Vintage Poppy Kids T-Shirt

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An encaustic mixed media incorporating wax, resin, an image of two poppies and other paper pieces. Altogether they create depth and exude a vintage mid-century feel.

Encaustic comes from the Greek word "enkaustikos" which means "to burn (in)" and is an ancient form of art. Each melted wax layer is mixed with resin for strength and body. An encaustic art piece is made up of many layers and uses clear wax or natural wax (which has a warm yellow tint) and wax paint which also includes resin.. Special brushes are needed. The surface of the finished piece is either smooth or textured.

Featured in Fine Art America groups:
South Carolina Artists
The Gallery Of Interior Design
Signature Style Art
Collector's Gallery


All artwork in this gallery is the original artwork of Rebecca Cook. All Rights Reserved. It is for sale, copyrighted to Rebecca Cook and, as such, is protected by US and International Copyright laws.

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When I became ill with a chronic illness that limited other areas of my life, God opened my eyes to the joy of seeing the details of the surrounding world, and photography was the language I used to share that beauty. Functioning physically at a higher level now, I have widened my expression to include other forms of art media and I love to explore the results. Seeing the beauty and humor in so many things and letting color be the overarching connection makes art a satisfying and joyful opportunity to share with others. It is impossible for me to express my love of color in only one form, so I create with photography, encaustic, painting, or assemblage. I love to see the unexpected in what I photograph, capturing the inner voice of...