FOTO All Saints – Encaustic Photography Artwork of a New Orleans Angel

Some images are captured. Others capture you. All Saints is one such moment—an angelic figure frozen in time, standing sentinel against the vast blue sky. Photographed in a historic New Orleans cemetery, this striking composition juxtaposes divine presence with the erosion of time, inviting contemplation on memory, faith, and the impermanence of all things.

Layers of encaustic wax envelop the photograph, softening the details and lending an ethereal quality to the angel’s form. The wax magnifies texture, creating a dreamlike haze, as though this guardian exists just between the veil of past and present. Beneath her, the weathered stone cross, fractured and worn, stands in quiet reverence, a symbol of endurance despite the ravages of time.

The edges of the mounted image are encased in rich charcoal texture paste, hand-painted to frame the piece in a deep, brooding contrast. This finishing technique ensures each FOTO artwork is one-of-a-kind—its surface uniquely marked by the alchemy of wax, pigment, and time.

Perfect for those drawn to moody, atmospheric photography, religious iconography, or encaustic fine art, All Saints serves as both a visual meditation and a statement piece. Whether displayed in a sacred space, a gallery wall, or a personal sanctuary, it holds a quiet power—watching, waiting, remembering.

SIZE: 12" x 18" x 1" (30.5cm x 45.75cm x .2.5cm)

Special Care for Encaustic Artwork... Encaustic artwork is created with a combination of beeswax (note for those who are allergic) and damar resin. This art form has existed for centuries, but because of the natural properties of the wax it does require to be displayed out of direct sunlight in a temperature controlled environment.