Imagine stepping into a cozy room filled with warmth and fond memories. In the corner hangs a encaustic wax artwork called "Grandma's Feather Quilt." This piece is a true labor of love, meticulously crafted with organic stripes of grey, black, green, cream, and orange.
As you approach, you can't help but admire the incredible details that adorn the surface. Each stripe has been skillfully incised, creating a stunning texture that invites you to reach out and touch it. It's as if the artwork is alive, capturing your attention and drawing you into its world.
The "Grandma's Feather Quilt" is beautifully presented in a floating frame made of oak, enhancing its natural and rustic charm. With dimensions of 23cm x 23cm, it's the perfect size to add a touch of warmth to any space. Whether you hang it or have it freestanding, this art piece will undoubtedly become a cherished focal point.
This encaustic wax artwork is a testament to the love and memories woven together by a grandmother's hands. The combination of colors and textures evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminding you of the comforting embrace of a feather-filled quilt.
"Grandma's Feather Quilt" is a heartfelt reminder of the simple joys and cherished moments of the past. It captures the essence of love, warmth, and family in its intricate details and timeless beauty. So why not bring a piece of grandma's love into your own home.
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.
Imagine stepping into a cozy room filled with warmth and fond memories. In the corner hangs a encaustic wax artwork called "Grandma's Feather Quilt." This piece is a true labor of love, meticulously crafted with organic stripes of grey, black, green, cream, and orange.
As you approach, you can't help but admire the incredible details that adorn the surface. Each stripe has been skillfully incised, creating a stunning texture that invites you to reach out and touch it. It's as if the artwork is alive, capturing your attention and drawing you into its world.
The "Grandma's Feather Quilt" is beautifully presented in a floating frame made of oak, enhancing its natural and rustic charm. With dimensions of 23cm x 23cm, it's the perfect size to add a touch of warmth to any space. Whether you hang it or have it freestanding, this art piece will undoubtedly become a cherished focal point.
This encaustic wax artwork is a testament to the love and memories woven together by a grandmother's hands. The combination of colors and textures evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminding you of the comforting embrace of a feather-filled quilt.
"Grandma's Feather Quilt" is a heartfelt reminder of the simple joys and cherished moments of the past. It captures the essence of love, warmth, and family in its intricate details and timeless beauty. So why not bring a piece of grandma's love into your own home.
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.
