Latest Encaustic Paintings

Encaustic paint is made of beeswax, colored pigment and a hardener like damar, a tree resin. The paint is melted at 200F and applied in 6–12 layers onto wood or tile. Each layer is fused to the layer beneath with a blow torch, heat gun or craft iron. Encaustics are magnificently translucent with a tactile quality like no other. Read more >

Encaustics are highly durable, as attested by 600 surviving works from about 100 A.D. in Egypt. In fact, encaustics have been around since the 5th century B.C. Like all high quality works of art, keep your painting away from direct sunlight. Use a soft cloth to buff the surface, and see how the textured surface shimmers in the light. Read more >

Victoria Angelique Primicias is a 25-year graphic design veteran whose work has been recognized in the American Institute of Graphic Arts publications, Print magazine, Communication Arts magazine, and more. She holds a BA in Fine Art History from the University of Toronto and Graphic Design from George Brown College. Read more >