This small artwork has layers of encaustic wax of blues, aqua and tans. It is enhanced with gold gilding, alcohol inks and oil sticks, finished with a shellac burn.

Inspired by the Queensland coastline.

Can be orientated either way. Free standing or wall hung.

Comes in white frame

21cm x 16cm

Encaustic wax/mixed media

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.