Good Times' is a beautiful mixed media artwork created using encaustic wax, measuring 22cm x 22cm and carefully framed in a wooden floating frame. The piece is inspired by the stunning clarity of the water in the Whitsundays, with hues of blues and greens blending together to create a breathtaking sight. The artist has captured the feeling of sunlight reflecting off the water's surface on a hot Australian summer day, making the entire piece radiate warmth and positivity. The encaustic wax has been expertly used to create texture and depth, and mixed media materials have been added to further enhance the complexity of the work. 'Good Times' is truly a celebration of nature's beauty and an invitation to relive fond memories of happy summer days spent swimming and exploring the great outdoors.
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.
Good Times' is a beautiful mixed media artwork created using encaustic wax, measuring 22cm x 22cm and carefully framed in a wooden floating frame. The piece is inspired by the stunning clarity of the water in the Whitsundays, with hues of blues and greens blending together to create a breathtaking sight. The artist has captured the feeling of sunlight reflecting off the water's surface on a hot Australian summer day, making the entire piece radiate warmth and positivity. The encaustic wax has been expertly used to create texture and depth, and mixed media materials have been added to further enhance the complexity of the work. 'Good Times' is truly a celebration of nature's beauty and an invitation to relive fond memories of happy summer days spent swimming and exploring the great outdoors.
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.
