Available for Purchase

Available

for Purchase

Orders of original artwork listed on this page are packed and processed within 3-5 business days then shipped via UPS Ground, typically taking 1-5 business days depending upon the final destination. Made-to-order pieces and commissions take longer to ship. UPS transit times begin after the package leaves the Spirited Art & Design studio. Once your package is scanned by UPS, an automated tracking number will be sent to your email. Carrier delays such as weather, peak holday volume, or remote routing are outside of the control of Spirited Art & Design. All artworks are securely packaged and insured for their full value against loss or damage during transit. All sales are final. If you have questions before placing an order please email Lilis@spirited-ad.com

Scroll to the bottom of this page to view care instructions for encaustic and stained glass.

Orders of original artwork listed on this page are packed and processed within 3-5 business days then shipped via UPS Ground, typically taking 1-5 business days depending upon the final destination. Made-to-order pieces and commissions take longer to ship. UPS transit times begin after the package leaves the Spirited Art & Design studio. Once your package is scanned by UPS, an automated tracking number will be sent to your email. Carrier delays such as weather, peak holday volume, or remote routing are outside of the control of Spirited Art & Design. All artworks are securely packaged and insured for their full value against loss or damage during transit. All sales are final. If you have questions before placing an order please email Lilis@spirited-ad.com

Scroll to the bottom of this page to view care instructions for encaustic and stained glass.

a square sculptural painting hangs from a braided hemp twine with beads; the mixed media painting is beige and cream with swirling lines of brown thread and a figural swoop of mosaic-like cracked glass tiles of green and ochre are embedded in the encaustic; a small bisqueware vessel is fastened just above center
Carefree

$205.00
mixed media encaustic
6″x11″x2.5″ not framed

from Collections & Arrangements series

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a square mixed media image of two fish, one in the water, one in a wooden boat; there are round clouds in the sky with red edges at the center where a thread swirls above the water and up into a figural shape in the boat
Gone

$205.00
mixed media encaustic
6″x19.5″x1.5″ not framed

from Be Still & Know series

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a square low-relief mixed media encaustic painting of cream, turquoise, green and ochre with the iridescent purple of muscle shells that are oriented vertically across the bottom from left to right gradually laying horizontally and appearing to float away; two pieces of similarly sized turquoise glass shards are arranged above the shells and outlined in black that mimic the black of a ray-like, radial arrangement of bent rusty nails arranged small to large and back to small around the top right edge of a circular mirror embedded slightly off-center into the teal-black encaustic medium of the bottom; there are two concave circular scoops out of the wax - one at the top left, the other down to the right of the mirror - revealing the golden wood below
Growth

$205.00
mixed media encaustic
6″x12.5″x1.5″ not framed

from Collections & Arrangements series

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the back of a head, neck and shoulder with the shoulder appearing to be a wave in front of a background of flames; the head appears wrapped in a headwrap or scarf that also looks like it could be gauze as the flesh of the head shows through at some places, raw and bloody, with seafoam collecting in places and steam drifting away from the head to the left; barnacles are growing on the head wrap material; two ears - one real, one a phantom mirror image - are present at the bottom appearing to be an open clam shell; the real ear is wearing a pearl earring
I Shrug

$424.00
mixed media encaustic
9.25″x16″x2″ framed

from Restraint series

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a Venetian canal with a woman face lying on the surface of the olive green and teal water facing upward toward the left and the image of a man's face overlaid on the burgundy, gray, cranberry, and orange-colored buildings facing downward and toward the right
Love Worn Peace

$728.00
mixed media encaustic
22.5″x27.5″x2″ framed

from Restraint series

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a square low-relief mixed media painting divided in half by a collection of found beach objects each with a notable pair of holes, as well as black leather cord and black text reading "me," "me," "Then you"; the background of the top left is gold and copper leaf and of the bottom right is bright yellow
Me First

$205.00
mixed media encaustic
6″x11″x1.75″ not framed

from Collections & Arrangements series

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a figural, recoiling silhouette being pulled toward the bottom corner by a linear black and gray mass and by the head toward the top right corner by a mass of white fabric with gold leaf raining down; the head has the soldered wire words "In The..." nailed to it and protruding out and up; the body appears to have been shaped by taking blows or punches from white brush strokes that look to have come at it like comets flying through the air
Miserable Comforters

$244.00
mixed media encaustic
5.5″x10″x1.25″ not framed

from Restraint series

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a collection of broken clam and oyster shells of varying gray and tan hues arranged with one smaller shard fastened to a contrasting larger shard, placed in a visually pleasing arrangement on a rough-cut square wood panel with encaustic medium layered over top and visually suggesting wet snow on a beach; a twisted piece of twine is attached with mismatched screws to the top and side to serve as the hanging hardware for this piece
Never Too Cold for a Beachcomber

$150.00
mixed media encaustic
9.5″x12″x1.75″ not framed

from Collections & Arrangements series

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a very linear, loosely constructed gold wire figure is protruding outward, chest-first, arms extended, head thrown back, wearing a dark gray-green dress that progresses down to the flat surface into a vibrant metallic orange, flower-like dress twirling outward; the figure is holding a large orange, teal, and gold scarf that appears to be luffing with the figures excited movement; the figure appears to be in an abstract woodland of dark gray, straight, thick stripes of vertical tree trunks and bright white light pouring through, especially directly behind the figure's head, and lighting the mint green forest
Rejoice

$424.00
mixed media encaustic
11″x14″x3″ not framed

from Be Still & Know series

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Showman from the Underground
Showman from the Underground

