EVANS ENCAUSTICS
TEACHING ENCAUSTIC - #4 Class Handout
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INTRO TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING Hylla Evans (hylla@comcast.net)
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Supplies to Start Encaustic Painting in Your Own Studio
Remove any solvents or flammable materials from work area first!
BURN CREAM and access to cold water
absorbent painting supports (untreated wood, paper, bisqueware)
electric pancake griddle and extension...
TEACHING ENCAUSTIC #1 - Knowing
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This is the first of several posts on teaching encaustic painting to beginners. Next post will have a syllabus. Post #3 is a supply list for teachers. Post #4 is a class handout for students. Feel free to add your own comments on the topic of each post. Yes, you may print this series for your own use as long as you include: ©Hylla Evans 2012, All rights reserved. Do not distribute by any means.
TEACHING ENCAUSTIC #3 - Teacher Supplies
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This is a basic list of what I have on hand for an intro class.
- tables, floor covering, table covering
- extension cords (test to be sure of circuit loads)
- fire extinguisher
- cold or ice water
- burn cream, Tylenol
- heated palettes (tested, working)
- infrared thermometer
- containers for medium and paint colors (flat bottoms)
- brushes and spares
- Holy Grail gesso and brush
- propane torches
- medium and brushes (plus extra...
TEACHING ENCAUSTIC #2 - Syllabus
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Syllabi vary depending on subject matter and audience. A class that lasts longer than one or two full days will expand more into some issues, possibly including critique and homework along the way.
This is my basic, bare minimum syllabus for Intro to Encaustic Painting. I've put more notes at the end that reflect topics covered throughout the class.
This is my basic, bare minimum syllabus for Intro to Encaustic Painting. I've put more notes at the end that reflect topics covered throughout the class.
- Have each artist gesso a section of one panel...
MOOD LIGHTING
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Here are twelve paintings in which lighting clearly sets the tone in the meaning of the piece and seems to carry the piece more than other elements of design.
Artists' names are hyperlinks to their websites. Most have informative statements there. They are all articulate and would love to hear from you.
Karen Frey, "Mountain View Cemetery III"
encaustic 30" x 20" 2012
Dayna Talbot, "Tuscan Glow"
encaus...