Michelle Belto

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Images: 

Four Faces of Earth (Encaustics on Hand-made Paper)

Mandala (Encaustics on Hand-made Paper)

Red Mandala (Encaustics on Hand-made Paper)

My work is about the exploration of the organic mediums: paper and wax.  The encaustic process of painting and scraping, melting and molding the wax allows me to be inventive in a way that is both immediate and spontaneous.  The process of making my own paper substrate opens limitless doors for experimentation.   My intent is to create such an interesting surface that the viewer will be momentarily held hostage by the visual complexity of the work. 

You are invited to Michelle's studio to see her newest body of work.  Refreshments will be available.