Encaustic art is a unique and ancient technique that involves painting with wax. This wax is a blend of beeswax and damar resin (a natural tree sap that acts as a hardening agent. In creating encaustic art, molten wax is applied to a surface, usually a wood board or wood board with a photograph adhered to it. Each layer is carefully heated with a torch or heat gun to fuse it with the one beneath, creating a luminous, textured surface that is rich in depth and detail.
The beauty of encaustic art lies in its versatility and the way it captures light, giving the artwork a three-dimensional quality. The wax can be sculpted, carved, and layered with other materials allowing for endless creative possibilities. Encaustic paintings are durable and long-lasting, and their rich texture or glossy shine make them a captivating addition to any art collection.
*I am currently accepting commissions for custom artwork. Custom commissioned pieces allow you to bring a personal touch to your space, tailored to your preferences in size, color, and style.
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Encaustic photos make the perfect gift!
I offer custom encaustic photography art pieces. This ancient technique of encaustic painting is a technique that uses beeswax and damar resin as a medium to create paintings or mixed media photography. The encaustic medium is fused with fire or heat to blend the layers together.
Each custom piece of art will include one of your personal photographs mounted on or transferred to wood. Occasionally I will incorporate other mediums such as oil paints, Pan Pastel, or colored pencil to enhance certain features of the photograph. Then layers of encaustic medium will be painted and fused over your photograph giving it a textured and ethereal effect.
Each art piece is handmade and unique. I can use one of your own photos (you must retain copyright - ask me if you aren't sure) or one that I have taken for you.