Encaustic Abstract Paintings

Pre-Johnsonian Equilibrium 2019 Encaustic wax, rust & oil colour on deep-fame board 600 x 600 mm

Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heated encaustic (beeswax and resin) to contemporary cold wax and oil stick techniques....

Patricia Zippin Shades of Blue 1980s Mixed Media 15"x 11.5", unframed Signed in ink on lower right Patricia Jayne Zippin (1930-2015) She was born to Ben and Dorothy Schubert on Janu...

Rinat Goren (Israeli, American, born 1964) "Waiting" 2023 Encaustic paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Waiting” is a refined, contemporary figurative-abstract encaustic work. The composition centers on a stylized female figure set against a richly layered grid of warm reds, oranges, and golden tones. The figure is integrated into the architectural structure of the painting, appearing both present and suspended within the surrounding geometry. Goren’s encaustic technique builds luminous depth through translucent wax layers, incised lines, and embedded shapes. The grid-like background evokes urban systems, schedules, and quiet rhythms, while the elongated figure introduces a human pause within this ordered framework. Her posture suggests stillness and anticipation, reinforcing the painting’s title and emotional undercurrent. Balancing abstraction with figuration, “Waiting” reflects Goren’s ongoing exploration of time, presence, and human experience within structured environments. The warm palette and tactile surface give the work an inviting yet contemplative quality. 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...

Patricia Zippin The Sun 1980s Mixed Media 11.25"x 15", unframed Signed bottom right in paint Patricia Jayne Zippin (1930-2015) She was born to Ben and Dorothy Schubert on January 5...

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...

Patricia Zippin Temescal 3 1980s Mixed Media 30.5"x 22.5", unframed Signed in paint on bottom right and signed and titled on reverse in pencil Patricia Jayne Zippin (1930-2015) She ...

Waddell's sophisticated modernist paintings have attracted widespread recognition. A former cattle rancher, Waddell most often paints freely rendered range animals roaming the vast p...

Series: Layered Desert Oil and encaustic Size: 36" x 36" with silver floater frame Using unconventional hardware - a blow torch, iron and other heated tools - along with paper, en...

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...

Mary was born in Ohio and has lived in Memphis, Tennessee since the mid-1990s. Following studies in graphic design and painting, she began working in encaustic in 2001. Mary grew u...

Marti Somers Rice Bowl (an Asian inspired image with chopsticks and a bowl of rice) with fish. hand written poem verso. 24 X 24 inches A California artist, Somers received her BFA a...

Tracy Spadafora's “Dumpster 440”, is from her series “Left Behind: Visual Histories”. This contemporary encaustic and oil painting consists of orange, yellow, rust, brown, white, and...

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...

Lisa Pressman earned her BA in Art from Douglas College, Rutgers University and an MFA from Bard College. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad, incl...

Born in Beacon, New York, returning exhibitor Laura Moriarty received training through an apprenticeship in hand papermaking (1986-1990), and is otherwise self-taught. Since 1992, he...

Marti Somers Surrealist dream imagery with fish 24 X 24 inches A California artist, Somers received her BFA at the University of Hawaii. She returned to California and worked as a g...

Born in Beacon, New York, returning exhibitor Laura Moriarty received training through an apprenticeship in hand papermaking (1986-1990), and is otherwise self-taught. Since 1992, he...

encaustic on canvas Neo-romantic painter Hiro Yokose fuses multiple layers of wax and oil paint to create mysterious, veiled landscapes illuminated with flashes of light in the sky...

encaustic on Dibond b. 1954, Reno Nevada Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, which incorporates pigment with heated beeswax. He discovered encau...

Anything You Lose Comes Round in a Different Form (Abstract painting) Collage, Encaustic, Charcoal and Ink on panel - Unframed. Adams works on panel and paper, using a mixture of p...

Anything You Lose Comes Round in a Different Form (Abstract painting) Collage, Encaustic, Charcoal and Ink on panel - Unframed. Adams works on panel and paper, using a mixture of p...

My work is a visual and increasingly literal patchwork quilt containing little and big pieces of myself and the archetypal imagery developed over the course of my practice. Within t...

encaustic on canvas Neoromantic painter Hiro Yokose fuses multiple layers of wax and oil paint to create mysterious, veiled landscapes illuminated with flashes of light in the sky a...

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

My work is a visual and increasingly literal patchwork quilt containing little and big pieces of myself and the archetypal imagery developed over the course of my practice. Within t...

encaustic on canvas Neo-romantic painter Hiro Yokose fuses multiple layers of wax and oil paint to create mysterious, veiled landscapes illuminated with flashes of light in the sky...

Encaustic and oil on canvas

abstract 40/40 40 x 40 x 3 inches. 22 lbs Encaustic Paint Hand signed. by the artist Artist's Commentary: "Like humans, each of these 400 squares, while all being squares, is un...

This is an abstract encaustic painting with pure pigments and a coating of shellac for extra texture. It reminds me of the rocky coast of Norway and slipping by boat between them. A...

This is a square, vibrant orange and purple encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel accented with bright pink and subtle gold details. Signed, dated and titled on verso...

encaustic on canvas Neoromantic painter Hiro Yokose fuses multiple layers of wax and oil paint to create mysterious, veiled landscapes illuminated with flashes of light in the sky a...

Encaustic and oil on canvas on wood

encaustic on panel b. 1954, Reno Nevada Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic on large abstract paintings. A practitioner of Abstract Expressionism, David layers bees...

SKYLAR FEIN was born in Greenwich Village and raised in the Bronx. He has had many careers including teaching nonviolent resistance under the umbrella of the Quakers, working for a g...

