Each photograph is printed on acid-free, archival paper then mounted on a hand-painted board. The photograph is then layered with multiple coats of clear encaustic, a substance made of purified beeswax and damar resin. The encaustic preserves the photograph and imparts a rich, satiny glow to the art piece.
Once the encaustic has hardened a hot palette knife is used to smooth away any surface bubbles, bumps or streaks. This pristine surface is cooled and hardened for 24 hours.
Tinted oil-based glazes that create a dreamy quality and add texture and depth are brushed on to finish each encaustic.
CARE: Do not store encaustics in temperatures above 150 degrees, and avoid hanging them in direct sunlight.
Each board is ready to hang or to place upon a table or shelf.
New Encaustics, Spring/Summer 2010
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A selection of new photo encaustics from my Beaufort Series, now available at M Home, 813 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC. (843) 524-7465
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"Illume" 13" x 19" x 2" cradled panel |
"Daybreak at Baynard" 13" x 19" x 2" cradled panel |
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"St. Helena Sunlit Fences" 13" x 19" x 2" cradled panel |
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"Sunday Morning Splendor" 8" x 10" x 1-5/8" cradled panel |
"Back River Morning" 8" x 10" x 1-5/8" cradled panel |
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"The Derelict" 6" x 8" x 1" cradled panel |
"Horse Pen Creek I" 8" x 10" x 1" cradled panel |
"Enter Spring" 8" x 10" x 1" cradled panel |
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"Favorite Way Home" 6" x 8" x 1" cradled panel |
"Surprised by Blue" 8" x 8" x 1" cradled panel |
"Waiting" 8" x 8" x 1" cradeled panel |