Wild Cats Beyond The Garden Wall by Mary Alayne Thomas

Wild Cats Beyond The Garden Wall
11"x14"
Signed and Numbered Print 13/100
 
Mary Alayne Thomas
 
Artist Bio:
 
My work is the culmination of my lifelong passion for art. My journey began in Santa Fe New Mexico, where I was raised by two full time artists. I was exposed to art on a daily basis, and began illustrating children’s magazines at the age of eleven. I was initially taken with the luminosity and versatility of watercolor. After much experimentation with other mediums, I discovered the amazing and harmonious combination of encaustic with watercolor. Over time, I refined the process, which has evolved into my current technique of layering encaustic over a watercolor painting. A softness emanates from the transparent, waxy surface, creating a sense of mystery. The result is an atmospheric work, a dreamy ethereal expression. I am constantly inspired by the wildlife, forests, and dark beauty of my home in Portland Oregon, but childhood memories of wandering the mesas in Santa Fe continue to compel my work. I strive to capture those magical ephemeral moments we all experience, real or imagined.