I fell in love with the ancient medium of encaustic painting in 2002. Previously an acrylic painter I was very unhappy with the flatness of the acrylic medium. I loved the depth and colour of oil, but found the messiness and long drying time cumbersome. The encaustic medium became the perfect solution to my creative dilemma. Wax and oil mixed together provide me with the vibrancy of colour inherent of oil, unbelievable texture, combined with the quickness of drying that suits my impatient temperament. Once the wax cools, the medium is dry to touch within seconds.
Currently my muse is the Canadian landscape. The vast fields, forests and lakescapes of Canada provide endless inspiration. Although traditional in subject manner my approach is that of simplicity. I believe strongly that a painting should depict the act of seeing, not the object seen.
In 2021, I moved my studio to a historical barrack at Base 31 (formerly known as Camp Picton), a former WWII military airport located in Prince Edward County at 343 County Road 22, Building 3. See www.meltstudiogallery.com for details.
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Base 31
343 County Road 22, Building 3. (Dieppe Road)
See website for hours.
www.susanwallis.com www.meltstudiogallery.com
Email: susanwallis@kos.net or by phone at 416-893-8664.
For a complete list of Canadian galleries that represent my work, and for my online shop go to www.susanwallis.com
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Commissions are welcome.
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