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Shari Lyon paints with beeswax!
Encaustic art is painting with a specific mixture of beeswax and damar resin. Painting with hot, melted was, incorporating photography, oil paints, pan-pastels and ink. She loves the smell of the melted beeswax that fills her studio.
The process requires Shari to have both patience and spontaneity. It’s a rare marriage of being in control and completely losing control. it’s labor-intensive, and there are many steps involved. What Shari loves most about encaustic is that the outcome is a dreamy, ethereal image with texture and appeal, unlike any other art form.
Shari is often drawn to the imagery and symbolism of trees, but she often also plays with beautiful loose landscapes and imagery of the divine feminine. Her pieces can be found in private collections in Canada, throughout the US and in Europe. Together with her husband who is also an artist, they love to support and mentor young or emerging artists, create community and travel the world.
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