"Rain"

South Pacific Collection -Tonga: Vaimalō is a town of 114 in the western district of Vava'u, on the Island Nation of Tonga. On a warm rainy afternoon there isn't much to do but sleepily enjoy it. Watch it move across the ocean and run down the outer walls and windows. Listen to the critters in the mangroves around our fale scatter about to avoid the rain drops or open their faces and families to its healing motion.

This expansive 30x60-inch encaustic painting captures the mesmerizing effect of rain during a warm tropical storm. Layers of translucent wax create a rich, atmospheric depth, evoking the sensation of water distorting the landscape beyond. Cool blues, misty violets, and soft whites blend seamlessly, mimicking the blurred, rippling effect of raindrops cascading down glass. Hints of green and yellow peek through, suggesting distant foliage softened by the downpour. The textured surface, achieved through encaustic techniques, enhances the tactile quality, inviting viewers to experience the humid, rain-soaked air. This piece embodies both serenity and nature’s fleeting beauty.