encaustic class

sometimes

less is more

after working with some really dark colours

it was a challenge to go

subtle

i added a map to the entire canvas

clear wax and cheesecloth

i applied the oil paint on top

and used lots of mineral spirits

to remove most of it

which really shows off the texture

added a few dried leaves

and

you can get a better look of the map


one of my photos
inverted and then added a mirror image
and last
a photo transfer of some old text
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i'm really happy with the results
and would like to do a "series"
in this style