About this Event
What is it that everyone loves about the look of encaustic painting? Is it the satiny sheen, the luminous layers, the veiled mystery? Yes, so why not wax?
Many love the look of encaustic paintings (paintings made with pigment and beeswax), but are not fond of the fumes or the heat and would rather paint using their acrylics. Without any special tools, equipment or paints, you can achieve an encaustic effect using acrylics.
In this 2-week workshop, students will learn how to get similar effects to real encaustic painting and gain a better understanding of viscosity, transparency, layering, and sheen. We will learn how to build layers that are partially veiled to create great depth, history and mystery.
Students will complete two 8x8 paintings (all supplies are provided).
These techniques may be adapted to whatever your painting style may be: landscape, portrait, still life, surreal or abstract. And we will explore special effects some artists will use in conjunction with faux acrylics.
Faux encaustic is not faster or easier than wax. In fact, it is a bit more time consuming—but you will find that there are more options and possibilities!
No experience with faux encaustics necessary but students should have some experience with painting in acrylics.
2-Week Workshop Info:
Cost $125 (all supplies provided)
December 7th & 14th
TUES AM, 10:30am-1:30pm
Max 8 students
All skill levels welcome
Age level: adult
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States
USD 125.00