fascination

i hv always been fascinated by the idea of beeswax (encaustics)… it is the oldest medium in easel (portable) painting, even b4 oils, etc. it was not a very efficient process because one needs constant heat in the the process of painting, so the art has been lost for quite some time. due to modern technologies, artists have began exploring this method again since the 70s but gained most popularity in the 90s til now, esp in the NW regions. i started learning how to use this medium as well n find its textural quality to b totally fascinating. here r just a few beginning pcs…