The work seen here is my progress on one piece and another work started on Masonite. Each encaustic I am starting on Masonite. I have tried both the textured and smooth side. These pieces are test pieces for the final method I will be using for my summer work. Out of the four images, the one image that possess the teapot with layers of wax is the farthest I have been able to get. Each piece is about 8 by 10 inches. They take me quite a bit of time because of the methodic process. I intend on cover that image next and then carving into the wax.
Great job so far Melissa! It’s such an interesting combination of mediums with the encaustic and chalk pastels, both of which I know you really like utilizing. I am curious as to if/how the wax effects the pastel and what happens when carving into the wax to get to the image underneath. Can’t wait to see the final product!
I really love this process and I’m so excited to see what comes of it. I am actually going to R&F later in the month and I’m excited to see what I bring back for the both of us.
this looks a lot bigger than what you brought to the winter session, interested to see it develop