This beautiful encaustic wax and mixed media artwork measures 24cm x 24cm, and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The piece features a stunning textured black and white vase and three heavily textured white daisies take center stage, each with a bold and vibrant yellow center that really pops against the white petals.
The mixed media elements in the piece help to add depth and interest, making it a truly unique and one-of-a-kind work of art. The entire piece is framed in a sturdy black wooden frame, which not only adds to its overall aesthetic appeal, but also makes it easy to display in any setting. Whether hung on the wall or displayed on a shelf or table, this beautiful piece is sure to make a statement and bring joy to those who see it.
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.
This beautiful encaustic wax and mixed media artwork measures 24cm x 24cm, and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The piece features a stunning textured black and white vase and three heavily textured white daisies take center stage, each with a bold and vibrant yellow center that really pops against the white petals.
The mixed media elements in the piece help to add depth and interest, making it a truly unique and one-of-a-kind work of art. The entire piece is framed in a sturdy black wooden frame, which not only adds to its overall aesthetic appeal, but also makes it easy to display in any setting. Whether hung on the wall or displayed on a shelf or table, this beautiful piece is sure to make a statement and bring joy to those who see it.
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.
