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Encaustic

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Encaustic painting is also called hot wax painting. It is a process of painting on a surface with paints created by mixing dry pigment with molten wax and varying amounts of varnish. The ability to manipulate the surface of the wax allows great flexibility in texturing. The final treatment, called burning in is achieved by passing a heat source over the painting to fuse the layers together. ... [MORE]

1. Andrew, Simon - Contemporary oil and encaustic paintings.
2. Bassa, Carme - Catalan painter from Barcelona, Spain. Abstracts with figurative elements using the traditional encaustic technique. Resumé and statement. Multilingual site.
3. Blossom, Michael - His work is mainly in encaustic, but he also sculpts and draws. Includes artist profile.
4. Ensley, Carolyn T. - Describes the use of the encaustic technique in painting throughout history. Examples of encaustic paintings by the author on paper and board are displayed. Also includes biography, resume, and statement.
5. Gilbert Ryan, Debora - Online gallery of New Image artist whose Pop art and photo-reportage inspired work is painted in the wax-based medium called "encaustic".
6. Gregg, Gail - New York City based painter and writer. Densely layered paintings make references to minimalism, the pattern and decoration movement.
7. Preble, Pat - Working with encaustic painting since the mid-1970's, the artist first painted from "inner vision" then became intrigued with ancient paleolithic art and landscapes.
8. Roche, Barbara - Abstract art using oil and encaustic.The painting technique involves layering of materials, drawing and collage. Biographical information provided.
9. Shahid, Mona - Canadian encaustic painter who does mostly portraits and other figuratives. Images, biography, statement, and curriculum vitae.
10. Yntema, Janise - Wax encausitc paintings by internationally exhibiting artist. The visible effects of light through pigment explored through many layers of translucent applications.

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