A striking 12″ x 12″ encaustic painting commands attention with its accreted black base, contrasting against the ethereal mauve sky above. A majestic black tree dominates the scene, its branches reaching towards the heavens, while a quaint white house with a black roof and chimney nestles beneath its sheltering branches. The marriage of stark black and soft mauve hues creates a captivating landscape, drawing the viewer into a world of contrast and tranquility.