Norah Levine is a fine artist based in Austin, Texas, known for her dreamlike paintings that fuse photography and encaustic. With over 15 years of experience as a portrait photographer and a foundation in traditional darkroom techniques, she brings a deep sensitivity to light, emotion, and narrative. When digital photography became the norm, Norah felt a longing to return to the tactile, meditative experience that first shaped her in the darkroom — a place where the process felt tangible, instinctive, and a little bit magical.
Her multi-layered, textured works often incorporate animals, children, and elements of nature — recurring symbols of innocence, interconnection, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Using beeswax, resin, and pigments, Norah builds surfaces that feel both timeless and tactile, inviting viewers into a moment of stillness and reflection.
Her work is often described as ethereal, evoking wonder and a profound sense of tranquility. Norah’s pieces have been exhibited and collected throughout the United States and displayed in galleries across Texas and New Mexico.
b. Philadelphia, PA, 1979