Natalie Salminen Rude is a visual artist and poet from Duluth, Minnesota. Working in oils and encaustic - a fascinating, ancient medium that combines beeswax, pigment, resin, and heat - her work, explores and celebrates layered ideation, both physically and metaphorically. Kid-like curiosity, love of haiku, studio play, a zest for life, the woods, and connecting with people fuels her vibrant work.