The inspiration of these paintings is from words of war and chess.  Layers of writing on paper in sumi ink are infused with encaustic. Layered with encaustic , pigments & oil stick. All paintings on wood panels.

“Smothered Mate” included in the 5th Annual Conrad Wilde Gallery Encaustic show.

Many of these paintings are inspired by the game of chess and were featured in

Letter Arts Review, 23:3, 2009.