Somnus, encaustic on Encausticbord by Franciso Benitez, 16″ x 32″, 2011

Francisco Benitez works in encaustic and also in oils, creating luminous portraits with a classical touch.

He divides his time between Europe and Santa Fe and you can find him online through his website, blog, Facebook and Twitter.  

Francisco’s current gallery representation at the Chase Gallery in Boston, MA, and at the Galleria d’Arte Quadrifoglio, Siracusa, Italy.  

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