Skip to Content
Karen Canning at Studio fifty-three
Karen Canning at Studio fifty-three
Home
About
Shop
Blog
Contact
0
0
Karen Canning at Studio fifty-three
Karen Canning at Studio fifty-three
Home
About
Shop
Blog
Contact
0
0
Home
About
Shop
Blog
Contact
Original encaustic wax and resin vessel titled Musk Stick by Australian artist Karen Canning featuring soft blush pink raised dots on an ivory beeswax surface with a glossy pale pink resin interior.
Original encaustic wax and resin vessel titled Musk Stick by Australian artist Karen Canning featuring soft blush pink raised dots on an ivory beeswax surface with a glossy pale pink resin interior.
Original encaustic wax and resin vessel titled Musk Stick by Australian artist Karen Canning featuring soft blush pink raised dots on an ivory beeswax surface with a glossy pale pink resin interior.
Original encaustic wax and resin vessel titled Musk Stick by Australian artist Karen Canning featuring soft blush pink raised dots on an ivory beeswax surface with a glossy pale pink resin interior.
Original encaustic wax and resin vessel titled Musk Stick by Australian artist Karen Canning featuring soft blush pink raised dots on an ivory beeswax surface with a glossy pale pink resin interior.
Original encaustic wax and resin vessel titled Musk Stick by Australian artist Karen Canning featuring soft blush pink raised dots on an ivory beeswax surface with a glossy pale pink resin interior.
Original encaustic wax and resin vessel titled Musk Stick by Australian artist Karen Canning featuring soft blush pink raised dots on an ivory beeswax surface with a glossy pale pink resin interior.
Shop › Musk Stick

Musk Stick

$120.00

Musk Stick

Original Encaustic Wax & Resin Vessel
17 × 15 cm

Some colours have a way of bringing back memories.

Musk Stick captures the soft blush pinks and creamy whites of the classic lolly, wrapped in a contemporary sculptural form. Playful without being childish, this one-of-a-kind vessel celebrates simple pleasures while bringing warmth, texture and personality to your home.

Handcrafted using encaustic wax over a sculpted form and finished with a glossy resin interior, every gentle curve and raised blush dot is created by hand. The luminous beeswax surface catches the light beautifully, making the vessel appear to glow from within.

Whether displayed on a coffee table, bookshelf or console, Musk Stick is a conversation piece that adds softness and individuality to contemporary interiors. It can be enjoyed as a sculptural object on its own or used to hold dried botanicals and treasured keepsakes.

For collectors who love artwork that tells a story, this piece is a reminder that beauty often lives in the memories we carry with us.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Original one-of-a-kind artwork

  • Handmade using traditional encaustic wax techniques

  • Soft, timeless colour palette that suits modern interiors

  • Functional resin-lined interior

  • Beautiful displayed alone or styled with other sculptural objects

  • Signed by the artist

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 gently with a soft cloth when needed. Over time, the surface may develop a beautiful natural sheen, adding even more character. With just a little care, 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 collectors are encouraged to contact me for a personalised shipping quote.

This allows me to safely package your artwork and provide the most reliable and cost-effective shipping option for your location.

Please get in touch for your personalised shipping estimate.

Musk Stick

Original Encaustic Wax & Resin Vessel
17 × 15 cm

Some colours have a way of bringing back memories.

Musk Stick captures the soft blush pinks and creamy whites of the classic lolly, wrapped in a contemporary sculptural form. Playful without being childish, this one-of-a-kind vessel celebrates simple pleasures while bringing warmth, texture and personality to your home.

Handcrafted using encaustic wax over a sculpted form and finished with a glossy resin interior, every gentle curve and raised blush dot is created by hand. The luminous beeswax surface catches the light beautifully, making the vessel appear to glow from within.

Whether displayed on a coffee table, bookshelf or console, Musk Stick is a conversation piece that adds softness and individuality to contemporary interiors. It can be enjoyed as a sculptural object on its own or used to hold dried botanicals and treasured keepsakes.

For collectors who love artwork that tells a story, this piece is a reminder that beauty often lives in the memories we carry with us.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Original one-of-a-kind artwork

  • Handmade using traditional encaustic wax techniques

  • Soft, timeless colour palette that suits modern interiors

  • Functional resin-lined interior

  • Beautiful displayed alone or styled with other sculptural objects

  • Signed by the artist

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 gently with a soft cloth when needed. Over time, the surface may develop a beautiful natural sheen, adding even more character. With just a little care, 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 collectors are encouraged to contact me for a personalised shipping quote.

This allows me to safely package your artwork and provide the most reliable and cost-effective shipping option for your location.

Please get in touch for your personalised shipping estimate.

Last Stop #2
Last Stop #2
$250.00
Come join us #1
Come join us #1
$290.00
Window Shopping #1
Window Shopping #1
$160.00

You Might Also Like

Flying In #1 IMG_4183.jpeg IMG_4184.jpeg IMG_4188.jpeg IMG_4189.jpeg IMG_4196.jpeg IMG_4226.JPG
Quick View
Flying In #1
$160.00
Blue Spots IMG_1412.JPG IMG_1367.jpeg IMG_1365.jpeg IMG_1411.JPG IMG_1404.JPG
Quick View
Blue Spots
$140.00
White Flower Top Encaustic wax and mixed media sculpture featuring a round grey textured form with raised white floral patterns and a sculptural white flower on top, displayed as a decorative art object. Encaustic wax and mixed media sculpture featuring a round grey textured form with raised white floral patterns and a sculptural white flower on top, displayed as a decorative art object. Encaustic wax and mixed media sculpture featuring a round grey textured form with raised white floral patterns and a sculptural white flower on top, displayed as a decorative art object. Encaustic wax and mixed media sculpture featuring a round grey textured form with raised white floral patterns and a sculptural white flower on top, displayed as a decorative art object.
Quick View
White Flower Top
$160.00
I Love You x 3 'I love you x 3' by Karen Canning is an encaustic wax free standing sculpture with 3 hearts of hand stitched vintage buttons. 'I love you x 3' by Karen Canning is an encaustic wax free standing sculpture with 3 hearts of hand stitched vintage buttons. 'I love you x 3' by Karen Canning is an encaustic wax free standing sculpture with 3 hearts of hand stitched vintage buttons. 'I love you x 3' by Karen Canning is an encaustic wax free standing sculpture with 3 hearts of hand stitched vintage buttons. 'I love you x 3' by Karen Canning is an encaustic wax free standing sculpture with 3 hearts of hand stitched vintage buttons.
Quick View
I Love You x 3
$90.00
Who by Fire #3 Black, white and amber abstract encaustic wax/mixed media artwork. Black, white and amber abstract encaustic wax/mixed media artwork. Black, white and amber abstract encaustic wax/mixed media artwork.
Quick View
Who by Fire #3
$140.00