The Portland Chapter of the International Encaustic Artists has a lot of amazing artists in it . . . If you missed our show at the West Linn Library, I just want to give you a little taste . . .
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The variety of the work is amazing!
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Chicken portraits by Shannon McBride, art teacher in Lake Oswego School District.
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Beautiful arctic landscapes by
Kimberly Kent, the only plein air encaustic painter I know!
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A few of my little pieces on the left, and a big beautiful piece from
Amy Stoner.
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Some lovely encaustic photos from
Vicki Moser, who is also a wonderful graphic designer.
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More encaustics by Vicki Moser, as well as expressive works by Robyn Bogardus.
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Deeply textured, organic work by Manuela Kalestiantz.