Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre
Chris Straw
Participants will learn about encaustic medium. A brief history of its use through the ages. How to select an image and what types of photo paper work best. Techniques for mounting images on a substrate. Safe use and handling of encaustic medium. How to paint with wax (encaustic medium,). How to infuse photographic prints with encaustic medium. How to manipulate the medium to get the look you want. Ideas for framing your photo encaustic piece.
