encaustic monotypes

these are some pieces i created by a heated wax process. the wax (which can come in any shape but is usually a thick stick form) is applied to a heated metal plate and manipulated to the desired composition. then a single print is taken off the plate which can be the final piece or can be added to with more layers/colors of wax or can be added to in the form of collage which i have done in the middle two pieces by drawing forms with ink on sheer rice papers. it is a fun process and really opened me up to creating abstract prints.

title: chopsticks
size: 9.5"x10"
title: mother oak

size: 15"x22"

title: cypress swamp

size: 23"x16"

title: lily pond

size: 19.5"x12.5"