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California Dreaming Dish

$70.00



"California Dreaming" dish, a one-of-a-kind artwork that blends natural charm with artistic innovation. Handcrafted using encaustic wax and mixed media, this piece measures 23 x 8 cm, making it a perfect accent for any room. The gentle curve and subtle color palette capture the essence of California’s dreamy landscape, offering a tactile and visual experience that uplifts and inspires.

Whether placed on a coffee table, or displayed as a standalone piece, it is created with encaustic wax composition ensuring the artwork remains vibrant and enchanting over time, making it not only a beautiful piece today but also an heirloom of tomorrow.

**Why Choose "California Dreaming"?**
- Unique Artistry: No two pieces are alike, guaranteeing you a unique addition to your home.

- Long-lasting Beauty: Made from robust encaustic wax, designed to preserve its colors and textures.

Embrace the laid-back elegance of California with this exquisite artwork that brings a piece of its iconic beauty directly into your space.

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and can be traced back to the 5th century BC. Encaustic wax is a combination of beeswax and an additive to strengthen and raise the melting temperature. Typically damar resin is used though other additives are sometimes used. Layers of molten wax are applied to wooden structures/panels. It has beautiful luminous qualities which can be coloured. The wax can be embedded, collaged, scraped, textured and  polished to a high sheen. Encaustic wax is a natural adhesive and preservative, it is moisture resistant, mildew and fungus resistant and unappetising to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.

Care for Encaustic Wax

Encaustic paint is the most durable form of painting, evidenced by the Faiyum mummy portraits in Egypt. They have survived over 2000 years without cracking, flaking or fading.

Do not hang fine art in direct sunlight, encaustic wax in particular should always feel cool to touch. Encaustic wax is stable from 4 - 49 degrees C. Use a soft lint free cloth to gently buff if it becomes dull looking, this happens during curing time (around 6 months) It should always look shiny. After that time it will retain it’s polished look. At this point it will repel dirt and dust more readily.

Properly looked after your Encaustic wax painting will last many life times.

Shipping for International Collectors

I’m delighted to send my artwork to collectors all around the world. Because each piece is unique and shipping costs vary depending on size, weight, and destination, international customers are encouraged to get in touch for the best shipping option and quote. This way, I can ensure your artwork is safely packaged and shipped at the most reliable and cost-effective rate for your location.

 Contact me for a personalised shipping estimate.



"California Dreaming" dish, a one-of-a-kind artwork that blends natural charm with artistic innovation. Handcrafted using encaustic wax and mixed media, this piece measures 23 x 8 cm, making it a perfect accent for any room. The gentle curve and subtle color palette capture the essence of California’s dreamy landscape, offering a tactile and visual experience that uplifts and inspires.

Whether placed on a coffee table, or displayed as a standalone piece, it is created with encaustic wax composition ensuring the artwork remains vibrant and enchanting over time, making it not only a beautiful piece today but also an heirloom of tomorrow.

**Why Choose "California Dreaming"?**
- Unique Artistry: No two pieces are alike, guaranteeing you a unique addition to your home.

- Long-lasting Beauty: Made from robust encaustic wax, designed to preserve its colors and textures.

Embrace the laid-back elegance of California with this exquisite artwork that brings a piece of its iconic beauty directly into your space.

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and can be traced back to the 5th century BC. Encaustic wax is a combination of beeswax and an additive to strengthen and raise the melting temperature. Typically damar resin is used though other additives are sometimes used. Layers of molten wax are applied to wooden structures/panels. It has beautiful luminous qualities which can be coloured. The wax can be embedded, collaged, scraped, textured and  polished to a high sheen. Encaustic wax is a natural adhesive and preservative, it is moisture resistant, mildew and fungus resistant and unappetising to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.

Care for Encaustic Wax

Encaustic paint is the most durable form of painting, evidenced by the Faiyum mummy portraits in Egypt. They have survived over 2000 years without cracking, flaking or fading.

Do not hang fine art in direct sunlight, encaustic wax in particular should always feel cool to touch. Encaustic wax is stable from 4 - 49 degrees C. Use a soft lint free cloth to gently buff if it becomes dull looking, this happens during curing time (around 6 months) It should always look shiny. After that time it will retain it’s polished look. At this point it will repel dirt and dust more readily.

Properly looked after your Encaustic wax painting will last many life times.

Shipping for International Collectors

I’m delighted to send my artwork to collectors all around the world. Because each piece is unique and shipping costs vary depending on size, weight, and destination, international customers are encouraged to get in touch for the best shipping option and quote. This way, I can ensure your artwork is safely packaged and shipped at the most reliable and cost-effective rate for your location.

 Contact me for a personalised shipping estimate.

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