As winter arrives, our tendency in the Northern Hemisphere is to spend more time at home. Whether it’s reading a book by the fire, savoring a glass of wine or a cup of tea, or diving into a new series, our homes transform into havens—a reflection of ourselves.
Including a piece of art in your home enriches your living space. Whether it’s a small artwork that sits on your desk or a large focal point that draws the eye, art has the power to elevate and personalize your home.
In this holiday guide, I have chosen a few of my favorite pieces for your consideration.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season!
SusanWallis
And the Forest Watched in Silence
encaustic 24 x 24 in framed in solid walnut
$1,350
Breathing (diptych) encaustic 48 x 36 each panel framed in solid walnut $6,500
Thinking of buying yourself a piece of art, but want to split it up into multiple payments?
Ask about our interest free lay-away plan. You pick the monthly payment and the terms!
$2,900
The Lake Took my Breath Away
encaustic 24x72 in framed in solid walnut
$3,500
Lake Exhalation encaustic 24x22 in framed in solid walnut $1,300
Having a hard time choosing?
I offer gift certificates in many denominations so that your loved one can choose from my shop themselves or put it towards a commission.
The Trees Inhale
encaustic
24 x 24 in framed in solid walnut
$1,350
Each painting is a signed original and framed in a custom made solid walnut frame.
Each painting comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Paintings can be picked up in person at Melt Studio & Gallery in Prince Edward County or can be carefully crated and shipped directly to you (delivery fees vary based on location)
Every holiday season, I choose a local charity to support by donating the proceeds from one of my paintings. This year, I am delighted to contribute Lunar Watcher (6x6 inches, retail value $285) to the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO). You can make your bid through their online auction and help support their vital work in bird conservation.
PEPtBO is a conservation organization that studies, monitors, and reports on the migration, breeding patterns, and ecosystems of birds throughout Prince Edward County. Their work protects birds and their habitats through research, advocacy, and education.
Talking to the Moon
encaustic
48 x 6 in framed in solid walnut
$1,400
Probably the best-known examples of encaustic art are the Fayum funeral portraits, which date back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. These remarkable works are attributed to Greek painters who settled in Egypt, particularly in the Faiyum basin, after Alexander the Great's conquest.
The term "encaustic" comes from the Greek word enkaustikos, meaning "to burn in." It refers to the ancient medium of mixing molten wax with oil pigment, a technique that creates a luminous, durable surface. This process, used for millennia, continues to captivate viewers today.
To care for your encaustic painting, periodically dust the surface lightly with a lint-free cotton cloth and keep it away from extreme temperatures, including freezing or excessive heat. Encaustic paintings are versatile and can even be hung in bathrooms or over fireplaces, adding beauty to a variety of spaces.
The Winter Barn II
encaustic
6 x 48 in framed in solid walnut
$1,400
And the Birches
Stood as Guardians as She
Approached the Forest
encaustic
48x10 in framed in solid walnut
$1,575
II encaustic 24 x 6 in framed in solid walnut $485
Keeper of the Twilight
the Crest encaustic 6x48 in framed in solid
