“Crayon batik is a technique I learned as an undergraduate art ed major and rediscovered a few years ago,” explains Roberta Winjum. “The lack of control over the dripping melted wax forces looseness in execution that results in abstraction. The crayon colors provide a comforting familiarity, while their limited palette means that color choices are loosely interpreted. The result has roots in pointillism and impressionism, as well as traditional batik."⁠ ⁠ Roberta uses melted colored wax in place of dyes for her colors. A candle flame melts each crayon, which drips onto cotton cloth, followed by a black dye bath then wax removal. To enhance a piece, she occasionally adds some hand stitching.⁠ ⁠ “My love of nature is a strong influence on subject matter. Flowers, trees, and landscapes are favorite starting points.”⁠ ⁠ Get to know Roberta better:⁠ If you could be any artist in the world, who would you choose to be?⁠ "I've always wished I could be Joni Mitchell -- because of her artistic talent and her musical talent combined."