Photo of Lara Williams at her Lakeside Retreat, Aroostock County, ME

I work primarily in encaustic, a mix of beeswax, tree resin, and natural pigments that I melt, layer, and fuse using heat. This ancient medium lets me paint, print, and sculpt all at once, mirroring the natural processes that inspire me. My tools range from brushes and carving tools to a torch and heat gun—and my camera, which helps me capture the places that spark new ideas.

My abstract landscapes are inspired by special places, both real and imagined, that reflect my human connection to nature and my concerns for how our actions shape the planet. In layers of wax and pigment, I build up and scrape away as though tracing the quiet rhythms of the earth—echoing natural forces like erosion, growth, renewal, capturing the rhythms of the earth itself.

​Each piece becomes a quiet statement about nature’s balance, beauty, and resilience, speaking to the importance of protecting the fragile balance of our natural resources.

I delve into themes of discovery and rediscovery, uncovering what lies beneath the surface—both in the landscape and within ourselves. I reflect on the importance of protecting the fragile balance of our natural resources and I remind myself to tread lightly on the land that sustains us.

I am fortunate to reside by the Ocean in Hull, Massachusetts, and to have a Lakeside cottage in Aroostook County, Maine.  Both places are constant sources of inspiration for me.  

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