THERESE COOK

I am a self-taught artist. I found my creative outlet in interior design years ago then started to create art, primarily using collage. After attending an encaustic workshop in 2008, I became hooked on the process. I have taken workshops with internationally renowned encaustic artists both in person and online. I continue to grow and evolve my practice, combining encaustic and other materials. I love the way the wax feels and smells, the versatility, layering and carving back, and the luminosity of the finished pieces. I sometimes start with an end in mind, but many times just let the process, the materials and my intuition take over. When I am not in my studio, you may find me doing yoga, running the hills of Lake Mohawk or traveling up and down the coast visiting my 4 adult children and my grandchildren.

My belief is that all humans, and every living thing in the universe are connected through an invisible force of energy, a shared Divine DNA.

I set out to capture the rhythm and depth of this vast connection through my paintings, using color, shapes, complexity, and layers, with encaustic medium and collage. I then add lines that tie the paintings together, one to the next.

The result are paintings that celebrate the inherent Divine essence present in all things.

24-0918 Everything Belongs #3