Getting Started in Encaustic Painting

In this video, encaustic artist, Kathryn Bevier will walk you through a typical set up for painting in encaustic. She discusses some of her favorite products and you will learn how to get started in encaustic painting by learning all of the basic supplies and tools that are essential for your encaustic studio! Kathryn talks about encaustic paints, the hot palette, brushes, common tools, substrates, and even items like the hot air gun to help introduce you to the medium.

This is a great video for those new to encaustic painting or for those who may need a refresher on what different supplies or tools are useful in this medium.

This is a new video/demonstration that will replace our older video called "Introduction to the encaustic medium". It features better product close-ups and a clearer picture of the overall demonstration...enjoy!

This is a production from Enkaustikos! Wax Art Supplies.

To purchase any of the essential encaustic supplies shown in this video, please visit our website at www.FineArtStore.com

Video Info: This has been a production from FineArtStore.com/Enkaustikos Wax Art Supplies. The video was filmed and edited by Jennifer Lesczinski. The demonstration and narration is by artist, Kathryn Bevier.

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[solenraymond]

Well done. Thanks for your time. Very informative. Photos were clear, and I was pleasantly surprised by the enlargements (pop ups)

[FineArtStore]

@solenraymond thank you!

[ericarmstrong1]

I paint mostly in watercolor, but I've thought about encaustic. Your video really does a great job of showing some of the basics and taking the mystery out of it. Great tips. Thanks for this video.

[FineArtStore]

@ericarmstrong1 thanks!

[wazii6]

whats encaustic paint what makes dif from acrylic

[FineArtStore]

@wazii6 Encaustic paint is made with U.S.P Beeswax, Damar Resin, and the finest artist grade pigments. You are painting with wax paint which has very unique working properties in comparison to other mediums.

[terrapin52]

Fantastic video! This really makes me want to give encaustics a shot. Thanks!

[Meryn0]

This is a great video, but leaves out the fact that you need to provide good ventilation, with an open window and fan or a range hood.

[defiant289]

can i ask if theres any odor with these paints, i paint in water colors and with those i even need a painters resperator, i have been cursed with a nose stronger than my dogs and i get sick very easily from odors.

[dottiesart]

Thanks for the great/clear instructions....very helpful for us beginners!

[FineArtStore]

@ChadSmith1452 Check out Enkaustiko's youtube page for more technique videos, the demos are very informative

[FineArtStore]

@ChadSmith1452 Encaustic paint is a great medium to work with. You do have to heat up the wax paint but a pancake griddle does the trick. The unique working properties of the wax makes it very appealing to artists. There is no drying time so you can build layers quickly, you can rework in an additive or subtractive fashion, you can make thin glazes or glass-like smooth surfaces. You can also do sculptural effects, textured surfaces, mixed media, collage, and monoprints. Many possibilities!

[ChadSmith1452]

@FineArtStore What exactly is the advantage of encaustic that makes it worth bothering with that burner?