Linda Wein is an award-winning artist and fine art educator based in Pacific , Missouri .
Originally from Cleveland , Ohio , Ms . Wein completed fine arts coursework at Cuyahoga Community College in Parma , Ohio , Kent State University in Kent , Ohio and Fontbonne University in St . Louis , Missouri . Initially trained in acrylic painting , Ms . Wein fell in love with the encaustic process and has never looked back . Although she has been influenced by the many beautiful regions of the world her artwork does not seek to represent actual places . Her diverse body of work focuses instead on the emotional and spiritual essence of an archetypal , primordial experience transcending everyday life . This work is directly influenced by the wonder of being a small child surrounded by the sky , earth and the quiet power of the universe . Ms . Wein explores nature as both refuge and celebration . Her work has been juried into many regional and national art exhibitions . Ms . Wein is an active member of a variety of art organizations including Waxcentric , The Encaustic Art Institute and Fused Chicago . Her work has been published and can be found in private collections across the United States . Most recently , Ms . Wein was honored to have been one of six artists chosen to represent Morpho Gallery during Chicago Artist ’ s Month 2015 . She was also honored to have her piece , Simple Pleasure , chosen as Best of Show for the Encaustic Art Institute ’ s 2015 Juried Exhibition .
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