New piece: Snowy Winter Woods, 8” x 8.” Snow is beautiful, ICE is hideous. Still trying to focus on beauty when I’m in the studio -- it’s all that keeps me sane. No podcasts, no intrusion from the outside world, just a few hours of peace. Available: shorturl.at/dh2L1 #encaustic #painting #nature

My view on my late afternoon cross-country ski jaunt through Crescent Beach State Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Low winter light, but beautiful!! . . #Maine #photography #ocean #winter

We had a little cabin fever, so walked through thigh-high snow drifts to the edge of the cliffs at Two Lights State Park. The waves were massive, and it was rather nippy, but It was great to watch Mother Nature do her thing and forget about life for a while. . . #maine #nature #photography #storm

Painted during the darkest days of the pandemic, "Hope" seems appropriate today. There are glimmers of hope, a few cracks in the congressional Republicans' let-Trump-get-away-with-anything posture. It's just a start, but it's something. . #hope #painting

And here’s Skier’s Moon - 36” x 36” - inspired by a photo by Alex Dall'Olmo of a full moon setting behind snow-capped Mt. Mansfield in Stowe, VT. The -10°F weather and atmospheric conditions made a lovely pink winter sky. . Available here: shorturl.at/J6iK7 . #skiing #mountains #Vermont #painting

Path to the beach, after a winter storm. Crescent Beach State Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine. 1/19/2026 . . #Maine #photography #winter #beach

Snowy Maine walk by the ocean, at Two Lights State Park. . . #photography #ocean #Maine

I just framed this 7” x 5” palette knife painting from my No Place Like Maine series. It's loaded with complementary color contrasts and texture, and who doesn’t love to watch a full moon rising over the ocean? .. Hunter’s Moon, Casco Bay, available: tinyurl.com/3nkffj6b . #moon #Maine #moonrise

I decided to go BIG on my first painting of 2026! Morning Meditation is 48"x48". I wanted this piece to be soothing, with its soft purples, but have positive energy to it, from the vibrant greens and active reflections on the water. . Available: tinyurl.com/c4eekj62 . #painting #nature #Maine

Tonight's sunset, looking from Two Lights State Park out to Richmond Island, Cape Elizabeth, Maine. . . #Maine #sunset #Photography

From yesterday's ski trip to Sunday River, when the snow was soft and the mountain was beautiful. Unfortunately, it's pouring rain (again) now. Global warming has not been kind to New England skiing! . . #Maine #photography #mountains

My #1 most popular post from 2025 - me, holding Sunflower Farm, 36” x 48”. You won’t see me in flip flops and shorts for a bit, but it is nice to have a reminder that summer will eventually return to Maine. . Available: www.marciacrumleyart.com/large-works/... . #painting #art #nature

Another wintry Maine sunset. This is looking out from Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth. . . #Maine #photography #sunset

My #2 most popular post for 2026 - Queen Anne’s Lace, 24” x 30,” encaustic. Queen Anne’s Lace always reminds of the carefree joys of summer, so I kept a playful approach to this subject. . Available: www.marciacrumleyart.com/large-works/... . #coastal #maine #encaustic #painting #art

A wintry sunset here on the coast of Maine, as the next storm rolls in. . . #Maine #photography #sunset

My #3 most popular photo from 2025 is this shot from opening night of my solo show Finding Joy at Blue Door Gallery. I felt so much love and support that night with friends traveling from near and far to attend. Here's a photo of me with my friend Kavya. . #maine #maineart #painting #encaustic

#4 most popular for 2025 is Kaleidoscope (a term for a group of butterflies). This painting was inspired by the annual monarch migration, where millions of monarchs migrate south in early September, traveling up to 3,000 miles to reach the forests of central Mexico. . #nature #encaustic #painting

Floating Clouds, from my ongoing series of poppy paintings, was my #5 most popular painting in 2025. Poppies, like blueberry barrens, are just an excuse for me to have fun with the color red!! I also love to play up the texture of the centers, using pottery tools. . . #poppies #nature #painting

Happening now - another amazing Maine sunset!! It’s the perfect end to a gorgeous, chilly day. . . #sunset #Maine #photography

A little behind schedule…and still making my way through my top 10 posts for 2025. Here’s #6, Lupine by the Bay, 20” x 20”, capturing a classic Maine summer view in a fun, non-traditional way. . Available: edgewatergallery.co/artists/marc... . #Maine #maineart #nature #painting #encaustic

New blog post! Must-see art in Norway, including this amazing painting capturing the Blue Hour in Norway, by Harald Sohlberg, a Munch contemporary who painted mystical night and twilight scenes. . . Read it here: www.marciacrumleyart.com/blog/must-se... . #painting #art #Norway #nature #nightsky

I delivered this painting to a happy Boston collector today. I’ve spent many, many nights sitting on our dock watching the moonlight dance across the water. This piece captures so much of what I love about Maine and its magical light and pristine beauty. . #nightsky #maine #encaustic #painting

