Measuring 18 by 24 by 1.6 inches, this encaustic mixed media portrait merges delicate figuration with layered abstraction, portraying a woman's face that radiates both vulnerability and resilience. Bold, dark strokes define her eyes, nose, and lips, set against a muted palette of pastel yellows, blues, purples, and pinks. Textured overlays of lace and floral patterns weave throughout the composition, creating depth and a dreamlike atmosphere that reflects the complexity beneath the surface. Through the fusion of wax, pigment, and image transfer on cradled birch, the work conveys a poignant narrative of strength born from survival, inviting viewers to witness the quiet power found in endurance and healing.
I See is a 12 by 16-inch encaustic painting on cradled birch that merges a finely detailed portrait with richly layered abstraction. A woman's face emerges with clarity amid a fragmented field of pastel hues—soft pinks, blues, yellows, and greens—sectioned by black web-like lines that evoke a subtle sense of confinement. The contrast between the realistic facial features and the surrounding abstract mosaic reflects an exploration of entrapment and vulnerability, where beauty and tension coexist. The encaustic medium, combined with pigment and image transfer, lends a tactile quality that enhances the interplay between presence and separation, inviting viewers to contemplate the emotional complexity of being seen yet restrained.