Art by Medium: Encaustic

Clarence Van Duzer (American, 1920-2009) The Sea, c. 1950 Asphaltum, encaustic and silver leaf on masonite Signed upper left 48.5 x 48 inches In the annals of Cleveland art history,...

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A dirt path cuts between a golden field and the San Francisco Bay, leading to the rolling hills in the distance. Vibrant colors bring warmth to the scenery. Art...

Tony Scherman (1950 - 2023) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. He is renowned internationally for his work, typically executed in encaustic, a mix of wax an...

In this contemporary painting on panel, light periwinkle blue encaustic (pigmented beeswax) is accented with pale lilac purple edges. Signed, dated and titled on verso. Joanne Matte...

Signed and numbered 1/1. Medium: encaustic collagraph monoprint Year: 2011 Image Size: 11 x 9 inches a richly textured encaustic collagraph by Elise Wagner, an artist known for merg...

Wonderful encaustic landscape of Coastal Farm by Northern California artist Gregory Fetler (American, b. 1946), 1973. Signed and dated lower right hand corner and on verso. Attached ...

Contemporary, abstract vibrant purple and lavender encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel accented with bright teal blue along the edge. Signed, dated and titled on ve...

Inspired by nature, Noah has an impressionistic style that borders the edge of abstraction. He creates landscapes and florals with bold colors and a sense of movement that draw you ...

encaustic on paper

Gloria Dudfield (1922-2015) Untitled c.1960s Mixed media: gouache, pastel and encaustic on newsprint 12"x19.5" paper cut unevenly, unframed Unsigned Gloria (Fischer) Dudfield July 1...

Series: Plunge Triptych Oil and encaustic Size: 80" x 108" (36" x 80" each panel) Using unconventional hardware - a blow torch, iron and other heated tools - along with paper, enc...

In this contemporary encaustic sculpture, colorful layers of pigmented beeswax suggest geological formations. Sculpture is on the right side of image in photo of grouping. Laura Mor...

Bright pale lavender encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel with pale mint blue in the background and light purple along the edges. Signed and titled on verso. Joanne...

Contemporary encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting in oil, pigments from Morocco and India, volcanic ash from Ecuador, rice paper, gold leaf, electronic components from circuit boar...

Abstract encaustic painting with a green, earth toned palette. Made with natural plant material (Northern Sea Oats) "Chasmanthium Insignias I" made by Allyson Levy in 2021 encaustic and plant material on wood panel, 24 x 24 x 1 inches Lightweight, hangs with one d-ring, Signed, verso This modern abstract encaustic painting by Allyson Levy is made with Northern Sea Oats and green encaustic, sealed with a layer of neutral wax on a wood panel. The artist begins by finding the organic material in her 4-acre garden in upstate New York which she then arranges and embeds with encaustic on a wooden panel. The brown, earth toned sea oats are laid in a linear pattern on a wood panel with a surface of green encaustic and then sealed with clear wax. The encaustic wraps around to the sides of the panel, revealing some bumps and downward drips, accumulated during the natural drying process. The piece is lightweight and hangs on one d-ring. About the artist and her work: After moving to the rural town of Stone Ridge, NY seventeen years ago and starting a 4-acre botanical garden with her husband, mixed media artist, Allyson Levy, has found endless inspiration in the plant kingdom that surrounds her. The garden itself, named “Hortus Conclusus”, consisting of thousands of rare plants and edibles, remains at the epicenter of Levy’s art making. A fascination with earth’s bounty is expressed with her works in encaustic. Assorted organic material such as leaves, seeds, branches, insect wings...

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY For me, combining the techniques of the ancient Greco-Roman painters with those of the old and new masters help to create unique modern images. As with all encaustic...

Patricia Zippin Silver Wrinkles 1980s Mixed Media 30.5"x 22.75", unframed Signed in paint bottom center Patricia Jayne Zippin (1930-2015) She was born to Ben and Dorothy Schubert on...

Pressman works in various media. The oil paintings require a different approach as they dry more slowly than the encaustic work. As such, the oils sit with the artist often for month...

This is a vibrant teal blue and light green encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel is accented with luminous lime green details along the edge. Signed, dated and title...

Tracy Spadafora's “Dumpster 508”, is from her series “Left Behind: Visual Histories”. This contemporary encaustic and oil painting consists of green, rust, white, and brown colors, w...

Tracy Spadafora's “Seek Higher Ground”, is from her series “Left Behind: Visual Histories”. This contemporary encaustic and oil painting consists of tan, grey, blue, black, and red c...

