encaustic art lesson 1 - abstract

SuperJacqui111 Says:

May 15, 2011 - thank you its very very good

justforfreegame Says:

Jan 22, 2011 - Rose, wood, lettuce, spikes...

katiaprotectorGW Says:

Jan 18, 2011 - very nice!

MissWitchiepoo Says:

Dec 28, 2010 - Thank you for a great tuturial just what I needed. I have had my set for years and also one of the books but still didn't seem to get it right. A couple of weeks ago I introduced my nephew (17) to this and we had lots of fun so I bought him a set for Christmas. He will enjoy this tutorial much too. The great thing about Encaustic Art is that you don't need to be a great artist to make something that looks stunning:) Thanks again!!

artsencaustic Says:

Nov 2, 2010 - Be careful in applying any wax which contains a solvent.in case it dissolves the surface of your artwork. Test a sample scrap first maybe? Also try to determine the quality of pigmentation in the crayons you are using. If cheaper waxes are being used then dyes or low quality pigments might also be the case. They may fade so it is wise to check out the content if possible.

artsencaustic Says:

Nov 2, 2010 - Be careful in applying any wax which contains a solvent.in case it dissolves the surface of your artwork. Test a sample scrap first maybe? Also try to determine the quality of pigmentation in the crayons you are using. If cheaper waxes are being used then dyes or low quality pigments might also be the case. They may fade so it is wise to check out the content if possible.

INVR4GET Says:

Nov 1, 2010 - Thanks for answering so quickly. I can tolerate the odor while creating but it seems that the completed piece also retains an odor that some might find offensive. I might try a thin layer of gel medium or some sort of furniture or floor wax.

artsencaustic Says:

Nov 1, 2010 - I can't see that gesso will curb any odour. All waxes have a smell relating to their content. If resins are involved then these will also be smelt. Beeswax itself is quite sweet in odour, but any of the petrochemical waxes have that "chemical" smell. Over heating creates more fumes and also possibly releases less desirable characteristics chemically as well as possibly damaging the wax structure in the longer term. Best just to work in a well ventilated area,

INVR4GET Says:

Nov 1, 2010 - Would you recommend using crayons in this technique? I've played around with them in the past and came up with very interesting textures however, they maintain a "waxy" aroma. Do you think applying a layer of gesso will help curb the odor?

Emshobee Says:

Sep 27, 2010 - This is one of the best tutorials I've seen - clear, concise.

artsencaustic Says:

Aug 13, 2010 - search for arts encaustic on the web.

FLORDORMIDA Says:

Aug 13, 2010 - I LOVE THIS ART. WHERE CAN I BUY EVERITHING?

uniquemonique2009 Says:

Jun 24, 2010 - Interesting...another innovative way to make money

007puppypower Says:

Apr 7, 2010 - I like it verry much beste regards Jolanda Wigger the Netherlands

Thesweetshadiashow Says:

Dec 29, 2009 - That is excellent work.I love Art how it is colorful!

gisilveira Says:

Jun 29, 2009 - Very nice work! Where can I find the iron? Does anyone know? Thanks

mpbailey18 Says:

Mar 4, 2009 - Wonderful introduction to encaustic art!

hlspr Says:

Feb 19, 2009 - Hi Michael, I'm happy to see you are youtube. I have all your books and DVD's. Love them all!

lettherebeart Says:

Jan 25, 2009 - This a fantastic tutorial im new to encaustic art and you have made it so clear thank you for sharing.