Embracing encaustic : learning to paint with beeswax

Encaustic is the art of painting with molten beeswax, mixed with colored pigments and resin. The results are like no other medium - mysterious, deep, and translucent, with a glow that seems to emanate from within. It's an ancient technique that has recently been reborn, capturing the imagination of a new generation of painters who are adopting encaustic as their medium of choice. Embracing Encaustic will teach you how to paint with this fascinating medium using simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by full color photographs.