Encaustic wax art

Alicia Tormey🔹Artist & Creative Guide on Instagram: "Yes…it’s true… I paint with wax. And…nope…it’s not going to melt. Encaustic paint does contain beeswax as the base, but it also contains Damar resin, which is a natural tree gum that increases the hardness, clarity, and overall melting temperature of the paint. So even though encaustic is a wax based paint, it’s incredibly durable. #encaustic #encausticpainting #encausticartist #encausticart #paintingtechniques #shellacburn"

Blick Art Materials on Instagram: "It’s not magic. It’s encaustic ✨ This ancient technique involves melting and fusing pigmented beeswax 🐝 🤯 As the wax cools, it solidifies, creating layers of shiny, luminous color. The Fayum mummy portraits, painted over 2,000 years ago, prove just how enduring encaustic art can be⚱️ Almost lost to time, today encaustic is back and better than ever thanks to generations of diligent artists and innovative companies like R&F Handmade Paints—their…

Student Gallery of images created by photo encaustic students in either the online class or a studio workshop.

Collaging with encaustic paint and napkins. Mixed media collage process videos.

Using wood glue and loving the texture and patterns that come out of each unique encaustic piece.

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Shari Lyon encaustic art, workshops, gallery, shows, events, recommended supplies, wax art, artist, fine art, contemporary art, abstract, landscapes, commissions, gallery art,

Faux Encaustic Technique by Heather Tracy for The Graphics Fairy