Surface & Process

Each original begins with Susan J. Roche’s underwater photography and is transformed by hand through layers of encaustic wax, oil paint, pastel, and pigment. Built on a 1.5-inch cradled wood panel, the translucent wax allows light to enter the surface and reflect back, creating depth, luminosity, and subtle shifts throughout the day.

This work will be created as a new, individually hand-finished original. The composition and atmosphere will remain true to the artwork shown, while variations in color, texture, and surface will give the finished piece its own distinct presence.

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About the Work

Inspired by the quiet rhythm of the sea, Lysara evokes stillness, grace, and contemplation. Light gathers beneath the wax in gentle layers, revealing shifting reflections that invite the viewer to pause and linger. Created by special order, each interpretation is uniquely hand-finished, ensuring no two works are exactly alike.