"Cherry," a charming and tactile piece of mixed media and encaustic wax art that adds a burst of natural beauty to any room. Its dimensions are 14cm by 24cm, offering a perfect little slice of art that fit just about any space. This delightful art block features a beautifully rendered cherry, complete with a glossy, deep red surface and a delicate stem leading up to a textured green leaf. The contrast of colours of the cherry against the creamy white background not only catch the eye but also evoke a sense of freshness and simplicity. "Cherry" is designed to stand freely, making it a versatile addition to your desk, shelf, or mantelpiece. Alternatively, if you prefer to display your art on the wall, a hook can be added to the back, allowing "Cherry" to be transformed into a wall hanging. This piece is perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature and the unique qualities of mixed media art. It invites viewers to pause and appreciate the simple pleasures, like the luscious richness of a cherry, captured forever in wax and pigment. Add this sweet little sculpture to your collection and enjoy the pop of color and texture it brings to 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.
"Cherry," a charming and tactile piece of mixed media and encaustic wax art that adds a burst of natural beauty to any room. Its dimensions are 14cm by 24cm, offering a perfect little slice of art that fit just about any space. This delightful art block features a beautifully rendered cherry, complete with a glossy, deep red surface and a delicate stem leading up to a textured green leaf. The contrast of colours of the cherry against the creamy white background not only catch the eye but also evoke a sense of freshness and simplicity. "Cherry" is designed to stand freely, making it a versatile addition to your desk, shelf, or mantelpiece. Alternatively, if you prefer to display your art on the wall, a hook can be added to the back, allowing "Cherry" to be transformed into a wall hanging. This piece is perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature and the unique qualities of mixed media art. It invites viewers to pause and appreciate the simple pleasures, like the luscious richness of a cherry, captured forever in wax and pigment. Add this sweet little sculpture to your collection and enjoy the pop of color and texture it brings to 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.
