In a set of encaustics and prints, artist Ethan Lauesen explores the perceptions of gender and LGBTQIA+ identity in regions like Interior Alaska. See more here.

The Lover’s Appeal // encaustics and mixed media on panel // February 2018

"What is a friend! A single soul dwelling in two bodies." -Aristotle. #encaustic #encaustics #encausticart #encausticpainting #calligraphylove #inspiredbycalligraphy #calligraphyquote #mixedmediaart #nancycrawfordartist #creativityforlife #creativityeveryday #contemporaryartist #friendshipquotes #friendshipismagic #commissionedart

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive." #encaustic #encaustics #encausticart #encausticpainting #commissionedart #creativityeveryday #creativityforlife #creativesontherise #nancycrawfordartist #studiovibes #studiotime #contemporarypainting #calligraphyart #inspiredbycalligraphy

Here is a detail of an encaustic piece I am working on that incorporates layers of different calligraphy and hand drawn text. #calligraphypractice #calligraphydaily #dailypractice #calligraphy #expressivecalligraphy #encausticart #encaustics #encausticpainting #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart

Encaustics on wood panel, 2024.

Encaustics on wood panel, 2024.

Encaustics on wood panel, 2023.