Tea for Two is inspired by the quiet beauty that can be found in everyday life. The natural elements of the birds and plants interact with the everyday objects, creating a narrative of quiet domestic life intertwined with the outdoors.

Tea for Two is a completely hand-painted encaustic mixed-media painting. This painting features multiple layers of hand-brushed encaustic wax, oil pigments, and copper leaf on a custom, hand-made and painted sustainable birch wood cradled panel, set within a custom, hand-made floating frame crafted from hardwood. This is an original encaustic mixed-media work that is extremely archival, non-reproducible, and one that also adds depth to the original painting, creating a dream-like effect. 

Encaustic Fine Art  –

• Encaustic works are extremely archival as the beeswax makes them impervious to moisture so they will not deteriorate, yellow, or darken. In addition, these works do not need to be varnished or protected by glass.

• These archival works are quite durable, but as with any fine art, care should be given. In normal household conditions, there should be no fear of the work melting, as the combination of the wax and resin will not melt unless exposed to temperatures over 150 degrees Fahrenheit. It would not be advisable to leave an encaustic work in an automobile subject to extreme conditions or to hang in front of a window with direct high-heat sun, such as in a desert-like environment. Likewise, encaustic works could be sensitive to cold temperatures, and these types of conditions should be avoided.
• Some encaustic works may appear hazy or what is known as “bloom” over time. If work becomes hazy, this can be alleviated by simply rubbing the surface with a soft lint-free cloth or nylon to return the work to its original nature as the encaustic wax continues to cure and harden during the first to third years of its life.

Buyers outside of the continental USA must contact me first for shipping information.

This work is part of a small still life series that features birds with domestic objects. 

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