How to Create Encaustic Art (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2017

0764354167 / 9780764354168

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Paperback. Internationally successful encaustic artist Birgit Huettemann-Holz walks you through the ancient art of hot-wax painting. Learn the basics, step by step-materials and supplies, encaustic mediums and coloring agents, and surfaces like canvas or textured substrates. Following her guidance, discover how to apply hot liquid wax and fuse it using tools like a hot air gun or propane torch to achieve the various effects. Included are detailed photos that present the entire spectrum of encaustic: smooth and textured surfaces, scraping and relief imprinting techniques, accretion, working with palette knives and collages, and even special techniques like accents with metal leaf or organic materials. Find inspiration from a gallery section of art by eleven top encaustic artists. Whether you are just beginning or are looking for easy-to-follow instructions to enhance your work, this indispensable guide shows the myriad possibilities for artistic design with encaustic art. AUTHOR: Birgit Huttemann-Holz discovered the ancient technique of encaustic after painting for years. Today, after training in encaustic methods, she exhibits regularly in galleries in Europe and the US. She has won numerous national and international accolades, gives lectures, and runs workshops on the art of encaustic. SELLING POINTS: . The how-to book for anyone interested in painting encaustic works of art . Over 175 photos capture encaustic art's beauty, and detail everything from basics to special techniques . Encaustic art's allure is the depth effect of the transparent layers; new lighting means new effects! 177 colour images Internationally successful encaustic artist Birgit Httemann-Holz walks you through the ancient art of hot-wax painting. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
How to Create Encaustic Art (Paperback)
Author
Birgit Huettemann-Holz
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
Publication year
2017
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0764354167
ISBN 13
9780764354168

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