
Marimekko | For Women By Women
30"x30" encaustic, mixed media, Marimekko napkins on panel 2017 © Natalie Salminen Rude

She could see where she was going: Ikkuna (window) pattern | encaustic, mixed media, gold foil on birch panel | 4x12 | 2023 ©Natalie Salminen Rude

She was sure of it: Unikko pattern | encaustic, mixed media, gold foil on birch panel | 4x12 | 2023 ©Natalie Salminen Rude

She got back in there: Joonas (Jonah) pattern | encaustic, mixed media, gold foil on birch panel | 4x12 | 2023 ©Natalie Salminen Rude

She was a deep well: Kaivo (well) pattern | encaustic, mixed media, gold foil on birch panel | 4x12 | 2023 ©Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 12
6"x6" encaustic, mixed media, (vintage marimekko model) gold foil on birch panel 2019 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 11
8"x8" encaustic, mixed media, (vintage marimekko model) gold foil on birch panel 2019 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 10
8"x8" encaustic, mixed media, (vintage marimekko model) gold foil on birch panel 2019 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 9
8"x8" encaustic, mixed media, (vintage marimekko model) gold foil on birch panel 2019 © Natalie Salminen Rude

A Marimekko Tribute | isn't she stunning
6"x6" encaustic, 23 kt gold leaf on panel 2017 ©Natalie Salminen Rude

A Marimekko Tribute | isn't she lovely
6"x6" encaustic, mixed media, gold foil on panel 2017 © Natalie Salminen Rude

A Marimekko Tribute | isn't she splendid
6"x6" encaustic, mixed media, gold foil on panel 2017 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 6
6"x6" encaustic, napkin on panel 2017 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 5
6"x6" encaustic, napkin on panel 2017 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 4
6"x6" encaustic, napkin on panel 2017 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 3
6"x6" encaustic, napkin panel 2017 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Homo Ludens Vol. 1
6"x6" encaustic, napkin on panel 2017 © Natalie Salminen Rude

A Marimekko Tribute | isn't she vital
2 6"x6" panels Encaustic, Mixed media, Gold foil on panel 2017 ©Natalie Salminen Rude

A Marimekko Tribute | don't they inspire
6"x6" Encaustic, Mixed Media, Gold leaf on panel 2017 ©Natalie Salminen Rude

Regalos de Mexico
48"x84" encaustic, mixed media, 23 kt gold leaf on birch panel 2019 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Regalos de Mexico Detail I

Regalos de Mexico Detail II

Regalos de Mexico Detail III

Nocturne Vol I
8" x 8" Encaustic and gold foil on panel. 2019 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Nocturne Vol III
6" x 6" Encaustic and gold foil on panel. 2019 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Nocturne Vol II
8" x 8" Encaustic and gold foil on panel. 2019 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Zenith City, Sing!
From the Atmospheric Haiku series | rose notes hum and buzz / the merry mount rejoices / Zenith City, sing! ||| encaustic on panel, 18x24, 2015 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Her Soliloquy: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Her Soliloquy asks us to listen to this quiet place. The BWCA is a national treasure and crown wilderness jewel of Minnesota.


@ Natalie Salminen Rude

Crown of Thorns
36"x36" Encaustic, gold foil on panel 2014 © Natalie Salminen Rude

© Natalie Salminen Rude

Holy Empathy: "Tell the world" - Commission for One Million Thumbprints- advocating for the cessation of global violence against women | encaustic, mixed media, 23 kt gold leaf on panel | 18x24 | 2018 © Natalie Salminen Rude

Abuse of Power, Christ is Mocked
Stations of the Cross | 8x12 | encaustic, thorns, mixed media, 23 kt gold leaf on panel | Natalie Salminen Rude

Judas and Jesus
Stations of the Cross | 8x12 | encaustic, mixed media on panel | Natalie Salminen Rude

We Women Weep
Stations of the Cross | 8x12 | encaustic, mixed media on panel | Natalie Salminen Rude