The definition of encaustic: “a paint made from pigment mixed with melted beeswax and resin and after application fixed by heat”. From the Greek enkaustikos, meaning “to burn in”.

Norah’s one-of-a-kind fine art pieces combine original photography and encaustic painting.

Norah’s work currently incorporates the medium of encaustic (bees wax and resin), pigments and embedded original photographic imagery. Her pieces are comprised of many layers of these materials that are fused together with a torch. She thoughtful and intuitively scrapes, incises, etches and paints the colors, textures and layers to create her final product.

Each original photograph has informed and inspired the colors, textures and markings Norah includes in the final piece.