Beeswax & Resin

Encaustic

Impressions of nature—layers of wax, collage, found materials, and simple line drawings are fused onto reclaimed CDs and birch panels. Thoughtfully created with materials that minimize waste and lessen environmental impact.

So… why CDs?

Repurposing materials is just a good idea.

I’ve had a box of CDs and DVDs for so long it has moved with me three times.

It's full of software installation CDs, spindles of blank DVDs that will never be burned with data, scratched movies that skip, exercise videos... sound familiar?

The small circular shape drew me in.

The last time this box surfaced I thought, could I collage onto these? Would anything stick to them?

The answer is yes.

I now have a box full of tiny, round canvases. Each piece of artwork diverts a CD or DVD out of the waste stream. My hope is that this series helps to foster a deeper connection to our environment.

© 2025 Katelynn O'Brien