Synopses & Reviews
Review
"We are very impressed with Embracing Encaustic for the clarity of the photos that show the demonstrations, and the fact that there are incredible examples of artwork by many contemporary artists. These examples show a fantastic array of styles — Linda and William Womack have chosen both abstract AND representational work, proving that encaustic is truly a versatile medium that can be used for abstract representationalism and very detailed realism." FineArtStore.com, New York
Description
For beginners and experienced encaustic artists alike, this illustrated step-by-step guide walks readers through the terminology, tools, and techniques required to bring this ancient art form into the modern studio.
The book offers another gem — a rare peek behind the curtain. The gallery section features the work of twenty-five notable painters who spill their secrets, describing how they created the works on display. It's the next best thing to watching over their shoulders as they work. You'll also find:
- An overview of the tools and supplies you'll need to get started
- Detailed instructions for mixing your own encaustic paint
- The basic techniques you'll need to create an infinite number of
unique styles
- A gallery of work by guest artists, with information on how they
created each encaustic painting
- 90+ full color photographs illustrating detailed techniques, tips,
tricks, and examples of contemporary encaustic paintings
- A directory of material suppliers
About the Author
Linda Womack is an artist and art instructor living in Portland, Oregon. Her work has been shown in galleries throughout the United States. Linda shares her love of encaustic painting through books, blogs and live workshops. She is the founder of the Oregon chapter of the International Encaustic Artists and was a featured speaker at the National Encaustic Conference in 2008 and will teach there in 2009.
William Womack, is a writer and designer. He is currently penning his second novel, Last Thursday, a tale of murder and intrigue set against the backdrop of the Portland arts scene. His blog, Words For Writers, shares his thoughts on writing and the writing life.