Faux Encaustic with Acrylics Workshop with Mike Lafata

Sat Jan 25 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm UTC-08:00

Art on 30th | San Diego

Art on 30th
Publisher/HostArt on 30th
Faux Encaustic with Acrylics Workshop with Mike Lafata
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What is it that everyone loves about the look of encaustic painting? Is it the satiny sheen, the luminous layers, the veiled mystery?
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?

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.
You don't need special tools, equipment or paints to achieve an encaustic effect using acrylics and acrylic mediums.
In this workshop, you will learn:

  • how to get similar effects to real encaustic painting
  • to ​incorporate handmade papers and mark making
  • a better understanding of viscosity, transparency, layering, and sheen
  • how to build layers that are partially veiled to create depth, history, and mystery
  • how to create rich, organic textures

We will be working on 4 miniature-sized wood panels. Students will walk away with a mini set of faux encaustic paintings.
Students will walk away with a finished, one-of-a-kind totem with lots of texture and visual interest, as well as a new understanding of what makes up the Minimalism art style.
Supply List:

  • Bowl scraper and/or a color shaper
  • Acrylic Paint (various colors including black and white)
  • Matte Medium, 8oz recommended
  • Extra Heavy Matte Gel, 8oz recommended
  • 4 pack of 6x6 inch wood panels, any depth


Workshop Info:​​

  • Saturday, January 25th from 10am-1:30pm
  • Cost $125 + $15 materials fee payable to instructor
  • Some supplies provided
  • Max 14 students
  • ​All skill levels welcome​
  • Age level: adult (18 & up)

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States

Tickets

USD 125.00

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