Hot Wax Encaustic Painting for Beginners

Posted by: Ren Allen

Encaustic painting which uses heated beeswax, demar resin, and pigments as a medium. With origins in ancient Egypt ,encaustic painting provides the artist with a malleable 3-D medium that can be used to create ethereal abstracts to precise colour-blocking. Master encaustic painter and innovator, Elise Wagner, walks you through how to get started with encaustic painting in her workshop 'Hot Wax: Encaustic Painting for Beginners'.

Includes a review of tools commonly used and demonstration of basic techniques for creating your own encaustic work of art. Also:
*how-to mix your own colored wax
*safety information
*basic supplies you need to begin
*how-to create artistic elements in wax
*and more!

Hot Wax: Encaustic Painting for Beginners is a 3-part live stream, interactive workshop series with Elise Wagner. Seats are limited so that everyone can receive time and attention during the demonstrations and Q&A. Register now so you don't miss out!

***Saturday December 12 Introduction--supplies and safety, tools and temperatures, mixing colors, initial application (Upon registration you'll receive a basic tools and supplies list to get yourself ready for class.)
During the week, practice your encaustic painting at home.
Then:
***Saturday December 19 Artistry--creating line, textures and blending to evoke your desired affect
***Sunday December 20 Conclusion--tips and tricks for fixing 'mistakes', other ways to use encaustics; open forum sharing, group enjoyment discussion