I was inspired by the strata of geological rock layers to create this piece using encaustic medium (beeswax, damar resin, & pigment) on a cradled wood panel. In this piece, I used my signature method of applying minute droplets of encaustic, one by one, to the surface of the painting, along with texturized scratched areas to creating a tactile quality that when viewed in person, engages those who encountering it