Encaustic Painting Techniques: The Whole Ball of Wax

by Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch

Your Comprehensive Encaustic Guidebook!Everything you need to know to get started with encaustic painting is contained inside this book. Featuring techniques and projects from Encaustic Workshop and Encaustic Mixed Media--plus a multitude of brand new projects--Encaustic Painting Techniques is the Whole Ball of Wax!Painting with wax might seem intimidating or dangerous, but have no fear. The myths of encaustic are dispelled as you discover how easy and safe this dynamic art form can be. Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced artist, you will experience new inspiration as you experiment with tar, shellac, acrylic, watercolors, paper and more.Inside you'll    • More than 40 step-by-step technique demonstrations.   • 20 projects to inspire gorgeous encaustic art.   • Dozens of tips and words of wisdom for getting the most out of your encaustic practice.Add encaustic to your creative toolbox!

Genres: Art

687 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 12, 2013

Reviews

[david farris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I found the book to be very informative. The author gives great illustrations and techniques I had sought for some time. I highly recommend this book for those who want to pursue encaustic techniques

[R.J. Gilmour · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to encaustic painting.