In keeping with Studio 2055′s commitment to the environment and sustainability, I donated a new artwork to the San Diego Coastkeeper Ocean Gala 2009. It was sold in a silent auction helping the organization to reach it’s $100,000 fund raising goal. “Thank you again! Your donation helps support Coastkeeper’s ongoing work to protect and restore [...]

By Richard Dowdy The Encaustic Art Institute was formed to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation of encaustic art, a form of painting that has endured for centuries, with examples found in ancient Roman and Egyptian artifacts. Encaustic painting utilizes melted beeswax, color agents and other elements at the discretion of the creator in the making [...]