Cardinal Baptism and it is painted on

and it is painted on a cradled birch panel which eliminates the need for framing

or a gift for a new baby

and is mounted in a 8-1/2" x 13-1/2" handcrafted shadowbox

Rules to live by surrounded by a watercolor border of winding vines: "Count your blessings

Cardinal Baptism and it is painted onThis encaustic painting features a bright red cardinal perched lightly on a nearby branch. It is comprised of multiple layers of clear and pigmented wax resulting in a sculptural, multi dimensional work. An image transfer is encased within the wax layers, and pastel and ink were added to render fine details as the layers were added. A custom blend of beeswax and damar resin adds a translucency to give the artwork a glow and depth. The overall artwork