Welcome! I'm Andrea
My work is focused on Florida’s natural environment and animals: the struggling riches of my state, the challenges they have faced in the past, and those of the present. I am influenced by the writings of early Floridians who wrote about the Florida glades and its animals, the present-day actions performed by local organizations, and state parks, as well as the beauty that still exists. I daydream about this saturated land as it once was, the flocks of hundreds of birds, the plethora of alligators, panthers, deers, and smaller animals that once lived a balanced coexistence. Working with encaustics stimulates the narrative between photography and painting. By combining wax in its molten state with my photographs, layer by layer, mark by mark, I build the encaustic painting, and the visual story of an inspired dreamlike world evolves.
My currently available artwork for purchase is listed under the portfolio tab. I also accept commissions. Contact me directly for any piece you may be interested in. Keep an eye out below for my encaustic workshops given here in Miami, FL.
Upcoming Workshops & Exhibitions
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTO ENCAUSTIC
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at University of Miami
Tuesdays 10:00 am -11:45 am
- Fall 2: October 22 - December 3, 2024
- Spring 1: January 14 - February 18, 2025
Encaustics is a mixed media technique that involves using a melted beeswax medium applied to a wooden surface. Other materials such as paint, ground pigments and photographs are incorporated upon and within the wax.
In this six-week course taught the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Miami, participants will build up their own encaustic paintings. Each week, students will have a hands-on introduction to a different technique used to create an encaustic artwork: creating and building up smooth translucent layers of wax, using encaustic paints, fusing, creating texture, application of oil pastels and pigments, and embedding a photo within the painted waxed surface. No painting experience is needed for this process. Students will have completed one photo encaustic artwork at the end of the course.
To access the full Olli Course catalog: CLICK HERE
To register: CLICK HERE
For more info call: 305-284-6554
INTRODUCTION TO ENCAUSTIC TECHNIQUES
DEERING ESTATE, Miami, FL
SATURDAY MAY 3, 2025
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
As part of my 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Deering Estate, I will lead a special workshop: Introduction to Encaustic Techniques.
This one-day, hands-on experience invites participants to explore this captivating process of painting with heated beeswax.
Held at the Deering Estate—a cultural landmark offering a wide range of events, programs, and educational experiences—this 4-hour workshop is a unique opportunity.
Attendees will be guided through fundamental encaustic techniques such as layering, texture building, incising, embedding lightweight papers, and scraping to reveal depth and complexity. Whether you're a beginner or a practicing artist, this workshop encourages play, experimentation, and creative exploration. No previous painting or encaustic experience is necessary. All materials are provided. Class is limited to 10 participants.
To register: CLICK HERE
For more info contact Andrea directly through the Contact page.