This workshop will focus on ways to expand digitally printed imagery combined with encaustic medium. The goal is to focus on ways to incorporate other materials that are generally incompatible with wax while manipulating a digital image, and to try methods you may have been taught “not to do”. Other mediums includes; acrylic paint, water color, India ink, pencil, charcoal, tempera paint, stained patterns, encaustic on glass, etc. to name a few, The workshop will also combine more standard mediums such as gold and silver leaf, transfer foil, shellac, encaustic paint, etc.
Benefits of the course:
- working with transparent and semi transparent digital images with encaustic medium.
- creating random and controlled marks, splatters, stains, lines on specific papers.
- combining dissimilar materials using wax.
- working with drawing mediums other than encaustic paint for direct application on a wax surface.
- learn to manipulate, deconstruct, reconstruct, embrace accidents, and embrace mistakes.
- using image and visual information to compose in layers separate from the artwork, before committing to the piece.
- incorporate reproducible images into a one of a kind unique artwork.
Printing of student digital files on two large sheets of Japanese Washi will be included with this workshop (instructor will print these), for use during the class. Images files will need to be sent to the instructor after the first class meeting, or later during the workshop. Additional prints can be purchased if desired throughout and after the workshop.
Features of the course:
- student images will be printed on specific papers during the class.
- live instruction / demos / discussion / question & answers in real time.
- suggested tasks for upcoming class meetings.
- students can purchase extra image sheets if desired from the instructor during and after the workshop.
- five one hour and 30 minute sessions.
- contact with the instructor at any point via email.
Testimonials:
“Loved your workshop and found it extremely informative and full of great ideas that I intend to apply to my work! Great teaching style. Well worth the price of admission.” -Howard G.
"When I met Wayne at the encaustic Conference 2022, I was so excited to try his papers and techniques, it changed my work and improved my skills!” -Leah M.
"I highly recommend Wayne’s workshop I have worked with encaustic paint for many years, and his workshop appropriate for beginners and advanced artists alike. Don’t miss this
opportunity!” -Tracey C.
FAQs:
Who is this class for?
- Experience and basic knowledge using encaustic paint, understanding image resolution and image size, and understanding a photo editing program will greatly help.
I have more questions. How do I reach you?
- Email me at [email protected]
Please review our refund policy below:
- Enrollees are eligible for a full refund within 14 days of the date of purchase.
- Refund requests made after the initial 14 days will incur processing fees.
- Cancellations made within 2 weeks before the course start date are subject to a 50% refund.
- No refunds will be given once a class has started.
- Instead of a refund, you may opt to use your purchase as credits for a future class.
To request a refund, please contact us at [email protected] within the specified time frames. Include your [Course Name], and the reason for the refund request in your email.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our refund policy, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
We appreciate your understanding and commitment to Combining Digital Imagery and More With Wax & Mixed Materials. Happy learning!
About Wayne
From 1998 until 2013 Wayne worked for the Art Department at the State University of New York, New Paltz campus. After leaving the university he worked as a prop builder for PRG Technologies building stage sets for Broadway theater and television productions. During the Covid pandemic shutdown, he returned to focus on his studio practice and again began teaching via on line classes and live encaustic based workshops. “My approach for working with digital imagery is to push the process to create a unique, one of a kind object. I often embrace mistake making, random marks, and the uncontrollable as part of the process. I prefer teaching a workshop rather than teaching in an academic setting, I just like it better”.
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