Encaustic Art: The Complete Guide to
Creating Fine Art with Wax
This is the definitive guide on
creating encaustic art, an ancient medium that is increasingly popular with
contemporary fine artists. It features step-by-step techniques with
easy-to-understand instructions and detailed illustrations. It includes tips
and techniques gleaned from more than 60 professional artists working with the
medium internationally. This is the definitive guide on creating encaustic art,
an ancient medium that is increasingly popular with contemporary fine artists.
"Encaustic Art" serves as the complete resource for artists working
with encaustic wax. The book includes techniques for incorporating drawing,
transfer, collage, assemblage, photography media with encaustic, as well as
techniques for creating wax sculptures, encaustic prints and monotypes and
installation art. It features step-by-step techniques with easy-to-understand
instructions and detailed illustrations, gorgeous examples of encaustic works
of art, plus tips and techniques gleaned from interviews and studio visits with
more than 60 professional artists working with the medium internationally.
Find out what happens when mixed media
meets melted medium In its purest form, encaustic painting is as simple as
applying melted beeswax to an absorbent surface. In Encaustic Workshop, it
becomes much more: a dynamic medium where anything goes and the possibilities
are endless. Packed with step-by-step techniques, helpful tips and diverse
examples of completed works, Encaustic Workshop brings all the accessibility
and excitement of a mixed-media workshop to your own workspace. If you're a
beginner, you'll find everything you need to know to get started. If you're a
more advanced crafter or fine artist, you'll discover things you never knew you
could do with encaustic. Instructions and photos will guide you as you learn
to:Apply, layer, color and carve wax to create artwork rich with texture and
depth. Create collages that combine encaustic with papers, fabric, found
objects, image transfers and more. Experiment with charcoal, inks, watercolors,
pastels and other mediums to create unexpected effects in the wax. Then,
complete step-by-step projects and an extensive inspirational gallery will show
you how you can combine the techniques you've learned to create more complex
works. Sign your creativity up for this Encaustic Workshop-then just melt,
paint and play!
Wax + Paper = Artistic Bliss!
Unconventional? Sure. The next wave in encaustic painting? Absolutely!
Encaustic artists have been branching out--trying new techniques and mediums,
mixing it up with unique textures and using traditional art supplies in wholly
unexpected ways. So why shouldn't the surfaces be evolving as well? Well, now
they are! In Wax and Paper Workshop, not only will you learn some crazy cool
techniques (like working with rust and tar and learning how to emboss and
embed), you will also explore the benefits of working on paper surfaces--both
commercially made and your own handmade papers! Inside you'll find: * All the
basics for working in both wax and paper, including a thorough explanation of
required materials and suggestions for setting up your workspace. * Easy to
understand instructions for making paper and supports to suit your every need
and whim. *14 completely stepped-out encaustic techniques, including those for
working on the wax and in the wax for adding tone and nuance to your encaustic
masterpieces. * Dozens of author studio samples and gallery pieces to illustrate,
delight and inspire. * A contributors gallery highlighting the best and the
brightest working in wax and paper and giving a sneak peek of the future of
these two dynamic and complementary mediums. You'll find something new and
exciting on every page--add Wax and Paper Workshop to your creative toolbox and
expand your artistic horizons today!
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