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.

Hand Painted Coaster by Therese Cook