Stand Up Straight" is a delightfully whimsical encaustic and mixed media artwork that is sure to bring a smile to your face. The focal point of this piece is a beautifully textured blue bowl that is adorned with intricate leaf designs. Standing within the bowl are seven small, yet strikingly gorgeous, daisies that are made from heavily textured materials, offsetting the smoothness of the background to create a stunning contrast of texture. The daisies are crafted with such care and attention to detail, one can almost picture them swaying in a gentle breeze. The artwork is framed in black wood, giving it a contemporary and chic look that can be wall hung or free-standing, perfect for showcasing this delightful piece in any space. Stand Up Straight is a charming artwork that captures joy and whimsy, making it a unique and wonderful addition to any collection.
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.
Stand Up Straight" is a delightfully whimsical encaustic and mixed media artwork that is sure to bring a smile to your face. The focal point of this piece is a beautifully textured blue bowl that is adorned with intricate leaf designs. Standing within the bowl are seven small, yet strikingly gorgeous, daisies that are made from heavily textured materials, offsetting the smoothness of the background to create a stunning contrast of texture. The daisies are crafted with such care and attention to detail, one can almost picture them swaying in a gentle breeze. The artwork is framed in black wood, giving it a contemporary and chic look that can be wall hung or free-standing, perfect for showcasing this delightful piece in any space. Stand Up Straight is a charming artwork that captures joy and whimsy, making it a unique and wonderful addition to any collection.
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.
