Gregg Goolsby is a Pacific Northwest–based artist whose luminous, layered works explore the emotional resonance of place, and natural form. Working primarily in encaustic (beeswax) on wood, he fuses ancient techniques with contemporary materials. His paintings often contain up to 30 layers of molten wax and pigment, shaped with fire to create richly dimensional surfaces that invite close inspection and quiet reflection. His process embraces both structure and spontaneity, juxtaposing controlled application with organic, heat‑driven movement. Gregg lives and creates in Fall City, WA, and Manzanita, OR-two landscapes rich in natural beauty that deeply inform his work.
Gregg’s creative path began in childhood, painting in oils under the guidance of his father, a skilled artist who instilled a reverence for craftsmanship and observation. That early foundation evolved into a lifelong exploration of visual storytelling, shaped by decades of photographing the natural world. His connection to the Pacific Northwest landscape-and his passion for conservation-continues to guide his artistic practice with landscapes, seascapes and a special focus on birds which have been a long term interest.
His work has received numerous awards, including honors from the Edmonds Arts Festival, Parklane Gallery, and the Mt. Si Artist Guild. In the past year, Gregg has sold hundreds of original pieces through galleries, shows, and online platforms. He is a permanent exhibitor and board secretary at Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, WA, a member artist at the Art Gallery of SnoValley in Snoqualmie, WA, and a permanent exhibitor at the Driftwood Collective Gallery in Manzanita, OR. His work appears regularly in juried exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest. Gregg is an exhibiting member of the Puget Sound Group Northwest Artists and has served on the board of the Northwest Art Alliance. He is also the founder of OSP Images, LLC, a conservation‑focused photography business, and previously served as treasurer for Island Conservation, a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting biodiversity.
Whether working in encaustic, pastel, pencil, ink, or pigment, Gregg’s art is rooted in a desire to honor the beauty of the natural world and to create spaces where viewers can pause, feel, and reconnect.
