Framed in an oak frame, ‘Crowning Glory’ is an encaustic wax collage artwork that has been painted on a cradled panel. Many layers of this molten wax are built up to create a luminous finish. The flower crown has further layers added then the individual flowers and lips are etched and hand coloured with pan pastels.
Encaustic Collage/Mixed media
51cm x 76cm x7cm
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 unappetizing to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.
Framed in an oak frame, ‘Crowning Glory’ is an encaustic wax collage artwork that has been painted on a cradled panel. Many layers of this molten wax are built up to create a luminous finish. The flower crown has further layers added then the individual flowers and lips are etched and hand coloured with pan pastels.
Encaustic Collage/Mixed media
51cm x 76cm x7cm
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 unappetizing to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.
