tried to capture the rich hues of the majestic mountains and trees that are abundant in this part of the world. The quaking aspen are an inspiration in themselves….so beautiful!

Spring Progress

Its a beautiful spring day here at In Color Studios! I just completed 2 new smaller Encaustics for my “Agate Beauty” Series I.  I also have started a sculpted piece using some crystals that I found at Chevron Trading Post & Bead Co. in Asheville. They will help me to re-create the rim of an agate. This one will part …

Latest Encaustic

Just completed a new Encaustic painting. This latest one was inspired by an agate that I have had for quite a while. Even though the agate is gray, I decided to add color thus the beautiful pink and peach tones you see in “Agate Beauty” . I find my frames at local antique shops, junk stores, Habitat Home Stores or …