Encaustic wax is an ancient art form—once used in German devotional candles and Italian frescoes—mainly forgotten in the United States until its quiet revival in recent years.
I first discovered it in art school while watching a young artist sculpt with molten wax. That moment stayed with me, and I quickly taught myself the process, eager to combine wax with my constant thread. I work using the protrusion method, which lets fibers, textures, and forms extend outward from the wax instead of being hidden inside. The result is a blend of painting