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V.J. Brooks has sold her paintings worldwide and is an award-winning artist, appearing in one-woman shows as well as juried group shows. In high school, she began her lifetime career in art by being presented with the Ford Foundation Golden Key Award. Later, during her university studies, Brooks became interested in Encaustic painting. This is one of the older forms of painting which was used in ancient Greece and Egypt where some samples date back to the 14th century B.C. Brooks, who always likes challenges, taught herself this method through trial and error, as there was no recipe at the time. She made her own paint and prepared her own boards. Encaustic is a form of painting where beeswax is melted and painted on a firm surface, then burned-in with a torch. This burning-in process makes the wax more resistant to heat and abrasion. Maintenance of encaustic paintings is just a quick buff. Later, Brooks met other encaustic painters and she is now a member of Encaustic Network Unlimited. While Brooks paints many different subjects, flowers are her favorite. Brooks has also perfected the process of making mono prints from this form of painting, again through trial and error. A talented artist, she also enjoys silk painting and jewelry making. For information on acquisition, Brooks may be contacted at 503-655-2768. Affiliations:     North Clackamas Arts Guild     Encaustic Network Unlimited     Three Rivers Arts Guild     Portland Fine Arts Guild

Vera Jean Brooks