On the Rocks

This encaustic painting captures the serene yet vibrant essence of Georgian Bay. The medium of encaustic—melted beeswax mixed with damar resin—brings texture, depth, and luminosity to the scene, while the incorporation of UV pigments adds a layer of captivating fluorescence that shifts in different light conditions.

The foreground features the strong, elegant pines that have withstood the test of time, their twisted trunks and sweeping branches reaching toward the sky. The rich, earthy tones of their bark are layered with translucent wax, allowing the natural grain of the wood to emerge from beneath the surface, creating a sense of movement and life.

In the distance, the waters of Georgian Bay stretch out, shimmering with a surreal glow, the UV pigment subtly intensifying the colours of the water and sky, capturing the ethereal beauty of the bay under a shifting, clouded sky. The water ripples gently, the interplay between the wax layers and UV pigment lending a sense of depth and fluidity that seems to change as the viewer moves around the piece.

The surrounding rocks, etched by time, are detailed in warm, molten shades, contrasting with the cool greens and blues of the pines and water. The texture of the wax enhances the tactile quality of the scene, inviting the viewer to imagine the roughness of the tree bark or the smoothness of the water’s surface. As the viewer stands before the piece, the UV pigments come alive, offering a dynamic, almost magical visual experience, as if the scene breathes and evolves under the changing light.

Medium: Encaustic

Dimensions: 48"x 48"

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