#7 in the top 10 countdown for 2025 is October Cranberry Bog, 20” x 20,” acrylic on canvas. Some of my favorite memories as a kid were driving through the cranberry bogs on the Cape in autumn with my Dad. This one’s available at Galaray House in Lexington, MA. . . #capecod #painting #nature

Sunrise, Casco Bay, Maine, 12/11/2025, 7:05 am. It's cold out there, but there are some lovely pinks in the sky!! . . #Maine #sunrise #photography #nature

#9 most popular painting in 2025: Path to the Sun, 16" x 16" encaustic on panel. A joyful painting full of color and texture. This one's still available: shorturl.at/MDrBa . . #encaustic #painting #sunshine #nature

It’s time for the Top 10 countdown of my most popular paintings in 2025. #10 is Wonder, 30” x 24,” inspired by a beautiful night sky over Jordan Pond in Acadia NP. Multiple thin layers of translucent wax create a glowing luminosity. Available: shorturl.at/JAFeU . #encaustic #Maine #nightsky #nature

More Norway, sunset (early!!) . . #sunset #noreay #photography

A few scenes from our trip to Norway. . . #norway #nature #mountains #photography

Enjoying the Christmas market in Oslo, Norway! . . #nightphotography #photography #travel

Tonight's moon. I was driving back from the grocery store and had to pull over to take this shot!! (OK, I tried to take it while driving and that didn't work so well.....) . . #nightskies #moon #Maine #photography

We've had our first snowstorm here in Maine, but I'm channeling summer in the studio. This perky poppy painting brings back memories of carefree summer days. Carefree Days, 12” x 9,” encaustic on panel, available here: www.marciacrumleyart.com/small-works/... . . #encaustic #painting #poppies

Today’s sorta snowy walk. Snow totals were disappointingly below forecast, but it was a pretty walk all the same. . #Maine #coastal #photography

New! Autumn Joy, 8" x 8," encaustic on panel. $260. Just added to my web site: www.marciacrumleyart.com/small-works/... . . #encaustic #nature #painting

Happy Thanksgiving! I am incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for your support. Wishing you a day filled with love and laughter, a full belly, and an even fuller heart!! . . #painting #Maine #sunrise

Today’s sunrise on the coast of Maine . . #sunrise #Maine #photography

Happy Monday from Maine, Blue Sky!! . #Maine #sunrise #photography

Beautiful colors this morning on the coast of Maine!! . #Maine #sunrise #photography

A luminous night sky painting of Jordan Pond, Acadia NP, Maine, created with multiple layers of translucent blue and purple wax. Wonder, 30" x 24" is available on my web site: www.marciacrumleyart.com/large-works/... . . #nightsky #Maine #nature #encaustic

Beautiful light this afternoon! . . #Maine #sunset #photography

Today’s overcast sunrise on the coast of Maine. Happy Friday, Bsky!! . .#sunrise #Maine #photography

This new painting will be at the Crane Estate art show this weekend in Ipswich, MA. Autumn Marsh, 20" x 20" encaustic on panel. . #nature #marsh #encaustic #painting .

Sunrise, Nov 5, 2025. Feeling hopeful!! . #Maine #sunrise #hope

Autumn colors at my favorite Maine beach - Scarborough Beach State Park. . . #nature #photography #Maine

New! Lots of sgraffito (carving) and vibrant peak foliage color in this little piece. It’s 8” x 8” and appropriately titled Autumn Textures. . www.marciacrumleyart.com/small-works/... . #autumn #encaustic #painting

My art blog includes write-ups on some of the most inspiring art exhibits I’ve seen. The latest: The Northern Lights exhibit at the Buffalo AKG Museum, with paintings by Scandinavian and Canadian landscape artists. #blog #artblog #painting #art #nature Read it here: marciacrumleyart.com/blog

Maine moonlight is magical! I love the expansive, multi-colored halo and the dramatic blue outline the moonlight adds to these iconic Maine islands. . Moondance, 24” x 24” encaustic on panel. Available: tinyurl.com/37y7jy9s . #moon #nightskies #encaustic #maine #painting #nature

Studio visitors always want to reach out and touch my paintings. They’re surprised when I say it's OK. Unlike other painting media, encaustic is impervious to moisture and the oil on your fingers won’t harm the paintings at all. . www.marciacrumleyart.com/small-works/... . #painting #encaustic

Autumn in New England is hard to beat. The drought has meant more muted colors in real life this year, but not on my easel! These encaustics are in all sizes - from 6” x 6” to 30” x 40”. Some are in galleries, some on marciacrumleyart.com Message me with any questions. . #painting #autumn #encaustic

Gotta love Maine weather .... never a dull moment! . . #Maine #nature #photography

Good morning, Bsky!! A little Saturday morning drama from Maine for you. Have a great day!! . . #Maine #sunrise #photography #nature