I will be demonstrating the basics of Encaustic, an ancient medium that incorporates hot wax: a mixture of beeswax, damar resin, and pigment. To start I will give a brief talk about its use in history, then proceed to show the process for this medium: heating the paint, applying it to a support, and fusing. As I work on a piece of my own art during this demo, I can share a few of the techniques that can be done with hot wax and also some of my own processes.
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