Encaustic Paintings
I have been taking a break from painting for the past few years as I focused on training and then working in the mental health sector. But I would still like to share my artwork and will probably return to it in the future. So here's a bit about Encaustics, and some galleries of my previous work.
Encaustic painting goes back 2000 years, predating tempera, fresco and oils. It was first used in ancient Egypt to paint mummy portraits. Many of these remain in pristine condition today.
Encaustic is made from beeswax mixed with damar resin (from a fir tree) which increases the melting point of the wax creating a hard and luminous finish. Pigment, charcoal, pastels and graphite are used to add colour to the wax.
The word Encaustic refers to the ‘burning in’ process used to fuse the layers of wax together. Most of my paintings are made up of between 10 and 20 layers of wax. They give off a wonderful smell of beeswax.
Gallery (click on titles to open)
Cocoon - Kereru Gallery 2016
Freeform, 2015
Frames, 2014
Landmarks, 2014
Trees, 2014
Paper Scissors Wax, Oxford 2013
Doors: Unhinged, Nelson 2013
Landlines, 2013
Tides Collide, 2012
I also provide simple advice on Care of Encaustics, and offer Encaustic Workshops (currently on hold, but contact me know if you are interested in future offerings).
Encaustic painting goes back 2000 years, predating tempera, fresco and oils. It was first used in ancient Egypt to paint mummy portraits. Many of these remain in pristine condition today.
Encaustic is made from beeswax mixed with damar resin (from a fir tree) which increases the melting point of the wax creating a hard and luminous finish. Pigment, charcoal, pastels and graphite are used to add colour to the wax.
The word Encaustic refers to the ‘burning in’ process used to fuse the layers of wax together. Most of my paintings are made up of between 10 and 20 layers of wax. They give off a wonderful smell of beeswax.
Gallery (click on titles to open)
Cocoon - Kereru Gallery 2016
Freeform, 2015
Frames, 2014
Landmarks, 2014
Trees, 2014
Paper Scissors Wax, Oxford 2013
Doors: Unhinged, Nelson 2013
Landlines, 2013
Tides Collide, 2012
I also provide simple advice on Care of Encaustics, and offer Encaustic Workshops (currently on hold, but contact me know if you are interested in future offerings).