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Amy Van Winkle Mixed Media

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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Artist: Amy Van Winkle
Blue Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century
Blue Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century

Blue Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Ray of Light 1: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Framed Panel
Ray of Light 1: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Framed Panel

Ray of Light 1: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Framed Panel

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Fields of Gold: Abstract Encaustic Painting, 21st Century, Framed
Fields of Gold: Abstract Encaustic Painting, 21st Century, Framed

Fields of Gold: Abstract Encaustic Painting, 21st Century, Framed

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Ebb and Flow 3: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed
Ebb and Flow 3: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

Ebb and Flow 3: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Clarity 2 Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century
Clarity 2 Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century

Clarity 2 Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Green Mesa Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century
Green Mesa Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century

Green Mesa Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Hushed Moment 5: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

Hushed Moment 5: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Veil of Dusk: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed
Veil of Dusk: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

Veil of Dusk: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Hushed Moment 1: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

Hushed Moment 1: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Clarity 1 Abstract Painting, Encaustic on Panel, Framed, 21st Century
Clarity 1 Abstract Painting, Encaustic on Panel, Framed, 21st Century

Clarity 1 Abstract Painting, Encaustic on Panel, Framed, 21st Century

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Hushed Moment 4: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

Hushed Moment 4: Abstract Encaustic Painting on Panel, Framed

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

Pure Joy Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century
Pure Joy Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century

Pure Joy Encaustic Painting on Panel, Abstract, Framed, 21st Century

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 Mixed Media

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Encaustic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Amy Van Winkle mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of mixed media 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, panel 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 mixed media, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jean Feinberg, Kay Hartung, and Raul de la Torre. Amy Van Winkle mixed media 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 $1,600.