Embracing Encaustic
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First publish year 2008
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Encaustic is the art of painting with molten beeswax, mixed with colored pigments and resin. The results are like no other medium--mysterious, deep, and translucent, with a glow that seems to emanate from within. It's an ancient technique that has recently been reborn, capturing the imagination of a new generation of painters who are adopting encaustic as their medium of choice. Embracing Encaustic will teach you how to paint with this fascinating medium using simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by full color photographs.
Inside, you will find:
An overview of the tools and supplies you ll need to get started
Detailed instructions for mixing your own encaustic paint
Instructions for all the basic techniques, alowing you to mix and match them to create an infinite number of unique styles
A gallery of work by notable encaustic painters, with information on how they created each piece
More than 90 full color photographs illustrating detailed techniques, tips, tricks, and examples of contemporary encaustic paintings
A directory of material suppliers
For beginners and experienced encaustic artists alike, the book offers another gem a rare peek behind the curtain. The gallery section features the work of twenty-five notable painters who spill their secrets, describing in detail how they created the works on display. It s the next best thing to watching over their shoulders as they work.
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