Encaustic Art
The word encaustic originates from the Greek word enkaustikos[ which means to burn in, and this element of heat is necessary for a painting to be called encaustic.
From my first workshop using Encaustic or Wax, I was hooked! I needed to know more about this medium. This is when l found the Fayum Mummy Portraits and all l want to do is see this ancient
artwork hanging in the galleries of France and Euorope.
This technique was notably used in the Fayum mummy portraits from Egypt around 100–300 AD. This medium has been used by many artist all over the world for centuries.
Interesting I have not tried this techniqiue. A few of us may have to spend a day together, doing our different techniques.
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