Buddha in the leaves | Wat Mahathat | Thailand | Travel Art | Yoga Art | Meditation | Buddha Art | Zen Decor
Buddha in the leaves, Wat Mahathat, Thailand
“Awareness means you come with an inner light, you move fully alert. Each step is taken in awareness -- the walking, the coming, the sitting -- everything is done in full awareness.”
― Osho
Ayutthaya was once the capital of the Thai Empire. With 3 palaces and over 400 temples, it was considered one of the most spectacular cities on earth. In 1767 is was conquered and nearly everything was destroyed by Burmese invaders. The remaining ruins have been granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO.
Wat Mahathat is centrally located within the Ayutthaya Historical Park and contains relics of the Buddha.
In my studio, I experiment with watercolor, acrylic, collage, oil and wax, creating handpainted textures which I layer and blend into the impressionistic final image.
ENCAUSTIC ORIGINALS - What is Encaustic?
The word encaustic originates from the Greek word enkaustikos which means to burn in; all encaustic paintings integrate the element of heat. The paint itself is a mixture of beeswax, damar resin, and colored pigments. Beeswax is nature’s archival material, it is water resistant and will not yellow or darken over time.
Encaustic originals are created in many layers, entirely by hand and are, by nature, completely unique.
First, I carefully sand the edges and apply a foundation of gesso to the wood, then I adhere recycled book pages on the edges of the board followed by a light brush with gold paint. Each hand-printed photograph is mounted to wood using archival matte medium, and sealed with the first layer of wax. Subsequent layers of color and texture are fused together with a heat gun. The composition is fine-tuned with a palette knife to shape and manipulate the wax once it has cooled onto the surface.
Please keep your original encaustic out of extreme heat and take care with the edges so as not to crack the wax. Buff the painting with a lint free cloth to bring up a lustrous sheen.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: As with all art forms, encaustic artwork should not be exposed to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. Occasional light buffing with a soft dry cotton cloth will help maintain the intriguing texture and translucent surface.
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º º º º The purchase of this art does not transfer reproduction rights.
COMMISSIONS: If you are interested in ordering a custom piece of art, any size, or material (Fine Art, Canvas, etc.) or if you are looking for a customized color palette, feel free to contact me. Let’s make something special just for you!
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SHIPPING + DELIVERY
The art ships within 3 business days of purchase via USPS, with tracking and signature confirmation. All prints are carefully packaged in a clear archival sleeve with backing and shipped in a protective rigid mailer. All U.S. orders ship via USPS Priority Mail with free delivery tracking. International orders ship USPS First Class Mail.
I offer free pickup of original art at my studio in Denver. Contact me for a delivery quote for an in-person delivery within the Rocky Mountain Region.
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All Rights Reserved - copyright non-transferable with sale © Peggy Dyer
Licensing for this image: please contact me for usage fees.
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