Kana Clark is a visual artist working with an encaustic focus. Encaustic paint is one of the oldest painting mediums and was created by the Ancient Greeks. Kana makes her own encaustic paint, in her studio using beeswax, damar resin and dry pigments. Unlike traditional painters that work wet and dry, Kana works hot and cold using a propane torch. She currently lives in Huntsville, AL and works out of her studio at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, which is an old textile factory. Kana actively exhibits her work regionally, as well as nationally and teaches encaustic workshops.
A lifelong creative who has worked on various artistic endeavors, Kana has been painting with encaustic for nearly a decade. She is known for creating works within the realm of all things outer space. Combining her love of nebulae and encaustic painting, Kana is one of the first painters to depict nebulae and exoplanets in this medium.
She finds her most creative voice stems from the ever-expanding universe and all of the wonders within it. From the tiniest quark to the vast ocean of space, inspiration is all around and within us. Painting nebulae and exoplanets are Kana’s main focus; however, she also enjoys creating various works featuring nature and water as the main subject.
Affiliations:
International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA)
International Encaustic Artists (IEA)
R&F's Teaching Artist List
Women's Caucus of Art, AL Chapter