$244.00
mixed media encaustic
14″x16″x1.25″ not framed

from Restraint series

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child posing in an energetic stance with right arm stretched up and the left arm stretched down as though taking a bow or striking a pose to show off the two pairs of pink and blue earmuffs he or she managed to put on at the same time, the many silver beaded necklaces adorning his or her neck, and the well-suited shirt that says "Steam Engine" in cursive across the front; the child is in black and white and the background is bursting, highly textured, linear and splotchy, with orange, yellow, dark purple, turquoise and white
Ta-Da!...Me

$424.00
mixed media encaustic
13″x16″x3″ framed

from Young at Heart series

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an oak tree in the fall with a swing hanging from its branch across the middle of a curved gravel driveway with a tilted, distorted black mailbox on a white post at the end of the driveway, the red flag up and out as though it is a hand trying to wave down a taxi cab
The Perfect Branch

$871.00
mixed media encaustic
15.5″x28″x3.25″ framed

from Restraint series

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a square relief mixed media painting with a black and white mass of woven jewelry at the top appearing to deteriorate, with beads scattered downward into a smoother, cream beige and white central section with black decorative hands of a clock and a spiral whirling around it; at the bottom are mounted in a row three bisqueware vessels each painted inside with bright metallic blue and each with a bubble-like bulge resting in the center
Tych. Tych. Tych.

$205.00
mixed media encaustic
6.25″x12″x3″ framed

from Be Still & Know series

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a square mixed media painting of cream, gold, silver, and burgundy that has various circular found objects layered over top of each other, two are mirrors, smaller ones along the edge have holes through the center and some are strung onto the split wire arm of a figure appearing to be turned away from the other arm which is as long as the entire height of the figure and outstretched at a very straight right angle reaching between the two mirrors and appearing to point with its spring-like twisted hand and pointer finger to the underside of a clearly visible golden disc at the top of a heap of less distinguishable discs
Underneath

$205.00
mixed media encaustic
6.25″x20.5″x1.5″ framed

from Collections & Arrangements series

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muted neutral toned close-up view of a child with a smirk, a lollipop in mouth, and two front teeth showing, proudly wearing four pairs of sunglasses - dark blue, purple with rhinestones, pink with mint green, and orange that fades to yellow - stacked from just below his or her eyes all the way to the top of his or her curly, shiny copper-brown hair
Why Even Choose

$424.00
mixed media encaustic
13″x16″x3″ framed

from Young at Heart series

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Care & Handling Guidelines

Encaustic

Safety: Always be sure to hang larger artwork using hardware rated for the weight of the piece. When mounting to drywall, use either a stud, drywall anchors, or the multi-nail professional picture hangers appropriate for the weight of your piece.

Care: Always hang or store encaustic artwork in climate-controlled spaces, avoiding extreme heat or cold. Encaustic medium (beeswax mixed with damar resin) softens and begins to lose structure when above 120°F/49°C and can become brittle and prone to cracking when below 40°F/4°C.

As with any artwork, hang the piece away from direct sunlight to avoid fading or softening.

Cleaning & maintenance: For the first 6-18 months new encaustic paintings may develop a dull, hazy film on the surface called "bloom." Details can be more difficult to see. This is a normal part of the curing process. To remove the bloom and restore the glossy sheen of the encaustic (as well as remove any dust that may have accumulated) gently buff the surface using a circular motion with a dry, lint-free cotton cloth or nylon stockings. Do not use any chemical cleaners or solvents on the encaustic surface.

Encaustic pieces at Spirited Art & Design are sometimes framed behind glass to keep dust and cobwebs from gathering on protruding details that are difficult to clean, however encaustic does not need to be behind glass and generally is not. You may use your own discretion when deciding whether to keep it behind glass.

The pieces that are framed behind glass are designed to be fairly easy to open and care for. Some of the frames have faces that open like doors for opening and gently buffing the encaustic. The hinges on these are small and very delicate, so always remove the piece from the wall and handle the glass door with care, fully supporting it with a rolled up cloth while it is open in order to protect the integrity of the hinges.

Other frames have two screws in the top panel of the front trim so that the top piece of trim can be removed and the glass or plexiglass can be carefully slid out for any cleaning or buffing that may need to be done. Glass and plexiglass can easily scratch, so be sure to handle with care. Avoid scratching these surfaces with jewelry, laying them on unclean abrasive surfaces, or wiping them with abrasive cloths or cleaning materials.

Stained Glass

Safety: It is always best to transport or store stained glass vertically, rather than horizontally. Holding a piece out flat puts significant strain on the came and solder holding the glass together and can cause it to bow or break.

Handle the piece with care and keep it away from small children and pets. Most traditional stained glass artwork, including work made at Spirited Art & Design, is soldered with a lead-tin alloy. Always wash your hands after handling the piece, and do not place it near food or areas where children might mouth or touch it.

Never use suction cups to hang pieces in windows. They degrade and can lose grip over time, causing the piece to fall and shatter. Secure the piece directly to the window trim or into a stud or anchor in drywall. Use sturdy hooks, nails, and/or chains rated for the weight of the piece.

Cleaning & maintenance: Never use standard household glass cleaners as they can strip patinas and weaken solder lines. Use a dry cotton cloth to buff the surface. For pieces that have become especially dirty, dip a soft scrub brush in a mixture of warm water, a little baking soda, and a few drops of mild dish soap. Gently scrub the surface, then rinse and thoroughly pat dry to preserve the shine. Do not let the piece air-dry. Over time, due to exposure to the air and humidity the metal solder and came will naturally oxidize and change color. This is a normal feature of stained glass work.

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