Sometimes we all need a shield...

This painting, "Shield Me,"  was inspired by the land and the mountains of the

north west where i live.

To me the circular, rust colored shape symbolizes a shield,

and the heavy wire the ever-protecting strength that holds the

shield in place. 

Sometimes we all need a shield.

"The Promise"

Deep in our memory there is a place that holds a promise.

Of hope, of sunny skies and lush meadow grass,

Of the truth that only the earth knows. 

"The Promise" symbolizes that truth.

This painting with it's seemingly simple design

and made with layer after layer of colored wax

alternating with clear beeswax is an invitation to bask i

n the sunshine.

As I explore new techniques

and ways to work with encaustic wax,  I grow as an

artist and my visions become

my art.

"Lost and Found," 

This is an encaustic painting of a landscape in the

springtime.  I remember as a young girl how much

I loved grassy fields.  

I grew up in the city, and a drive to the countryside

was one of my very favorite things.  I used to

make who ever was driving stop the car so

I could go sit in the long grass,

or lie down to look at the sky.

The  flower is one that I had pressed in a book and found recently.   

So, even though a moment may be gone,

in a small flower there is still a part of

the memory that lives on.

 

Comments

[lyle baxter]

roxanne, I like your little pictures. you have a way with the wax that is very easy on the eye! think I like the Promise best. reminds me too of sunny, youthful times! thanks for showing us!

[Jacky]

Roxanne your rose picture has such a beautiful, springlike feel to it...and innocence, simple beauty.

Jacky xox

[robyn]

Though every picture tells a story I enjoyed reading the thoughts behind these little gems.

[mary ann]

Lovely...the wax creates rich layers as the memories are also layered over the years. The first one speaks as a prayer with the colors and wax enriching the objects. Great post!

[Donna Watson]

layers of wax that layers your memories.. lovely

[azirca]

These encaustic pieces are lovely Roxanne. They radiate a soft glow that is quite beautiful.

[Gaby Bee]

Your encaustic pieces are amazing, I just love all the textures and details.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment!

Have a lovely week!
Gaby xo

[katiejane]

You do a fantastic job with encaustic. When I try this the layers of wax are too thick and the painting disappears, but yours are so good. They always have that dreamy, majical look, like viewing them through foggy windows. I like the prose you wrote for them also. Very nice.

[karen cole]

All I can say Roxanne, is keep on playing with those encaustics. They are each beautiful in their own way, but I am particularly drawn to the flower floating through the landscape.

[mansuetude]

Lovely floating dreamy quality to the promise. This talk about stopping in the grassy field, too, so wonderful. Brings back such sense memory.

I sure could have used a "shield" to keep the wind away this week. Brr..

Happy Valentines

[Chris]

These are so sweet and lovely. I think that yellow is amazing.

[Seth]

You landscapes are sensational Roxanne. It feels like the many layers you create are like time passing in the land. Beautiful!