“The flowers that bloom in spring” is a mixed media and encaustic wax artwork that celebrates the vibrant beauty of spring flowers set against the timeless elegance of a Chinese antique vase. With attention to detail, this piece embodies a delicate balance between traditional artistry and contemporary techniques. Measuring 44 x 63cm, "The flowers that bloom in spring" is a bouquet of spring blossoms, carefully arranged within a beautiful Chinese antique vase. The vibrant hues of pinks, yellows, and whites come to life, capturing the essence of the season's rejuvenation and flourishing nature. Mixed media techniques have been employed skillfully to create depth and texture, enhancing the overall visual experience of the artwork. Encaustic wax, composed of beeswax and pigments, adds a distinctive element to this piece. The floating frame further enhances the impact of "The flowers that bloom in spring," elevating the senses and inviting viewers to immerse themselves fully in its enchanting presence. The frame's design provides a boundary for the artwork, accentuating its modern yet timeless aesthetic. "The flowers that bloom in spring" effortlessly captures the essence of spring's resplendent beauty and pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Chinese artistry, resulting in a truly captivating piece that exudes a sense of harmony and serenity.
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.
“The flowers that bloom in spring” is a mixed media and encaustic wax artwork that celebrates the vibrant beauty of spring flowers set against the timeless elegance of a Chinese antique vase. With attention to detail, this piece embodies a delicate balance between traditional artistry and contemporary techniques. Measuring 44 x 63cm, "The flowers that bloom in spring" is a bouquet of spring blossoms, carefully arranged within a beautiful Chinese antique vase. The vibrant hues of pinks, yellows, and whites come to life, capturing the essence of the season's rejuvenation and flourishing nature. Mixed media techniques have been employed skillfully to create depth and texture, enhancing the overall visual experience of the artwork. Encaustic wax, composed of beeswax and pigments, adds a distinctive element to this piece. The floating frame further enhances the impact of "The flowers that bloom in spring," elevating the senses and inviting viewers to immerse themselves fully in its enchanting presence. The frame's design provides a boundary for the artwork, accentuating its modern yet timeless aesthetic. "The flowers that bloom in spring" effortlessly captures the essence of spring's resplendent beauty and pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Chinese artistry, resulting in a truly captivating piece that exudes a sense of harmony and serenity.
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.
