{"product_id":"fire-water-8-x-10","title":"Fire \u0026 Water (8\" x 10\")","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Fire and Water”,\u003c\/b\u003e is inspired by the powerful and mesmerizing experience of watching the crashing waves break over the enormous rocks and boulders along the Nova Scotia coast. The spectacular energy of the sea moved me deeply, and I sought to capture that dynamic force and beauty in my work.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this piece, the elements of fire and water interact in both a literal and metaphorical sense. The term \"fire\" refers to my artistic method, as I use encaustics—melted beeswax manipulated with a blow torch to create texture, energy, and drama within the painting. The \"water\" symbolizes the raw energy and beauty of the sea, as it pounds against the coast in a spectacular display. Together, these elements form the core of the painting’s emotional impact, representing nature's wonders without conflict but rather as a harmonious and powerful relationship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, I hope those who engage with Fire and Water can connect with the spectacle of the sea as I have—experiencing the pounding surf and ocean spray in a way that stirs the imagination and appreciation for the natural world’s raw power and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEncaustics \u0026amp; Oil on panel. Image size 8\" x 10\", framed 9\" x 11\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colleen Underwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454089756836,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/0813\/6356\/files\/Fire_Water.jpg?v=1787337049","url":"https:\/\/www.art1274hollis.ca\/products\/fire-water-8-x-10","provider":"Art 1274 Hollis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}