Seabed Serenity

Title: Seabed Serenity 

Medium: Encaustic on Board, Deep Box Frame

Dimensions: 62cm x 27cm (without frame)

This artwork captures the rhythm and flow of the ocean, a tribute to the beauty and tranquility found beneath the waves. The surface ripples with the texture of encaustic wax, reflecting light in mesmerizing patterns, while seashells embedded at the base anchor the composition, offering a tactile reminder of nature's treasures.

Process:

Creating this piece was a meditative journey. I began by preparing the board, ensuring a smooth and sturdy surface to handle the molten encaustic medium. Layers of pigmented beeswax were melted and fused with heat, each stroke carefully built up to create the undulating texture reminiscent of water. The process required a delicate balance of control and spontaneity—moving the wax while it was hot enough to shape yet cool enough to hold the texture.

To ground the piece, I embedded real seashells into the wax, giving it a tangible connection to the natural world. Finally, the artwork was framed in a deep box frame, enhancing its dimensionality and preserving the tactile qualities of the surface.