How to Make and Pigment Encaustic Gesso
Encaustic Gesso is typically used to prime your substrate so that you are beginning with a white ground. But, encaustic gesso doesn’t have to be white. In this post, you’ll […]
How to Make Art Stronger with Differences
The information in this post about how to make art stronger with differences comes from Nicholas Wilton’s Art2Life and Creative Visionary Programs and is published with permission. Vive la différence!
Colour Mixing: A Fresh Approach with Nicholas Wilton
Do you find that you are in the habit of using the same colours all the time? In this post, Nicholas Wilton presents a fresh approach to colour mixing. Every
Fire Safety in the Encaustic Studio
DISCLAIMER Do your own research, I am not a fire safety expert. Carefully review the manufacturer’s operational and safety procedures for all equipment and art materials. Ruth Maude (allthingsencaustic.com) expressly
Tips for Hanging an Art Show
I’m a member at Propeller Art Gallery, an artist-run gallery in Toronto. This Summer I co-organized a group show. If you find yourself hanging an art show, you may find
Top Ten Encaustic Printmaking Tools
In this post, I’ll highlight my favourite top ten encaustic printmaking tools, sharing insights on how they can enhance your practice and inspire new possibilities. Last week I had the
Essential Tools for Scraping & Incising Encaustic Wax
When working with encaustic wax, one of the most satisfying aspects of the medium is the ability to scrape, incise, and carve into the surface, revealing layers of colour and
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Mounting an Encaustic Monotype to a Panel
Q&A with Elizabeth Schowachert In this post, artist Elizabeth Schowachert answers questions that I put to her about mounting encaustic monotypes to panels. 1. What are some of the reasons you
