Lyn Kirkland

Exploring the exciting properties of encaustic beeswax has been my passion for several years. First used by the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians as a painting medium, it saw a resurgence last century and has continued to flourish. Still relatively unknown in Europe, but once discovered, never forgotten. When I first took up my brush and dipped it into molten wax and pigment I knew I was hooked! It was a visceral moment never experienced by me with any other paint, I felt I was home. My work in encaustic wax includes abstraction, seascapes, photo-encaustic, bas-relief wax casting and some encaustic collograph printing. For me encaustic wax is the perfect creative partner.

I live and work on the Isle of Portland, where I have a Studio. I offer personal encaustic wax painting workshops to both painting novices and professional artists and photographers, and group sessions.