Sold at Parklane Gallery with free shipping. These colors are so amazing in Encaustic medium! They just glow!

This painting is inspired by Crater Lake in Oregon. 

It is a volcanic crater lake in south-central Oregon in the Western United States. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is famous for its deep blue color and water clarity. I enjoyed amping up the colors of a sunset and the reflection in the water with that inspiring deep blue color. 

I’ve always loved handling, ok, playing in the warm wax of candles. Now I get to create with the most amazing colors in wax (encaustic medium). It is a creative challenge and a huge joy.

Of @artandsuccesspro showed me how and helped me feel confident and safe! Thanks Pam for all your caring instructions and your amazing art school. I've learned so much about myself and all my art work.

About encaustic

Encaustic medium made with beeswax, damar resin (a natural tree sap that acts as a hardening agent), and pigment. I paint in layers, fusing each layer with heat. 

Encaustic painting has a long history, dating back to the 5th Century B.C. The word encaustic means to burn in, which refers to the process of fusing the paint. Beeswax is impervious to moisture, it will not deteriorate, it will not yellow or darken. Encaustic paintings do not have to be varnished or protected by glass.

How to care for your encaustic artwork:

Treat an encaustic painting as you would any fine art. Use care hanging, transporting or storing a painting.

Consistent Temperature - Hang and store at normal room temperatures. Avoid freezing and extremely hot temperatures; wax will melt at 150°F / 65°C.

Avoid Direct Sunlight - Keep all artwork out of direct sunlight.

Transporting a painting - When packing encaustic art for transportation, cover the face of the painting with wax paper. Do not use bubble wrap directly on the front of the painting as it may leave an imprint on the surface. 

Curing - During the first 6-12 months, as the wax cures, an encaustic painting may develop bloom. Bloom is a naturally occurring hazy white residue. It may also occur if a painting is exposed to cold. Bloom can easily be removed by buffing the surface of the painting. Encaustic paintings can be buffed to a high gloss using the heel of your hand. If the original sheen has become dull over time, it can be brought back by repeating the buffing process. Once an encaustic painting has fully cured and hardened, it will repel dust. 

Lisa DeBaets

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Encaustic work has special shipping needs so that is why the higher shipping cost. I will reimburse you back part of the shipping if it isn't all used. Thanks☺️