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about encaustic I am drawn to encaustic because of it’s lush, luminous quality. The layering of translucent Encaustic is an all-natural paint consisting of beeswax and tree resin mixed with pigment. I make each batch of the wax medium and paint colors I use in my studio. Each layer is heated and fused using a torch. The fusing serves to bond each layer to the previous layer - creating This historic painting process was first used by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians – dating back over 2000 years. The word encaustic comes from the Greek word meaning to "burn in" which refers to the process of fusing the paint. The wax surface of an encaustic painting is the protective finish, nothing needs to be added to preserve the paintings; they will not deteriorate, or discolor. Paintings are best when allowed to breathe and do not need to be varnished or kept under glass. Under normal conditions, encaustic is a very stable medium, with a melting point between 160-180 degrees. As with any artwork, encaustic paintings should be kept out of
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my work Working primarily with two-dimensional, abstract I have trained in painting,
mixed media, metals,
DRAWINGS unframed
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