Encaustic Painting

In April I attended an encaustic demo given by Rosemary Barile and I immediately knew it was something I wanted to try. Yesterday I finally tried encaustic painting. Like most things, it was harder than it looked in Rosemary's demo.

Encaustic paints on griddle

First colored layer after initial encaustic medium was applied. 

Attempt to stencil pattern

Results from stencil

Paisley patterns inscribed in wax

Burnt umber oil paint rubbed into incised areas

Fused after encaustic medium was applied, still warm.

Finished piece. I named it Hidden Paisley because the paisley pattern is now hidden.

Thanks go to Darcy for pushing me to try this medium.