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "Almost There" 2021 Encaustic paint and paper on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Almost There” is a luminous abstract work created with encaustic and paper on a cradled wood panel. The composition is anchored by a radiant golden field layered with softened geometric forms, linear markings, and a flowing turquoise passage that guides the eye across the surface. Goren’s use of encaustic allows for rich translucency and depth, with molten wax binding pigment and paper into a tactile, atmospheric surface. Repeating rounded shapes and subtle linear rhythms suggest movement, mapping, and quiet progression, while the contrast between warm yellows and cool blues creates a sense of balance and anticipation. The title reflects this visual language, evoking transition, momentum, and the emotional space between arrival and journey. Blending abstraction with a meditative sense of structure, “Almost There” exemplifies Goren’s refined approach to encaustic painting, where color, texture, and process converge. The work is well-suited for collectors drawn to contemporary abstraction, material-driven practice, and pieces that offer both visual warmth and conceptual subtlety. About the Artist: Rinat Goren is an Israeli-American artist based in California whose contemporary encaustic works explore the relationship between thought, structure, and emotion. Born in Israel and residing in the U.S. for most of her life, Goren has long been drawn to both observation and creation, translating the complexity of the human mind into layered visual compositions. Her encaustic paintings—formed by applying molten beeswax mixed with pigment—evoke a tactile, sensory experience that reflects her fascination with systems, decision-making, and the creative act itself. She works with geometry, color, and abstraction to celebrate our innate capacity to reflect, choose, and act with intention. Goren’s process is rooted in one of the world’s oldest painting...

Robot Butler Stole My Girl 2019 Collage, encaustic wax & oil colour on deep-fame board 600 x 600 mm

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "Wrapped in Thoughts III" 2019 Encaustic paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Wrapped i...

Laura Moriarty's Ex Uno Plures 7 is a contemporary encaustic monotype on Japanese kozo paper. Layers of pigmented beeswax on lightweight paper create an undulating composition sugges...

Tracy Spadafora's “Display of Beauty”, is from her series “Left Behind: Visual Histories”. This contemporary encaustic and oil painting consists of pink, grey, dark red, and blue col...

Tracy Spadafora's “A Place for Thought”, is from her series “Left Behind: Visual Histories”. This contemporary encaustic and oil painting consists of aqua blues, brown, pink, orange,...

Tracy Spadafora's “Reflective Dumpster”, is from her series “Left Behind: Visual Histories”. This contemporary encaustic and oil painting consists of dark and light blues, rust, brow...

"Fern" — mixed-media painting of a fern isolated against a textural blue background by Donise English Oil and encaustic on paper Image size: 16 x 20 inches / Frame size: 21.25 x 25 ...

Neo-Expressionist painting depicts a young woman in luminous light. Encaustic on canvas, 13 x 16 inches. Unsigned. Minor paint loss along left edge.

35.5 x 25.5 inches

In this contemporary encaustic monotype, layers of pigmented beeswax on a scroll of lightweight mulberry paper create an undulating composition suggesting layers of the earth's crust...

In this contemporary encaustic monotype, layers of pigmented beeswax on lightweight kozo paper create an undulating composition suggesting layers of the earth's crust and geological ...

poppy and encaustic on wood panel 14 x 14 x 1 inches This work on panel is being offered by Carrie Haddad Gallery, located in Hudson, NY. This modern encaustic painting by Allyson L...

This is a square, vibrant peach, pink and pale orange encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel with soft periwinkle and pale lilac highlights and light purple edges. Sig...

In this contemporary encaustic monotype, layers of pigmented beeswax on lightweight kozo paper create an undulating composition suggesting layers of the earth's crust and geological ...

In this contemporary encaustic monotype, layers of pigmented beeswax on lightweight kozo paper create an undulating composition suggesting layers of the earth's crust and geological ...

Contemporary pigment print 36 x 45.5 inches unframed Japanese Kozo paper infused with encaustic on 4 panels, each panel is 36 inches x 11 inches edition of 12 Jeri Eisenberg's photographs, which capture nature's beautiful moments, are printed on panels of thin Japanese Kozo paper. The paper's translucent quality compliments the image with delicate sophistication. A thin layer of encaustic is applied on top of the photograph panels, creating a matte, smooth surface. Here, four black and white panels combine to depict a sky-scape that could easily be mistaken for an abstract water color due to the style of this negative photograph...

Abstract painting made with light green encaustic and brown hemp leaves and branches resembling a tree Happanese, made by Allyson Levy in 2020 48 x 34 inches hemp leaves, branches, a...

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "'I' is For Individuals" 2023 Encaustic paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “I Is for Individuals” is a contemplative piece by Rinat Goren. Rendered in encaustic, the work features a rhythmic field of softly silhouetted human figures interspersed with horizontal bands of warm ochre, rust, and muted red. The palette is restrained yet expressive, allowing form, spacing, and repetition to carry the emotional weight of the composition. Goren’s signature encaustic technique creates a luminous, layered surface in which wax, pigment, and drawing coexist. The figures appear both distinct and anonymous, suspended within a subtle grid that suggests structure, systems, and shared space. Each figure maintains its own posture and presence, reinforcing the theme of individuality within a collective environment. Conceptually, the work reflects on identity, autonomy, and coexistence. The title underscores this tension, emphasizing the singular “I” while situating it within a larger context. “I Is for Individuals” exemplifies Goren’s ability to merge abstraction and figuration into a quiet, psychologically resonant visual language. About the Artist: Rinat Goren is an Israeli-American artist based in California whose contemporary encaustic works explore the relationship between thought, structure, and emotion. Born in Israel and residing most of her life in the U.S., Goren has long been drawn to both observation and creation, translating the complexity of the human mind into layered visual compositions. Her encaustic paintings—formed by applying molten beeswax mixed with pigment—evoke a tactile, sensory experience that reflects her fascination with systems, decision-making, and the creative act itself. She works with geometry, color, and abstraction to celebrate our innate capacity to reflect, choose, and act with intention. Goren’s process is rooted in one of the world’s oldest painting...