"After the Thunderstorm" made in 2025 by Regina Quinn encaustic and oil on panel 12 x 12 inches Custom framed in walnut floater frame, 14 x 14 x 2 inches framed. " Beginning with w...

Brown, Orange, Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow, Red Mary was born in Ohio and has lived in Memphis, Tennessee since the mid-1990s. Following studies in graphic design and painting, she be...

Abstract encaustic painting with dyed teal, indigo, white and beige fabrics "White Breezes & Blue Skies" made by Hudson Valley artist, Alaina Enslen, in 2022 Encaustic & dyed fabrics mounted on panel 17 x 26 x 2 inches unframed, sides reveal raw panel and wrapped fabric Excellent condition, ready to hang Lightweight Signed, verso This abstract minimalist painting is made with repurposed pieces of found fabrics in complementary tones of teal, indigo, and beige on an encaustic white background. The fabrics, which are adhered to a light wood Birch panel and layered with a subtle layer of encaustic, are arranged in a whimsical motif that accentuates the spontaneous dyed patterns. The layers of fabric and encaustic create a textured, impasto surface. About the artist: Alaina Enslen expresses her artistic vision through repurposed fabrics infused with beeswax. The Cornwall-On-Hudson based artist collects pieces of textile that evoke memory, tradition, or experience like cherished worn heirlooms, discarded clothes, and religious garments, which are then assembled on panel in an abstract patchwork. Favoring fabrics with a neutral or subtle cool palette, she flattens and frays the material to explore color, form, and lines, reimaging used cloth...

Natasha Zupan beautifully unites the old and new, combining the innovation of her highly crafted technique with her wonder for tradition and the great Masters. This body of work expl...

Martha Rea Baker’s technique of choice is driven by her selection of mediums. She has successfully moved between the unique properties of oil and cold wax, acrylic paint, and encaust...

Silk Road 261 is an aqua green and pale yellow encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel with a teal green edge. Signed, dated and titled on verso. Joanne Mattera’s pain...

Vivid oranges, violets, blue and golden yellow tones are created through Joanne Ungar's unique poured wax process in this multi-panel wall installation. 48"x59"x 1" pigmented wax, board, photograph, installed on welded metal backing brace (included) signed on reverse by artist, with a COA. This wall piece is composed of 24 cast wax panels, created in high quality archival materials. The abstracted image imbedded in the work is the open and unfolded form of a Johnnie Walker...

encaustic on paper

For many years Susan Squires goal has been to create encaustic paintings as meaningful, evocative experiences for herself and for the viewer. She wa...

The bold texture of this artwork engages the viewer. The textures Ottesen created are not as apparent until seem from close up. A subtle stunner. Framed this piece measures 29.25" ...

White What's Left (Contemporary Abstract Painting with Colorful Paper Collage) 20 x 20 x 2 inches encaustic, collage on wood panel Signed on rev...

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

For many years Susan Squires goal has been to create encaustic paintings as meaningful, evocative experiences for herself and for the viewer. She wa...

“Untitled” 1970 Abstract Surrealist Composition Encaustic & oil paint on Masonite 60 x 48 inches Not framed Born in 1934, the work of Suzanne Bloomfield represents the life force wh...

Abstract encaustic painting with dyed teal, indigo, beige, and white dyed fabrics "Blue Ochre & White Lies" made by Hudson Valley artist, Alaina Enslen, in 2022 Encaustic & dyed fabrics mounted on panel 16 x 20 inches, 17 x 21 inches framed Excellent condition, ready to hang Lightweight Signed, verso This abstract minimalist painting is made with repurposed pieces of found fabrics in complementary tones of teal, indigo, and beige on an encaustic white background. The fabrics, which are adhered to a light wood Birch panel and layered with a subtle layer of encaustic, are arranged in a whimsical motif that accentuates the spontaneous dyed patterns. The layers of fabric and encaustic create a textured, impasto surface. About the artist: Alaina Enslen expresses her artistic vision through repurposed fabrics infused with beeswax. The Cornwall-On-Hudson based artist collects pieces of textile that evoke memory, tradition, or experience like cherished worn heirlooms, discarded clothes, and religious garments, which are then assembled on panel in an abstract patchwork. Favoring fabrics with a neutral or subtle cool palette, she flattens and frays the material to explore color, form, and lines, reimaging used cloth...

A luminous pale blue contemporary encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel accented with bright coral along the edge of the panel. Signed, dated and titled on verso. Jo...

Tracy Spadafora's “Dumpster 3002”, is from her series “Left Behind: Visual Histories”. This contemporary encaustic and oil painting consists of green, blue, rust, white, and grey col...

Abstract mixed media painting with green spurge plant material and neutral encaustic on panel 12 x 12 x 1.5 inches, ready to hang as is Sturdy d-ring is on the back for installation ...

Tracy Spadafora's “TEL-www”, is from her series “Left Behind: Visual Histories”. This contemporary encaustic and oil painting consists of blue, green, white, black, and yellow colors...

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,...

A vibrant orange, yellow and lime green encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel accented with lime green edges. Signed, dated and titled on verso. Joanne Mattera’s pai...

A bright green encaustic (pigmented beeswax) painting on birch panel with yellow in the background and peach along the edges. Signed, dated and titled on verso. Joanne Mattera’s pai...

"Rhopilema" made by Hudson Valley artist, Alaina Enslen, in 2025 Encaustic, dyed fabrics, and paper mounted on panel 20 x 16 x 2 inches unframed, sides reveal raw panel and wrapped f...

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,...

19 x 36 cm (7.5 x 14.2 in) image mounted on board 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in) matted Janise Yntema’s practice is rooted in the mastery of wax-based media, ranging from traditional heate...