Jo MacConnell

The beauty of the natural world calls to my inner joy and desire to paint, and the act of painting allows me to recreate the views I love from the heart—the warmth of the sun, autumn leaves, trees, rocks, garden flowers, coastal waves, mountain vistas, and so much more.

Most recently, I have been painting landscapes and seascapes in encaustic (hot wax pigments) and exploring its ability to support mixed media, such as oil sticks, PanPastel, digital photography, image transfer, and collage. On the other hand, I love the simplicity of pastel that captures the immediate vibrancy of this dry medium.