"Strawberry Bowl," is a mixed media and encaustic wax creation that brings a dash of summertime sweetness to any space. Sized at a charming 23cm x 23cm, this artwork features a vividly rendered bowl filled to the brim with juicy, red strawberries. The strawberries look so ripe and plump, you might just be tempted to reach out and grab one!
The use of encaustic wax gives the piece a dreamy, slightly translucent quality that enhances the vibrant colours and adds a unique texture.
The bowl itself, painted in a calming shade of teal, provides a beautiful contrast to the sharp reds of the strawberries, making the colors truly pop. And here's a nifty feature – this artwork can either stand on its own or be mounted on a wall, making it super versatile whether you’re sprucing up a shelf or decorating a drab wall.
It's a piece that not only captures the eye but also enchants the viewer with its simple yet striking depiction of a delightfully everyday scene. Whether standing or hung, it's sure to make a deliciously artistic statement!
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.
"Strawberry Bowl," is a mixed media and encaustic wax creation that brings a dash of summertime sweetness to any space. Sized at a charming 23cm x 23cm, this artwork features a vividly rendered bowl filled to the brim with juicy, red strawberries. The strawberries look so ripe and plump, you might just be tempted to reach out and grab one!
The use of encaustic wax gives the piece a dreamy, slightly translucent quality that enhances the vibrant colours and adds a unique texture.
The bowl itself, painted in a calming shade of teal, provides a beautiful contrast to the sharp reds of the strawberries, making the colors truly pop. And here's a nifty feature – this artwork can either stand on its own or be mounted on a wall, making it super versatile whether you’re sprucing up a shelf or decorating a drab wall.
It's a piece that not only captures the eye but also enchants the viewer with its simple yet striking depiction of a delightfully everyday scene. Whether standing or hung, it's sure to make a deliciously artistic statement!
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.
