The Hiding Place Christmas The center cutout carries over

The center cutout carries over the theme with real branches

A custom blend of beeswax and damar resin adds a translucency to give the artwork a glow and depth

It features some exposed edges of letters and numbers which show off the buff stoneware underneath and the bicentennial logo at the bottom

The edges of the panel are clear varnished to allow the woodgrain to show through

The platter is glazed in a lovely blue

The Hiding Place Christmas The center cutout carries overThis encaustic painting features a ladder leaning against a multi branched tree, providing the perfect hiding spot for a child at play. An original poem surrounds the entire scene: "Hideaway to be a pirate or a princess a poet or a castaway to sail away on the bright blue sky" The painting is comprised of multiple layers of clear and pigmented wax resulting in a sculptural, multi dimensional work with lots of texture. Fine details were added in oil