My life is a blend of art making which is an entirely internal introverted experience for me as well as counseling in a psychotherapy practice which engages my mind, intellect and heart. I would not be able to chose one over the other if I had to. Creativity and process and an openness to what is in the present moment are what directly link these two parts of my life.
I live in Seattle with my extraordinary partner who helps keep my eye on the ball. My wheel of fortune which is comprised of opportunity to go with the flow, get serious, have a visual voice and believe in it.
My studio is in my home and I welcome anyone who would like to come spend time trying out encaustic painting and carving out some creative time for themselves.

Encaustic painting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The liquid/paste is then applied to a surface — usually prepared wood, though canvas and other materials are often used.
The simplest encaustic mixture can be made from adding pigments to beeswax, but there are several other recipes that can be used — some containing other types of waxes, damar resin, linseed oil, or other ingredients. Pure, powdered pigments can be purchased and used, though some mixtures use oil paints or other forms of pigment.
Metal tools and special brushes can be used to shape the paint before it cools, or heated metal tools can be used to manipulate the wax once it has cooled onto the surface. Today, tools such as heat lamps, heat guns, and other methods of applying heat allow artists to extend the amount of time they have to work with the material. Because wax is used as the pigment binder, encaustics can be sculpted as well as painted. Other materials can be encased or collaged into the surface, or layered, using the encaustic medium to adhere it to the surface.
This technique was notably used in the Fayum mummy portraits from Egypt around 100-300 CE, in the Blachernitissa and other early icons, as well as in many works of 20th-century American artists, including Jasper Johns.
Kut-kut, a lost art of the Philippines implements sgraffito and encaustic techniques. It was practiced by the indigenous tribe of Samar island around 1600 to 1800.[citation needed]
Encaustic art has seen a resurgence in popularity since the 1990s with people using electric irons, hotplates and heated stylus on a variety of different surfaces including card, paper and even pottery. The iron makes producing a variety of artistic patterns elementary. However, the medium is not limited to just abstract designs, it can be used to create complex paintings, just as other media such as oil and acrylic.

Sold as a Set. These pieces are a full hearted nod to the art of psychotherapy.

These paintings are available separately or as a set for $500