LUSCIOUS LINES: Writing with Encaustic Wax Tools
Shary's instructional video explores tools to create flowing 3-dimensional surface texture on encaustic paintings and sculpture.
Excerpts From the Course
Over 30 minutes of instruction for just USD $40.00!
Course Summary
Enhance your encaustic paintings and sculptures with luscious, flowing 3-dimensional surface texture, dots, lines and evocative mark-making. This instructional video will introduce you to a variety of traditional and modern hot tools that add personality, uniqueness, and a tactile, sculptural sensibility to your work.
Discover tjanting and traditional batik tools, the kitska, electric stylus, Wax Writer, hot calligraphy pen, electric paintbrush and more. Learn about the strengths and differences between these tools, technical tips and tricks to achieve success, and an exciting variety of creative effects and possibilities.
This class is designed for intermediate encaustic painters with some wax experience.
Introduction
Overview of Tools
- Tjanting and traditional batik tools
- Kitska Ukrainian Easter Egg painting tool
- Metal Eye Dropper
- Electric hot paintbrush
- Electric stylus
- Electric hot calligraphy pen
- Wax Writer
Part Two
Safety Information
Surface Preparation
Technique Demonstrations – Tips and Tricks
- Tjanting and traditional batik tools
- Clear Medium and Coloured Waxes
- Enhancing Lines with Oil stick and Pastels
- Fusing
- Kitska Ukrainian Easter Egg painting tool
- 3D Surface Buildup – Sculptural Form
- Fusing
- Incising
Part Three
Technique Demonstrations – Heat Regulator & Electric Hot Tools
- Heat Regulator
- Hot Tip Attachments
- Electric stylus
- Straight lines
- Beveled Edging
- Sculptural Applications
- Electric hot calligraphy pen
- Electric hot paintbrush
- Stencils
- Wax Writer
- Relief Carving- Encaustic Inlay
Part Four
Oops! Undoing “Mistakes”
Tool Cleaning
Conclusion
Part Five
Resource list
Shary Bartlett
Shary Bartlett is a Canadian artist living in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has taught art workshops globally and nationally for almost 20 years. A long-time fine arts instructor at Capilano University, Langara College, Red Deer College, Shary has shared her passion for Encaustic and mixed media painting at numerous international retreat venues and conferences. She holds a Master’s degree in Canadian studies and Art History. Nominated for International Encaustic Artists’ La Vendeenne Award for Education, Shary is recognized for teaching excellence.
Teaching with the acclaimed international encaustic masterclass, Painting with Fire, Shary joins 26 of the world’s top encaustic instructors to deliver this year-long online program. Her unique encaustic mixed media techniques are published in numerous magazines and in the books, Encaustic Art in the 21st Century, and Encaustic Revelation.
Shary’s award-winning mixed-media encaustic paintings, photographs, and sculptures are exhibited and held in public and private collections internationally.
You can view Shary’s work at:
www.instagram.com/sharybartlett
Hear What People Are Saying About Shary Bartlett's Courses
Very informative, explained and demonstrated
"This is the most comprehensive tutorial I've seen on using hot tools. It's very well done with lots of information and the demonstrations are easy to follow"
Ed T.; Review of LUSCIOUS LINES: Writing with Encaustic Wax Tools
Great Class!
"Wonderful class. Very informative and the resourses section is nice to have for a quick reference."
Stacy C.; Review of LUSCIOUS LINES: Writing with Encaustic Wax Tools
Lots of good info!
"Best video on how to use encaustic hot tools. Shary really spells it out so you can see which tools will work best for the lines you want to make."
Jane K.; Review of LUSCIOUS LINES: Writing with Encaustic Wax Tools
Good Class, thanks Shary!
"This was a helpful overview of various hot tools and techniques for encaustic painting."
Leslie S.; Review of LUSCIOUS LINES: Writing with Encaustic Wax Tools
Such an Informative Course
"I learned so much from this course and my encaustic surfaces are so much better now that I have implemented some of your tips. Thank you!!"
Katherine C.; Review of SMOOTH: How to Create Glassy Encaustic Surfaces course
"Shary is an inspired and inspiring artist and instructor. Her many students, both beginning and experienced artists, give her rave reviews and ask when they can take another course with her!"
Coordinator, Continuing Studies Division, Capilano University
"One of our most respected instructors at Langara Continuing Studies Visual Art for many years, Shary brings a fresh and thorough approach to her teaching with a variety of exciting and innovative courses. Shary has an engaging and informative approach that students find both educational and fun at the same time".
Jeff Burgess
Coordinator Visual Arts and Commercial Illustration,
Langara College Continuing Studies
"Shary's workshop was a really enjoyable, educational day. I learnt an incredible amount about the art of encaustic and left with a piece I can hang on my wall. Shary was knowledgeable about her subject and able to impart that knowledge with ease. She was wonderfully generous with materials. A day well spent and a class I can highly recommend."
Leanne Bishop
Ruby Dog's Art House
"I really enjoyed Shary's class. It was exactly what I needed to feel motivated and excited about art again. She is a wonderful teacher. I have been an adult educator for thirty years so I don't say this lightly."
D.L.
Student
"After having taken several art courses at the college level, I found this class to be above and beyond what I have taken in the past. The instructor was excellent. Excellent course. The instructor was very well-organized and very giving of her time and knowledge."
C.M.
Student
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course as it gave me the opportunity to express myself freely and to explore new ideas in a safe and creative environment.
B.W.
Student
Learn How to Work With Encaustic Tools
Enhance your encaustic paintings and sculptures with luscious, flowing 3-dimensional wax surface texture, dots, lines and evocative mark-making. This instructional video will introduce you to a variety of traditional and modern hot tools that add personality, uniqueness, and a tactile, sculptural sensibility to your work.
Learn about the use and differences between different tools, technical tips and tricks for success, and an exciting variety of creative effects.
You'll Learn About
- Tjanting and traditional batik tools
- Kitska
- Electric stylus
- Wax Writer
- Hot calligraphy pen
- Hot paintbrush
- Creative Applications & more...
Over 30 minutes of instruction
for just USD $40.00!
Reviews
5
Top Rated
Patricia Bottorff
Great info!
Thank you Shary for giving me another avenue to use. Really liked learning about the hot tools and actually seeing them in use.
Leslie Sunell
Good Class, thanks Shary!
This was a helpful overview of various hot tools and techniques for encaustic painting
Stacy Cook
Great Class
Wonderful class. Very informative and the resourses section is nice to have for a quick reference.
Jane Kirkwood
Lots of good info!
Best video on how to use encaustic hot tools. Shary really spells it out so you can see which tools will work best for the lines you want to make.
Ed Tepper
Very informative, explained and demonstrated
This is the most comprehensive tutorial I've seen on using hot tools. It's very well done with lots of information and the demonstrations are easy to follow
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