The Art of Encaustic Painting: Contemporary Expression in the Ancient Medium of Pigmented Wax
by Joanne Mattera
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Author: Joanne MatteraEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Illustrated
Published: 2001-06-01
ISBN: 0823002837
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Book Review: Encaustikos Lovers!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book creates a shrine to the ancient art of encaustic and actively encourages the current huge revival of this artform. "Encaustic" from the Greek "Encaustikos", meaning to burn or melt is the term used for painting using molten wax, fusing one pigmented beeswax into another. The bulk of this beautiful book is a gallery of current encaustic artists, displaying the many and varied uses of the medium. This book is very good for the encaustic artist wanting to move on from the basic landscapes and fantasy scenes, onto using the wax in ways they may never have thought of - unusual surfaces, burning methods, sculpting and combining with other media. The rest of the book is concerned with techniques, equipment (some that can be found in the kitchen or at the hardware store), and tips for selling encaustic art. Inspirational.
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