The Encaustic Studio: A Wax Workshop in MixedMedia Art

Awardwinning encaustic artist Daniella Woolf shares her groundbreaking techniques and ideas in working with encaustic, a highlyversatile and popular mixedmedia technique that unifies and brings all elements together. Inside this essential resource on encaustic art, youll discover a thorough introduction to materials and methods, pigment exploration, sculptural techniques, and incorporating found objects.Daniella also teaches you how to compose encaustic art by layering such techniques as collage, stenciling, masking, pigmenting, and image transfers into wax, as well as how to fuse the layers with heat. Youll be inspired by a broad selection of projects and progress into extending the myriad of possibilities using encaustic techniques. The versatility of encaustic is enhanced and beautifully illustrated throughout the book.Also included in the book is a onehour bonus DVD showcasing Daniellas expert teaching and the books extensive techniques.