In this contemporary painting, dark red encaustic (pigmented beeswax) is accented with subtle lilac, gray and lavender details and a light purple edge. Signed, dated and titled on ve...

Encaustic, abstracted landscape of a country farm field with autumn foliage "November Light" made in 2024 by Regina Quinn encaustic and oil with wax on panel 12 x 9 inches unframed ...

Abstract painting with assorted neutral toned golden tree bark and purple violet encaustic "Barking Betula", by Hudson Valley artist, Allyson Levy, mad...

Poppy Pods in Red, 2018 48" X 24" (vertical) 24" x 48" (horizontal) This long, rectangular, modern, abstract encaustic painting by Allyson Levy is made with assorted brown and beig...

Hesse describes of his work, "encaustic is the perfect paint with which to explore this balance between control and chaos. In trying to wrestle a recognizable image from a fluid and ...

Layered and complex abstracted landscape by Lauren Ohlgren (American, b. 1959). At the base layer, this piece is an abstracted landscape, with saturate purple and green trees. Sketches of trees...

In this contemporary painting on panel, pale lavender, pinky purple encaustic (pigmented beeswax) is accented with light lilac details in and light teal blue along the edge. Signed a...

In this contemporary abstract painting, vibrant metallic silver and bright teal blue encaustic (pigmented beeswax) is accented with bright blue on the edge. Signed and titled on vers...

An unusual encaustic (pigment and wax) landscape cream, pale blue and light yellow accented with teal blue, yellow and orange. The painting has sculptural details along the lower edg...

Denise Regan Bubble, 2017 oil and encaustic on canvas 24 x 36 in. This oil painting on canvas by Denise Regan depicts a colorful still life with a fish and flowers, rendered in her ...

Expressionist style encaustic landscape on green mountains against a stormy grey sky "Approaching Storm" by Regina Quinn, made in 2024 oil paint and encaustic on panel 24 x 36 inches...

Abstract still life photograph of yellow Acacia flowers and green leaves against a white sky background Photograph printed on Japanese Kozo paper infused with encaustic on four panel...

This is an abstract encaustic painting by Linda Bigness with silver and gold leaf on board with neutral sides. The painting features a multicolored palette with vibrant teal, red, ye...

Les Thomas has long recognized painting as a language in its own right, and its diversity in terms of poetic and conceptual messages, exhibited by each individual picture. Les Thoma...

A vibrant cobalt blue and bright turquoise encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel accented with subtle orange and red details. Signed and titled on verso. Joanne Matt...

Barbara Hocker sees her life’s vocation as being an ambassador for the natural world through her art. Nature is facing many challenges right now. Hock...

Patricia Zippin Study For Anaganaga 3/6 1980s Mixed Media 30.25"x 23", unframed Signed in pencil bottom right and titled bottom left and signed and titled in pencil on reverse Patri...

This is an abstract encaustic painting by Linda Bigness. It features multicolored palette with silver leaf accents and neutral sides. Dabs of paint and organic shapes and linework ar...

'The Way It Was' by Susan Thornbury is an abstract composition full of texture and movement rendered in mixed media on panel. Measuring 36 x 36 in, this piece showcases the artist's distinctive style and command of composition. A perfect addition for collectors seeking contemporary abstracts with presence and personality. Susan Thornbury creates richly layered mixed media paintings that feel both modern and timeless. Working on wood panels with plaster and wax, she builds surfaces that are as much about what’s revealed as what’s concealed. Her compositions often begin with structure—repeating motifs inspired by antique textiles, vintage wallpaper, or family heirlooms—then soften and evolve through an intuitive, hands-on process of scraping, sanding, and waxing. The result is work that feels quiet but deeply tactile, inviting viewers to linger and discover the nuance within every petal, line, and edge. A background in graphic design shapes Susan’s sensibility: there’s a balance between pattern and spontaneity, symmetry and imperfection. Whether working in soft sage greens, misty grays, or whispery whites, she leans into the beauty of restraint, letting texture and subtle shifts in color carry the emotion. Susan lives and works in Atlanta, where she shares a home with her husband, two daughters, and their spunky rat terrier...

This poured wax painting in green by Joanne Ungar, is composed with the geometric forms of recycled packaging, layered and infused with pigmented wax. A vibrant sculptural painting, ...