Binta Fire (Encaustic)

For most of August we have been plagued with the constant smoke from fires to the west and east of us.  The sun in late afternoon and early evening was often a blazing ball of red.

Binta Fire - Encaustic  on cradled board - 12x12

 

 

 

 

Encaustic was a natural choice for this painting, both for its association to heat and fire and for its unpredictable nature.