Shown on cover is “Flare,” an encaustic by King. It is from “Wildfire,” a show of new encaustics by King running Aug. 10 through Sept. 1. at Sparrow Gallery, 1021 R St.; sparrowgallerysacramento.com. Jaya King is also a featured mural artist at Wide Open Walls from Aug. 9 to 19. Visit Jayasart.com