Encaustic: Techniques & Tutorials

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Cardboard as a Substrate for Encaustic Painting
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Create Beautiful Cyanotype Prints To Use In Encaustic Paintings
Creating cyanotype prints is a fun thing to do on a sunny day. What is Cyanotype? Cyanotype, also known as photograms, blueprints or sun prints, is a 19th-century alternative photographic printing process. Instead of a camera, sunlight (UV light) is used with a simple chemical process to print the image. Cyanotype Materials For your convenience, you can shop this Amazon … Create Beautiful Cyanotype Prints To Use In Encaustic Paintings Read Blog Post »
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Create A Cracked & Weathered Surface With Pit Lime And Marble Dust
Fresco Painting During the High Renaissance Raphael, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci made some of the most famous frescoes in the world. Michelangelo’s hugely ambitious Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-12, featured … Create A Cracked & Weathered Surface With Pit Lime And Marble Dust More »
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Christina Lovisa’s Homemade Paste for Collage
This recipe to make your own paste for collage comes from master mixed-media art instructor Christina Lovisa. Christina’s homemade YES! paste alternative works really well under encaustic. This adhesive is … Christina Lovisa’s Homemade Paste for Collage Discover More »
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Glass As A Substrate For Encaustic Painting!
A good substrate for Encaustic Painting is rigid, absorbent, and heat resistant, it bonds well with the layers of wax without fear of cracking or separation. Yes, you can paint … Glass As A Substrate For Encaustic Painting! Discover More »
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Using A Gelli Plate To Create Collage Papers For Encaustic
Disclosure: Gelli Arts sent me a plate to review for this blog post. This post walks you through everything you need to create collage papers with a Gelli Arts Printing […]
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Encaustic Underpainting using a Stay-Wet Palette
What is Encaustic Underpainting? In art, an underpainting is a foundational layer of paint applied to a ground. When working in layers an underpainting serves as a base for the final painting, […]
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How to Clean an Encaustic Studio
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Create Three-Dimensional Structures With Fosshape
Disclosure: Wonderflex World sent me one yard of Fosshape to review for this post. Fosshape is a felt-like material that can be used to create three-dimensional forms. When heat-set Fosshape … Create Three-Dimensional Structures With Fosshape Discover More »
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How To Do An Encaustic Pour For Outstanding Results
In the last post, I talked about the best way to paint a smooth encaustic surface. In this post, I’ll introduce you to an alternative way to achieve a glossy smooth encaustic painting surface—the pour method. This method works exceptionally well for photo encaustic. Supplies By purchasing products through the following Amazon affiliate links, you support this website. Painting substrate … How To Do An Encaustic Pour For Outstanding Results Read Blog Post »
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How to Choose and Prepare the Best Substrate for Encaustic Painting
How to Choose the Best Substrate for Encaustic Painting Encaustic painting, is an art form that demands careful consideration of your substrate. The surface you choose can make or break […]
Start a sketchbook as a tool for exploration and growth, helping you experiment with mark-making and develop your visual vocabulary. Encaustic Collage, Encaustic Technique, Marbling Techniques, Cardboard Painting, Wax Painting, Sumi Ink, Encaustic Art, Encaustic Painting, Mark Making
How to Start a Sketchbook: Building Your Visual Vocabulary
Start a sketchbook as a tool for exploration and growth, helping you experiment with mark-making and develop your visual vocabulary.
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Suminagashi Paper Marbling
How to Create Stunning Suminagashi Patterns on Paper Suminagashi, which translates to “floating ink,” is an ancient Japanese marbling technique that creates mesmerizing patterns on paper by floating sumi ink […]
Painting intuitively is creating art led by inner guidance and intentional choices rather than reacting impulsively without active thought. Encaustic Art Techniques Video Tutorials, What Is Encaustic Painting, Encaustic Collage, Encaustic Technique, Marbling Techniques, Intuitive Artists, Cardboard Painting, Gelli Arts, Intuitive Painting
Painting Intuitively, Not Impulsively
Painting intuitively is creating art led by inner guidance and intentional choices rather than reacting impulsively without active thought.
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5 Tips for Making Peace with Air Bubbles in Encaustic Art
When fusing, air bubbles from the substrate rise up through the wax and cause tiny pinholes on the surface of the encaustic painting. Air bubbles are a common challenge, but they […]