What is Encaustic Painting? An Introduction to the Ancient Art of Painting with Wax

Encaustic painting is an ancient and versatile medium that combines molten beeswax, damar resin (a natural tree sap), and pigment to create luminous, layered artworks. The word encaustic comes from the Greek enkaustikos, meaning “to burn in,” which refers to the process of fusing layers of wax together with heat. A Brief History of Encaustic […]

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Retail Store Tips & Tricks

When you’re out shopping do you ever take notice of how the store is laid out? Is there something that makes a location easy to shop?  One of the ways that retailers arrange their products to help customers have a positive experience is to place similar items together in the same area. That’s why you

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R&F Encaustic Paint – Art Supply Showcase Demo at Upwards Art Studio

The fine quality and exquisite visual properties of R&F Encaustic Paints are owed to the dedicated labour process. R&F carefully mixes pigment, pure beeswax, and damar resin. Each colour is heavily pigmented and carefully milled. Because no solvents are used, many health hazards associated with other art materials are eliminated. The beeswax contained in R&F

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Princeton Catalyst Tools – Art Supply Showcase at Upwards Art Studio

Not quite a brush. Not quite a palette knife. Catalyst™ tools are crafted from flexible silicone to allow artists a new form of expression. Available in two unique styles: Catalyst™ Wedges are ergonomically designed to fit in your hand allowing a direct interaction with your work. Catalyst™ Blades are mounted on artist brush handles offering

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Gamblin Oil Artist Grade vs. 1980 Paints – Art Supply Showcase at Upwards Art Studio

Gamblin’s colours are highly pigmented and permanent. The paint has a wonderful consistency, it’s smooth but it’s not too runny. Due to the archival properties and the strength of the paint film that the linseed binder provides, this is the go-to brand of oil paint for artists!Experience the innovative qualities of Gamblin Oils and their

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Enkaustikos Printing Plates – Art Supply Showcase at Upwards Art Studio

Interest in encaustic monoprinting has grown at a phenomenal rate. These affordable plates from Enkaustikos allow you to convert any pancake griddle into a printing plate. Enkaustikos aluminum printing plates have a clear anodized coating to eliminate colour reaction to the aluminum surface. When using Hot Sticks or Wax Snaps against the plate you will

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How to Read Paint Labels

Learning to read paint labels will help you to figure out the opacity of the colour, what pigments were used to make the particular colour, and its lightfastness and permanence. Below is an example of a label that is found on a tube of Winsor & Newton watercolour paint. The essential information can be found

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