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Debi Bond

Art is who I am. It is how I work through the tough days and enjoy the glorious ones. It's what God created me to be. The shear joy of bringing life to my impressions through painting from my own experiences – seeing a bird moving in a most unique way, that personal loss in the midst of a storm, or a still-life that speaks volumes about the light that hits it – it is how I relate to the world.

As an older adult that has lived in different regions of the USA and South America, an issue that greatly troubles me is that many artist’s materials are poisonous to the environment. I believe we were meant take care of the earth, not exploit it. So, I use only natural materials almost exclusively.

One way is through encaustic painting. It is a technique as old as the pyramids of Egypt – it’s all organic and not harmful, using a mixture of beeswax and tree resin, and can last thousands of years. I only use organic paints now (that includes oils, watercolors, inks, graphic and charcoal) and varnish with either a resin varnish (from tree sap), or infuse with beeswax and resin. I have finally discovered a perfect way to bring my work to life without harming the natural world around me!

I hope that you enjoy my artwork; it is my favorite way to glorify God. All of the proceeds go to support our life of Christian ministry.

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