Hi! I’m Shari Lyon and I’m an encaustic artist! Most people are not familiar with the word encaustic. It's painting with a specific mixture of beeswax and damar resin. Painting with hot, melted wax. I also incorporate the use of oil paints, pan pastels, photography, and some drawings. I wish you could be in the studio with me! It smells divine! The process requires both patience and spontaneity. It's a rare marriage of being in control and completely losing control in the process. It's labor intensive, and there are many steps involved. But the outcome is a dreamy, ethereal image with texture and appeal unlike any other art form.I am the wife and business partner to Howard Lyon, fine artist and illustrator. He paints, I do the business end, marketing, distribution, order fulfillment, framing, public relations, etc.www.howardlyon.comFor 10 years before I went to work for Howard and started my own artist journey,I worked in a doctors office as a wellness coach, providing education and support for any person wanting to "eat well, live well, BE well". I was a licensed massage therapist providing reflexology, essential oil therapy, emotional release, and Chinese cupping. I have worked both at the corporate level as well with individual clients, and as an educator in school settings.