Encaustic artwork is created using molten, pigmented beeswax. Heat is used at every stage of the process to apply and fuse the medium. The name Encaustic comes from the greek enkaustikos which means to burn in.
Here you'll learn about encaustic painting techniques & tools. Whether you're a beginner learning to paint with encaustic or an experienced artist, I invite you to add your comments to share your knowledge and inspiration about art and All Things Encaustic.
Fresco Painting During the High Renaissance Raphael, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci made some of the most famous frescoes in the world. Michelangelo’s hugely ambitious Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-12, featured …
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Disclosure: Wonderflex World sent me one yard of Fosshape to review for this post. Fosshape is a felt-like material that can be used to create three-dimensional forms. When heat-set Fosshape …
Originally published April 18, 2019 Scraping is part of the encaustic painting process but this can feel wasteful. What do you do with encaustic scrapings? Believe me, I know that …
This recipe to make your own paste for collage comes from master mixed-media art instructor Christina Lovisa. Christina’s homemade YES! paste alternative works really well under encaustic. This adhesive is …
A good substrate for Encaustic Painting is rigid, absorbent, and heat resistant, it bonds well with the layers of wax without fear of cracking or separation. Yes, you can paint …
Originally published July 12, 2019 I’ve noticed a few people asking in Facebook groups for advice to organize their encaustic art studio. My art studio is the most organized space …
Creating cyanotype prints is a fun thing to do on a sunny day. What is Cyanotype? Cyanotype, also known as photograms, blueprints or sun prints, is a 19th-century alternative photographic …
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In the last post, I talked about the best way to paint a smooth encaustic surface. In this post, I’ll introduce you to an alternative way to achieve a glossy …
