HELLO EVERYONE
I am Daryl Harwood, welcome to my studio!
I am an Encaustic artist.
Creating my encaustic artwork allows me to blend my deep connection to nature with my experiences of living and creating on the road. I create full time, in a mobile studio as I travel the country.
Encaustic, an ancient art form using beeswax and damar resin, serves as a perfect medium to capture the fluidity and depth of my surroundings.
The natural landscapes I encounter—whether dense forests or tranquil shorelines—inspire the textures and layers in my work. Each piece reflects the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, the shifting colors of the sky, and the intricate patterns found in nature. The process of melting and layering wax mirrors the natural processes of erosion, sedimentation, and growth, creating a tangible link between my art and the environment.
Living on the road, I immerse myself in diverse ecosystems, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing scenery. This nomadic lifestyle fosters a sense of freedom and exploration, which I channel into my art. My work often incorporates elements of water, symbolizing both physical and emotional journeys. The fluid, translucent nature of encaustic wax allows me to evoke the movement of water and the sense of calm it brings, creating a meditative quality in my pieces.
Through my encaustic artworks, I aim to convey a sense of harmony and interconnectedness with the natural world. Each piece is a testament to the beauty and resilience of nature, a reminder of our intrinsic bond with the earth and the waters that sustain us.
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Breath Of Spring Collection
Encaustic Collection
Koi Pond Collection
Zen Garden Collection
Love From Customers
We found Darryl at a show in Bonita Springs and saw several pieces that we really liked.
Because we had a very unique space in which to display, we commissioned a custom piece and we are extremely pleased with the work.
She managed to capture everything we wanted in the piece. She pulled in colors from the surrounding area, sized the piece to fit perfectly in the niche, captured the beauty of her custom work and mounted the piece to make sure it was perfect.
All of that was accomplished pretty quickly and we had great communication with her while she was creating the work.
Artie B
We met Daryl at an arts festival in Sarasota recently and purchased/commissioned some pieces.
Fell in love with her style and her input helped put the finishing touches to our living room and MBR entry decor.
She coordinated the colors with the existing colors in our living room beautifully. Daryl is a true pleasure to work with!
Barney & Robyn
Daryl created a large custom piece for a wall in our Florida condo. We were looking for something with texture and color and loved that it brought some of the outdoors inside!
She also used some elements from the two places we live and they are little hidden gems in the artwork.
She came and installed it in our home. Her work is beautiful and she worked in the given time frame. I’ve never encountered any other pieces that resemble her work and we get numerous compliments on it when we have guests.
We still are enjoying this beautiful piece of art!