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Shop › Bee Series

Bee Series

$40.00

Bring a little buzz of joy into your home with my Bee Series — a collection of one-of-a-kind encaustic wax artworks featuring beautifully detailed bees, each captured from a different angle. Each block reveals a new moment in the bee’s gentle, hardworking world, making them a true conversation starter for any shelf, mantle or art nook.

Created using layers of molten beeswax, pigments and mixed media, each block has its own soft, organic texture and subtle translucency — the kind you can only achieve with encaustic wax. These pieces feel warm, tactile, and alive, just like the little creatures they honour.

Perfect for nature lovers, bee enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a unique, handcrafted piece that brings sweetness and storytelling into their space. This series makes a gorgeous gift too — thoughtful, meaningful, and made to last.

What is Encaustic Wax Painting?

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form that uses natural beeswax mixed with damar resin (a tree sap) and pigments to create beautifully layered, luminous artworks. Each layer of wax is painted on while warm and then fused with heat, giving the surface a gorgeous depth and a soft, tactile quality you can’t get with other mediums. Every piece is unique, with textures and details that shift and change as the light catches them.

How to Care for Your Encaustic Art

Encaustic wax is surprisingly durable – it’s been around since ancient Egypt, after all! Your piece won’t melt under normal home conditions, but it’s best to keep it away from direct sunlight, heaters, or extreme heat. Dust it gently with a soft cloth if needed, and over time, you may notice the surface developing a soft, natural sheen – this is perfectly normal and part of the charm of encaustic art. With just a little love, your artwork will last for generations.

Shipping for International Collectors

I’m delighted to send my artwork to collectors all around the world. Because each piece is unique and shipping costs vary depending on size, weight and destination, international customers are encouraged to get in touch for the best shipping option and quote. This way, I can ensure your artwork is safely packaged and shipped at the most reliable and cost-effective rate for your location.

Contact me for a personalised shipping estimate.


Bring a little buzz of joy into your home with my Bee Series — a collection of one-of-a-kind encaustic wax artworks featuring beautifully detailed bees, each captured from a different angle. Each block reveals a new moment in the bee’s gentle, hardworking world, making them a true conversation starter for any shelf, mantle or art nook.

Created using layers of molten beeswax, pigments and mixed media, each block has its own soft, organic texture and subtle translucency — the kind you can only achieve with encaustic wax. These pieces feel warm, tactile, and alive, just like the little creatures they honour.

Perfect for nature lovers, bee enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a unique, handcrafted piece that brings sweetness and storytelling into their space. This series makes a gorgeous gift too — thoughtful, meaningful, and made to last.

What is Encaustic Wax Painting?

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form that uses natural beeswax mixed with damar resin (a tree sap) and pigments to create beautifully layered, luminous artworks. Each layer of wax is painted on while warm and then fused with heat, giving the surface a gorgeous depth and a soft, tactile quality you can’t get with other mediums. Every piece is unique, with textures and details that shift and change as the light catches them.

How to Care for Your Encaustic Art

Encaustic wax is surprisingly durable – it’s been around since ancient Egypt, after all! Your piece won’t melt under normal home conditions, but it’s best to keep it away from direct sunlight, heaters, or extreme heat. Dust it gently with a soft cloth if needed, and over time, you may notice the surface developing a soft, natural sheen – this is perfectly normal and part of the charm of encaustic art. With just a little love, your artwork will last for generations.

Shipping for International Collectors

I’m delighted to send my artwork to collectors all around the world. Because each piece is unique and shipping costs vary depending on size, weight and destination, international customers are encouraged to get in touch for the best shipping option and quote. This way, I can ensure your artwork is safely packaged and shipped at the most reliable and cost-effective rate for your location.

Contact me for a personalised shipping estimate.


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Lunch time#1, #2, #3, #4
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Sweet Love
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Butterfly Blocks
$80.00
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Paper Mushroom Sculpture
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