When it’s Hard to Make Art | Finding Momentum
I started 2020 on a high. I was convinced that this was the year I was going to have a regular art practice and that I was going to make […]
Yes, You Can Paint with Encaustic on Plexiglass
When Encaustic is painted on Plexiglass, the beauty of translucent wax and the transparency of plexiglass combine to create luminous works. When I first heard about painting on plexiglass with
How to Create a Shou Sugi Ban Finish for Panel Edges
Shou Sugi Ban and Encaustic Painting are a perfect match, they are both are born out of fire. Shou Sugi Ban, also known as Yakisugi, is a traditional Japanese art of
How to use Ephemera in Encaustic Painting
I’ve always loved history. It gives you a sense of where you come from and helps to guide you where you want to go. My first career was as an
How to make Rusty Paper for Collage
Rusting Paper for Collage Adding collage to your encaustic work can lead to really interesting results. Some of the best collage papers are the ones you make yourself. Making rust
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
