Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch

For Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch, art is a continuous exploration, a journey into the tactile and transformative world of encaustic. With a career spanning three decades, Patricia has become a recognized figure in the encaustic art community, known for her innovative techniques and passion for sharing her knowledge.

Patricia’s artistic journey is marked by a deep fascination with the unique qualities of wax, its ability to capture light, and its capacity for layering and texture. Her abstract works reflect a sophisticated understanding of color and form, often revealing subtle nuances that invite the viewer to engage in a contemplative experience.

Beyond her personal art practice, Patricia is a dedicated educator, author, and developer of resources that have empowered countless artists to explore the encaustic medium. Her contributions to the field include:

• Authoring influential books: Author of the encaustic resources for all encaustic work: “Encaustic Workshop”. “Encaustic Mixed Media,”  and the one based on EncaustiCamp, “Encaustic Revelation”, all essential guides for artists of all levels.
• Developing EncaustiKits and EncaustiCamp: Providing hands-on learning experiences and fostering a vibrant community of encaustic artists since 2010 in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the world.
• Teaching workshops worldwide: Sharing her expertise and inspiring others to discover the creative possibilities of encaustic with workshops and retreats held in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Italy, Bali, and of course, the U.S.

Patricia’s commitment to the encaustic medium extends beyond technique; it’s about fostering a sense of discovery and encouraging artists to push the boundaries of their creativity.

A sense of preexistence permeates my perception, a feeling that the elements, the very materials and tools I employ, have journeyed through countless hands, echoing through time. Yet, within this continuum, I discern a profound truth: no act, no creation, is ever a mere repetition. The touch of a unique hand transforms the familiar into the utterly novel.

I believe that within the current of one’s singular life, the tools that fall into our grasp—be they a painter’s brush, a sculptor’s chisel, or any instrument of creation—become vessels for our deepest truths. The river of our existence dictates the expression, simply by virtue of our presence within its flow.

Each soul possesses a distinct vantage point, a unique horizon. We may share our visions, offering glimpses into the depths of our being, but never can we truly replicate the perspective of another. This fundamental truth informs my dedication to teaching: to guide each individual toward the authentic core of their self, empowering them to behold the world from their own unrepeatable vista.

And this, too, is the impetus behind my art: to invite others to witness the world anew, to awaken a sense of wonder in the ordinary, and to reveal the extraordinary that lies within the familiar.