Shari Lyon paints with beeswax! Encaustic art is one of the oldest forms of art. It's painting with a specific mixture of beeswax and damar resin. Painting with hot, melted wax, incorporating photography, oil paints, pan-pastels, and ink. She loves the smell of the melted beeswax that fills her studio! The process requires Shari to have both patience and spontaneity. It's a rare marriage of being in control and completely losing control. It's labor-intensive, and there are many steps involved. What Shari loves most about encaustic is that the outcome is a dreamy, ethereal image with texture and appeal, unlike any other art form. She wishes everyone could see encaustic works in person to really appreciate all they have to offer. Photos rarely do them justice. Shari is often drawn to the imagery and symbolism of trees, but she also often plays with beautiful, loose, abstracted landscapes and imagery of the divine feminine. Her pieces can be found in private collections in Canada, throughout the US, and in Europe. She’s been in shows across the US and has been the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships. She has also been asked to curate shows with clients such as the Utah Department of Arts and Museums, Portrait Society of America, and Havenlight Art. Shari's work has been widely published, and she has been a guest on podcasts and received media coverage for her work. She is represented by galleries across the US and here locally by The Marshall Gallery. Shari was raised in Arizona but now resides, sharing a studio with her artist husband, in Utah. She spends January through April in Scottsdale, Arizona. The rest of the year that she isn’t creating, she is traveling the world with her husband, studio mate, BFF, and partner in crime. Together, they love to support and mentor young or emerging artists and create community.