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There is a poem always in my head -- "The Rainy Day" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. One line stood out for this piece, "Thy fate is the common fate of all."
Having worked as a court reporter and broadcast closed captioner for 30 years, I wanted to use my shorthand notes in my artwork. The letters in the lower left is shorthand for "thy fate is."
I am thrilled with the result using collage.
To be able to introduce the element of machine shorthand into my encaustic painting is an exciting new direction for my encaustic art practice. To combine
| Date: | September 2021 |
| Technique: | Encaustic Mixed Media on Cradle Board |
| Styles: | Abstract, Surrealism |
| Contents: | Plant, Tree, Landscape |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Unframed Size: | 8in x 3in x 1.5in |
| Frame: | Not framed |
| Weight: | 1.0 lb |
Cindy James
Edmonton, Alberta
Encaustic wax is a perfect fit for my inquisitive nature. I am as enamoured with the glassy smooth surfaces as I am with the textural capabilities of wax, and the ability to transform a painting into something sculptural is a constant source of wonder and delight.