LACBA Speaker January 6, 2025 - MARY JO (MJ) REUTTER (In person lecture, join us)

Beeswax + Pigment: The Beauty and Fun of Encaustic Painting

MARY JO (MJ) REUTTER
MJ is a professional toy and game inventor who channels her creativity into encaustic painting during her spare time. She has been exploring the art of encaustics for nearly a decade, showcasing her work in various exhibits and serving as a board member of the International Encaustic Artists organization for the past five years.

This past year, MJ took the Bee Keeping 101 class, deepening her appreciation for bees and the extraordinary wax they produce. She’s thrilled to share her passion for this ancient and captivating art form, demonstrating how the same beeswax your hives create can become a medium for vibrant, enduring works of art.