Amy Van Winkle Paintings
American, b. 1969
Amy Van Winkle (b. 1969) is an artist living and working in Santa Fe, NM. Although her early artistic career focused on drawing, sketching, and mixed media works, she now works exclusively with the Encaustic medium. Van Winkle’s initial fascination with this ancient medium stemmed from its innate exchange between creation and restraint. The encaustic technique, which dates back to the 5th century BC, is the layering of pigmented beeswax, 20 to 30 coats deep, on a porous wood panel. By heating the surface with each application then scraping away repeatedly, Van Winkle achieves the unique balance of detail and minimalism. Once the composition is complete, mere hints remain of the color and texture residing just beneath the surface. This mastery of technique and dramatic restraint has garnered Van Winkle, a self-taught artist, international recognition. Her influence comes in large part from her surroundings in Santa Fe, as well as her travels throughout Southeast Asia and an elemental love of minimalist design. The exposure and approach is reflected in her works through luminous color, clean lines and captivating composition. Van Winkle hails from Boston, then Chicago. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing. Despite a successful advertising career, she found herself drawn to fine art and began painting, showing, and selling her own work. In 2010, she began exploring with encaustic materials and experienced a swift, meteoric rise into the contemporary art market. Van Winkle’s works reside in private and public collections around the world and she is represented by galleries throughout the US and Taiwan.(Biography provided by Kennedy Contemporary)
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Artist: Amy Van Winkle
Sweet Dreams
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Sweet Disposition
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red green chartreuse
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Don't Worry, Be Happy
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Listen to Silence 2
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Calm and Quiet 2
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
State of Grace 2
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
We'll Burn So Bright Til the Darkness Softly Clears
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
State of Grace 1
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
State of Grace 3
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Field of Joy
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red green chartreuse
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Autumn in Motion 2
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Inner Peace 6
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Inner Peace 4
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Autumn in Motion 3
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Green With Envy
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red green chartreuse
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
The Great Escape 2
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
The Great Escape 1
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
The Great Escape 3
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Star Light, Star Bright
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Summertime 1
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Inner Peace 3
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
Materials
Encaustic
Inner Peace 1
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
Materials
Encaustic
Inner Peace 2
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Dreaming of Warmer Days
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
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Encaustic
Listen to Silence
By Amy Van Winkle
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel.
It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Amy Van Winkle Paintings
Materials
Encaustic
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Amy Van Winkle paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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