This original 21x17” framed Lake Whitefish encaustic painting honors one of the most iconic native fish of the Great Lakes. Lake whitefish live in deep, cold, clear water and are known for their bright silver scales and slightly downturned mouths, which they use to feed along the lakebed. They’re a cornerstone of Great Lakes commercial fisheries and have been culturally and economically important in the region for generations.
Lake whitefish are steady and strong — built for endurance in cold depths. That quiet resilience is what this piece captures.
Created with molten beeswax and damar resin, the layered blues give the water depth and movement, while the textured lake bottom adds a natural shoreline feel. The wax surface creates a soft glow that shifts beautifully with changing light.
• Original encaustic painting
• 21x17” framed and ready to hang
• Rich layered wax texture
• Signed original