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In a world of mindless consumption, fast-paced meals in disposable dishes while on the go, Rebekah seeks to elevate the experience to transform it into a daily ritual of eating, drinking, and reflecting. Slow down, think, remember, feel, and most important “use the fancy stuff”.
She is currently working on rococo inspired functional pieces, while exploring the juxtaposition of the “ornate” and “dark”

Using gold and sterling silver and usually stones, both faceted and cabachons, I design wearable pieces of art. I was in retail stores from 1980 until 2017 making and selling my hand fabricated jewelry in Cedarburg.I’m thrilled to see one of my pieces on someone and happy to know it is being worn and appreciated!

I fancy myself a creative force with a maker's soul and a mind for impact. I love wood and creating meaningful pieces that inspire.

As I stand and study the empty canvas in front of me, I envision the beauty of what it can become as the many colors ooze over the canvas, the fruits & flowers dancing and changing partners as the music plays.

At Laika Candle Studio, I create floral and aesthetic candles that celebrate beauty, comfort, and meaningful moments. Each candle is handcrafted in small batches using a blend of soy and beeswax, thoughtfully infused with premium fragrances and essential oils to create an experience that is both visually captivating and comforting to the senses.

Laika Candle Studio was born from a deeply personal journey. Named in memory of my beloved dog, Laika, candle making became a creative outlet that brought peace, healing, and purpose. Today, that purpose continues through my commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and giving back, with a portion of proceeds supporting pet cancer research.

Through my work, I hope to inspire people to slow down, embrace moments of calm, and surround themselves with objects that evoke warmth, joy, and connection. Whether displayed as décor, gifted to a loved one, or lit during a moment of self-care, each candle is created to leave a lasting impression and become part of life's meaningful celebrations.

Lover of symbolism, universal and personal.

I am drawn to paintings by their use of color and this is how I want to approach my art. I appreciate the luminescence and sometimes the ethereal quality when I use cold wax & oil. The painting is built in layers. Similar to the process of encaustic painting, but without the heat. I manipulate the wax using various palette knives, squeegees, brayers, pottery tools, dental scrapers and rubber brushes. I like to create textured surfaces and scape to reveal the layers underneath.

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I’m self taught and drawn to painting pets and interior domestic scenes. I love slightly amped up color and a loose style.

I create with a variety of media to capture the essence of what I love. Recently I’ve been into pen, pencil, pastels, and fiber arts. Frequent subjects of mine are outer space, everyday vignettes, and the Allen-Bradley Clocktower.

I am a self-taught artist with a background in horticulture and corporate administration. I discovered encaustic technique during my years as a beekeeper, becoming enraptured n the process, more recently integrating wax with other mediums, including but not limited to photography, 3D applications and mixed media.

Appreciating the beauty and bounty of Wisconsin’s landscape, it is my desire to capture places and spaces that might draw others in. The landscape abounds with beauty, reflecting the character of the Creator.
Like Henri Nouwen said, “my greatest vocation is to be a witness to the glimpses of God I’ve been allowed to catch.”