In the after-school class, you can unlock your creativity by exploring different artistic styles, using some of our examples to draw inspiration from them. Alternatively, feel free to bring your ideas to work on. We want you to know that everyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome!

Throughout our weekly sessions, we will delve into various elements of art, dedicating time to exploring drawing techniques, design principles, composition strategies, and color theory concepts.

In the after-school class, you can unlock your creativity by exploring different artistic styles, using some of our examples to draw inspiration from them. Alternatively, feel free to bring your ideas to work on. We want you to know that everyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome!

Throughout our weekly sessions, we will delve into various elements of art, dedicating time to exploring drawing techniques, design principles, composition strategies, and color theory concepts.

What is Hot Wax Encaustic painting?
Beeswax, tree resin, and pigment all melted together and you paint with it!

Why I use encaustic.
From my first encounter with encaustic painting, I was captivated by the wax's tactile and luminous qualities. Its unique scent and viscosity set it apart from other techniques. After working primarily with oil paints in art school, I found painting with wax both enjoyable and challenging. Mastering the technique allows an artist to develop a personal style. I create organic forms, often describing my work as "abstracted landscapes," which are interpretations shaped by memory rather than specific locations. The layering and translucency of the wax are crucial in conveying the essence of my pieces.

Encaustic painting originated in ancient Greece in the 4th century BCE, deriving from the Greek word meaning "to heat." This medium, consisting of heated beeswax and pigment, was used for mummy portraits and terra cotta sculptures. The contemporary use of encaustic began in the early 20th century, notably with artist Jasper Johns in the 1950s, who inspired a revival and exploration of this textured art form.

What is Hot Wax Encaustic painting?
Beeswax, tree resin, and pigment all melted together and you paint with it!

Why I use encaustic.
From my first encounter with encaustic painting, I was captivated by the wax's tactile and luminous qualities. Its unique scent and viscosity set it apart from other techniques. After working primarily with oil paints in art school, I found painting with wax both enjoyable and challenging. Mastering the technique allows an artist to develop a personal style. I create organic forms, often describing my work as "abstracted landscapes," which are interpretations shaped by memory rather than specific locations. The layering and translucency of the wax are crucial in conveying the essence of my pieces.

Encaustic painting originated in ancient Greece in the 4th century BCE, deriving from the Greek word meaning "to heat." This medium, consisting of heated beeswax and pigment, was used for mummy portraits and terra cotta sculptures. The contemporary use of encaustic began in the early 20th century, notably with artist Jasper Johns in the 1950s, who inspired a revival and exploration of this textured art form.

In the after-school class, you can unlock your creativity by exploring different artistic styles, using some of our examples to draw inspiration from them. Alternatively, feel free to bring your ideas to work on. We want you to know that everyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome!

Throughout our weekly sessions, we will delve into various elements of art, dedicating time to exploring drawing techniques, design principles, composition strategies, and color theory concepts.