BIO

Linda Lopez is a professional encaustic mixed media artist who combines her love of photography and other art mediums to create captivating works. Nature, birds, and animals’ figure prominently in her work, as she finds them endlessly inspiring. Her aim is to create a sense of tranquility and contemplation through her encaustic works, inviting viewers to connect with the natural world.

Teaching and demonstrating encaustic is another area of enjoyment for her, as she loves to share the techniques and the beauty of this ancient art form, which uses beeswax and damar resin. She offers private workshops where she guides her students through the basic techniques of this versatile medium. She takes pride in teaching students how to harness their creativity and explore their own artistic voice.

Linda is a member of the International Encaustic Artists [IEA], ShenArts Council, and the ShenArts Co-op at 128 N. Loudoun St, Winchester, VA. 22602. , where she also participates in both the Jury selection of new members and assists with the hanging committee. She stays connected to a network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about encaustic and art. These memberships provide her with opportunities to collaborate with fellow artists, exhibit her work, and participate in juried exhibitions.

Linda has lived in Virginia since 2023 and previously displayed her work at the Hub Gallery in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She has also participated in group shows with Florida Wax, as well as in individual juried fine art shows throughout central Florida, including the Galerie Elan in Daytona Beach, FL; Art Lofts in St. Petersburg, FL; and the Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota, FL, among others.