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Amy Van Winkle Art

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.
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State of Blue

State of Blue

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 Art

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Encaustic

Pure Joy
Pure Joy

Pure Joy

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 Art

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Encaustic

Ray of Light 1
Ray of Light 1

Ray of Light 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 Art

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Encaustic

Hushed Moment 2

Hushed Moment 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 Art

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Encaustic

Clarity 2
Clarity 2

Clarity 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 Art

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Encaustic

Veil of Dusk
Veil of Dusk

Veil of Dusk

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 Art

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Encaustic

Hushed Moment 1

Hushed Moment 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 Art

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Encaustic

Ebb and Flow 3
Ebb and Flow 3

Ebb and Flow 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 Art

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Encaustic

Green Mesa
Green Mesa

Green Mesa

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 Art

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Encaustic

Ebb and Flow 1
Ebb and Flow 1

Ebb and Flow 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 Art

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Encaustic

Hushed Moment 3

Hushed Moment 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 Art

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Encaustic

Hushed Moment 4

Hushed Moment 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 Art

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Encaustic

Hushed Moment 5

Hushed Moment 5

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 Art

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Encaustic

Hold Your Ground

Hold Your Ground

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 Art

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Encaustic

Clarity 1
Clarity 1

Clarity 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 Art

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Encaustic

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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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Located in Santa Fe, NM

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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 Art

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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 Art

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Encaustic

Breathe Again 1

Amy Van WinkleBreathe Again 1, 2022

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Amy Van Winkle art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Amy Van Winkle art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Amy Van Winkle in encaustic paint, paint, board and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Amy Van Winkle art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Maura Segal, Seth Clark, and Alayna Rose. Amy Van Winkle art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $13,500, while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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