Encaustic art and photography

Monday Magazine 2016 photo contest
​Prism's Choice Award winner.

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Local scenes and hidden locations always inspire.

The Botanical Gardens at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific

Uckulet, B.C.

​Even though the Art & Soul International ​residency was cancelled for 2020 and again 2022, I decided to go to Italy, two weeks in Florence and the month of April in Venice. On my own, I was delighted just walk and wander to see the sights and be able to attend the Venice Art Biennale, explore galleries and wander aimlessly through the narrow calli of Venice, historic streets lined with centuries old architecture and over numerous picturesque bridges.  Venice has captured my heart.  It is so magical. Fall of 2024 I went to Italy with my best friend from high school who had never been to Italy we met up with my friend from B.C.  It was wonderful to visit tourist hot spots as well as some of my favourite local location.  My travels to Italy have provided me with a new collection of photographs to be incorporated in photo encaustics, art cards and inspire new pieces of encaustic art. 

My backyard studio, top 3 pics and newly organized Rock Bay Square(RBS) studio.
For appointment to come in the RBS studio or small workshops contact me at:    lyndalombardiartist@gmail.
​com

Ciao, Venice, Italy, my favourite destination. An enchanting and unique city. Wandering aimlessly has to be the best way to see the narrow calli, canals and bridges and hidden treasures around every corner. Every season offers colourful events and festivals. This amazing city should be on everyone's bucket list.

Dear Friends: 
​-Rock Bay Square studio 216C. My happy place.  I am open to small, 1, 2 or 3 people workshops.  Please email me for a studio visits starting September 1  Email to schedule a workshop or visit.
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Encaustic Workshops
I am pleased to be offering workshops in my Rock Bay Square studio starting the end of August 2025. 
Offering both a one day or two day workshop.  All materials and equipment are provided.  
-Experience the Alchemy and the Ecstasy​ of working with this exciting, ancient art form.  The medium, beeswax and damar
(a natural pine resin), with a myriad of applications. 
*One day will give you the basics for working with molten beeswax. Safety tips, materials that are compatible with beeswax, a few basic techniques and some hands on creating one or two pieces to take home. Investment $120
*Two days you will have an opportunity to learn a couple more techniques and more experience working with molten beeswax.  You will have a couple more pieces to take home.  Investment $220
Workshop schedule: a two day workshop does not have to be two consecutive days.
-Sept workshop dates are full
-October 11(full) and 22 - 24, choose a single day or two days. 
-November 5 - 8 and 19 - 22, choose one day or two days

​OPEN HOUSE
-Rock Bay Square, November 1, 2025, 10 am -4:30 pm
2614 Bridge St, main door between Mile Zero Coffee and Bespoke Flower Shop.
Artist studios and start up businesses as well as street level businesses will open.  Put this on your calendar as it is a wonderful way to visit working studios, meet the artists and entrepreneurs. 
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As an artist member of 
Gage Gallery Arts Collective 
19 Bastion Square, Victoria, B.C.  https://gagegallery.ca
my work can be seen in the members gallery at all times and solo show date to be determined. 
​Gage Gallery is a collective of 21 local artists. 
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am - 5pm. 
The main gallery, members exhibit solo shows and changes every 3 weeks.
​Members gallery has space for all 21 artists to display a few of their pieces at all times. 

Artist Statement 
Healing from grief and loss is at the heart of my body of work. We all experience loss; it is an inevitable part of life.  Inspired by the tragic loss of family members, principally my son, it has been important to work through the losses and find strength to carry on and live with intent.  Creating and sharing my art has been an important part of my healing journey and has allowed me to find joy again.  ​
I chooses to work with all natural materials and include treasures found on healing walks in nature.  I endeavor to communicate the depth of emotion with the symbolism of water, shades of blue and green and the depth created by multiple layers of my molten beeswax medium.  Getting lost in my work during the creative process allows me express emotions in my work, creating an ongoing, healing experience.