Encaustic wax, oil paint, on wood

26”x 38” Framed

“Audacity and Hope,” this encaustic artwork beautifully captures the journey of humanity beneath a vibrant, celestial sky. Colorful clouds shower a cascade of hues—like life’s endless possibilities—while below, figures evolve from our primal ancestors to the modern, buttoned-up figure shielded by an umbrella. In our pursuit of progress, we’ve grown guarded and disconnected from the raw beauty of life that surrounds us. Yet, the child stands open and free, embracing the colorful rain, reminding us of our origins—and the bold, hopeful spirit we risk leaving behind beneath the expansive, glowing sky.