Pharaohs ruled Egypt when encaustic painting was first used. This ancient paint has waxed and waned in use over the centuries, but was made popular again by such 20th century artists as Jasper Johns and Diego Rivera.
This ancient painting technique binds colored pigments with beeswax. The wax must be heated and while it is in its liquid state manipulated across a surface to create the image.
Artists use a variety of tools when working with encaustic paint. Some of them are electric irons, hotplates, heated stylus, hot air gun and brushes. The paint can be applied to a variety of surfaces such as board, canvas, special papers and pottery.
Once the wax hardens, it is very durable. Archeologist have been amazed at the brightness and clarity that the colors maintain over time.
Seaside Art Gallery represents artists that create in various mediums and styles.
Whether it’s a frazzled up Monday or a relaxing Saturday, it’s always a good time to gently hold cute playful animals accurately painted in gorgeous miniature art. There’s tons of endearing treasures at Seaside Art Gallery’s International Miniature Art Show, too!
The sheer tiny scale of miniature art has made it a favorite romantic medium for centuries. Did you know that nobles in the Renaissance would send miniature portraits of each other as a way to help choose suitor prospects?
There’s something special about finding memorabilia with the same theme as your favorite place. This is especially true when you find artwork that features our little ribbon of sand called the Outer Banks.
