Beeswax Flower Art; Colorado Artist Beekeeper
It all begins with an idea.
I’m hoping that how you got here had something to do with searching for that unique piece of art you had seen over the summer or in your travels to Colorado. You met this Colorado artist who was also a beekeeper and made this remarkable art out of dried flowers and beeswax. You grabbed her card but lost it or you wished you had grabbed her info, but can’t recall the name and feel regret every time you think about that amazingly beautiful flower piece.
Well guess what? You’ve found her!! And the online shop where she sells her amazing beeswax/encaustic mixed media wildflower art pieces. Depending on the time of year, there may be a few pieces available for sale or a few dozen. So definitely bookmark this website, sign up for the newsletter to stay in touch with new development and if you enjoy some social media scrolling, check out those options as well. I love to show off my process on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
Universal Language of Flowers
I always felt “mediocre” at making art. But somehow my fans feel differently. I think it’s because we recognize a common language, where flowers carry the deeper message.
One thing I love about working with flowers in mixed media art is that I don’t have to try so hard to create a beautiful piece. I’m graced with the natural beauty of a botanical specimen and then I get to enhance it with the “right” adornments and composition. What I love even more about the floral art I’m doing is that it connects me directly with my natural environment. I follow the blooming season, noting which flowers emerge during each week of the summer and become delighted when I spot new varieties I haven’t yet seen.
I don’t have to explain my art to others. People innately connect to flowers and recognize the subtle communication they emit. The variety of colors, textures, shapes and symbolic meaning communicate without requiring words or a lengthy description. I don’t have to say much. The flowers connect with their intended audience.
Whenever we have an extra snowy winter or wet spring (which we are having this year) I smile to myself knowing that it will be a banner year for flowers in the Rocky Mountains, which means a colorful year in dried flower art.
Combatting Cabin Fever
The real reason I live at 9000 ft elevation and how I endure 6 months of winter without getting depressed.
When we moved to the mountains of Colorado, almost 6 years ago, I was desperate to escape the heat of North Carolina summers. I dreamt of delicate snow falling outside the windowpane while a crackling fire kept us warm in our hand built home. I couldn’t wait to embrace the summer months outside, without dreading the oppressive heat and humidity.
No matter where you go, weather that lingers long enough can make any person weary and ready for change. As it turns out, I exchanged long, lot summers for long, snowy winters. As April comes around and everyone starts discussing gardening plans, I relinquish my plans to the reality that our spring frost date is June 9th. And snow that lingers through May.
The blessing I cherish in a long winter is ample time to create and curate projects with minimal distractions. While the landscape may appear bleak with it’s shades of gray and white, it certainly offers a prime environment to want to stay inside and delve deep in exploring creative pursuits. This year, I got an incredible head start on making almost 200 pieces for the upcoming summer art show season. It’s hard to believe I was even capable of such a prolific task, but it carried me through winter with focus and fascination. Some of the new work I’ve completed has me feeling so satisfied and eager for next winter (if that’s even possible!)
I’m sooo ready for summer now. (and here, it goes from winter to summer - spring is still snowy) I’m ready for the season and ready for the action and to show off my new work to the rest of the world. I hope to see you at one of my Colorado shows!! (Check my schedule on the home page to see where I’ll be when.)