Discover the evocative and layered possibilities of photographs secreted beneath encaustic and cold wax medium. Explore the varied effects of water-soluble wax paint on encaustic photos, using specialized mark-making tools which enhance the narrative within images, unveiling a nuanced and visually compelling story that transcends traditional photography.
Encaustic wax and textiles, with their rich texture, colour, and depth, take on a new dimension when paired with light, transforming luminous layers into art that intrigues and captivates.
Learn how to embed digital print photographs and images into the dreamy, layered surface of encaustic wax. This class will teach a range of techniques for incorporating inkjet, LaserJet, and photo transfer images into encaustic artwork.
Explore the intriguing interplay between smooth encaustic and richly textured cold wax, to bring a heightened atmospheric quality to your photographs. Learn how to enhance your inkjet or LaserJet prints with striking realism, layered storytelling, and a painterly, textured finish.
In this immersive one-day workshop, discover the vibrant possibilities of melting colorful encaustic wax and layering tonal depth and interest into your photographs. Learn to enhance images with story, texture, brushwork and luminous hues as you explore the art of encaustic layering.
Elevate the dimensionality of your encaustic work with molten wax paints applied using a range of specialized tools, including electric styluses, tjanting tools, kitskas, hand-crafted metal stamps, encaustic irons, wax molds, stencils and more.
In this day-long workshop you’ll explore the creative possibilities of combining a treasure trove of collage and mixed media elements with encaustic wax. Learn how to layer paper and found objects into the rich, textured surface of encaustic wax.
In this two-day workshop you’ll learn encaustic basics, building depth, texture, and three-dimensionality in paintings that shine with magical luminosity. Explore colouring, carving, layering, and texturing your encaustic surface with a variety of pigmented oil, wax, and chalk treatments.
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Coordinator Visual Arts and Commercial Illustration,
Langara College Continuing Studies
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