artwork

After two degrees and years in engineering school, I came into my own and allowed myself to be the artist I always wanted to be. The realization that I really truly had a passion and desire to create art purely for the sake of creating has been like dropping a load of bricks I had been carrying around on my shoulders. I am free to do what I want and follow my dreams. After this realization, I experienced encaustic painting for the first time, and I felt like I had found my way home. The transformation was complete – I am an artist.

  
Pthalo Landscape Study I, Oil in Encaustic, 2010

My art is an attempt to express the beauty I find in the world. I am fascinated by textures and up close intimate views of things, but I also dream of being able to capture the essence of expansive views and landscapes. My work is deeply rooted in nature and sustainability with the hope of showing that we are all connected – to each other, to our roots, with the air, the water, the wind and the sun. Forgetting that we are Nature means forgetting our own selves.

Tree Family Portrait, Graphite on Encaustic, 2010

I work largely with encaustic, milk paint, charcoal, oil and a few other mediums when the fancy strikes me. I draw inspiration from aerial photography, wood block prints, the human form, foggy days, and the wind whispering through leaves. I grow stronger from trying, more experienced from mistakes, and more joyful with each piece I create. My hope is that my artwork brings others as much enjoyment as I receive while creating them. Each day, whether working in my studio, hiking in the woods or writing, my goal is to have fun.

Study for Prague Statue, Charcoal, 2003
You can find my artwork at Gallery Mar in Park City, UT and occasionally at my Etsy Shop. If you want to check out some of my past work and full portfolio, I suggest browsing my Flickr art galleries. For a quick tour of my studio, check out my profile on Utah's 15 Bytes.

I am open to commissions should you be so inclined or participating in other fun art related endeavors. Drop me a line at {bridgettemeinhold [at] gmail dot com}.

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