Sentry Michigan The loss of a pet

The loss of a pet is never easy

speckled purple which shows off the embossed tree on the front

no two pieces are ever exactly alike

The painting is comprised of multiple layers of clear and pigmented wax resulting in a sculptural

Sentry Michigan The loss of a petThis encaustic painting features a raven keeping watch from a nearby tree. It is comprised of multiple layers of clear and pigmented wax resulting in a sculptural, multi dimensional work. An image transfer is encased within the wax layers, and pastel and ink were added to render fine details as the layers were added. A custom blend of beeswax and damar resin adds a translucency to give the artwork a glow and depth. The overall artwork size is 2" x 3 1