Encaustic Arts Magazine Winter 2014 | Page 52

Aquarian Invocation , encaustic Art Wax Block Colours ( wax only formulation – no resins ) on stretched canvas ( slightly abraded surface to improve the key ), 23.5x 16.5 inches , 2012
We live in a time of great change upon Earth . I created this Aquarian Invocation to express the movement from an old paradigm into the new emerging one . Astrology sees the changing of the planetary sign and the indigenous wisdom talks of a ‘ new sun ’. This was an important piece and remains close to my heart . Done onto stretched canvas again , using a hot air gun in my left hand to provide the heat for the wax being applied and drawn by the right hand . Both hands are aware of the other . The Warm Room painting was done in similar manner .