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Cultivating Young Art Collectors: Story Behind the painting 'Skyline'
Picture this: a 7-year-old with eyes brimming with wonder, clutching a piggy bank bursting with coins and a heart filled with admiration for an artist's work. This young admirer was ready to give up his prized possessions, his piggy bank savings, and even the future riches promised by the Tooth Fairy, all in the name of art. It's a moment that reaffirms the profound impact art can have on even the youngest of souls.
Artist Statement: Muted Dialogues
It serves as a process painting, capturing the inner roller coaster of feelings. This piece seeks to initiate a dialogue, unearthing the unspoken and challenging us to confront the nuances and silences surrounding significant societal issues.
What is Encaustic Paint?
Encaustic is a painting technique that involves using heated beeswax mixed with pigments to create art. The word "encaustic" is derived from the Greek word "enkaustikos," which means "to burn in." This name reflects the process, as encaustic painting involves melting the wax and then applying it to a surface, typically wood or canvas, where it cools and solidifies.
About The Painting: Rearranged
Life has a peculiar way of rearranging itself, like a puzzle that continuously shifts its pieces. People enter our lives, weaving in and out, leaving indelible imprints on our hearts.
Anticipation
This poem delves into the fervor of desire, a bridge between memories and anticipations. It speaks to the eagerness to seize life's moments.