The Encaustic Art Project Book

The Encaustic Art Project Book
by Michael Bossom

The Encaustic Art Project Book
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Author: Michael Bossom
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-04-01
ISBN: 0855329920
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Search Press

Book Reviews of The Encaustic Art Project Book

Book Review: A very useful, beautifully written book
Summary: 5 Stars

If you're already a serious encaustic artist, this is probably not the book for you. I love, love all art mediums and will probably sample them all before I expire. I've written for a digital art magazine and am best known for my digital art, but I've also sold my watercolors and collage in an art gallery, and have done everything from needlework to mosaics. That said, this is a wonderful book with lots of options for someone wanting to sample encaustics. So, maybe I don't want to invest several hundred dollars in materials before I know how long this newest interest will last. Maybe I'd like to play with melting crayons or oil pastels with a travel iron. That doesn't lessen my art, and it doesn't make this book any less valuable.

I discovered this book in the art supply store and bought it immediately, full price no less, which is a little unusual for me. I usually come home and look online for the best price. The other encaustics books I've browsed in the past have been stuffy and condescending and seemed intended for artists who already had years of experience under their belts. Michael Bossom suggests tools that I already have and includes some techniques that may be seen as too crafty, but it's a great introduction to an art technique that, once I've explored it a bit, I may decide to get serious about it, or I may wander happily on to my next addiction.

My favorite part is the list of surfaces to paint on with wax, including all kinds of card stock, fabrics, tissue papers, aluminum foil, watercolor paper, plywood, glass, plastics, etc., That should keep me happy for a good long time, exploring the possibilities! As the name suggests, this is a project book, and the projects are laid out in easily understandable sequences and illustrations. I'm happy with my purchase and will recommend it to my artsy friends.

Summary of The Encaustic Art Project Book

Using over 155 step-by-step photographs and many inspirational examples, Michael Bossom shows how to paint a whole range of stunning pictures - vibrant flowers, incredible fantasy scenes, tranquil landscapes and luminous abstract designs. Different surfaces can be used including wood, rigid board, absorbent and sealed card, foil, and smooth, textured and tissue paper. Images can be transferred on to fabric which can then be overpainted, or embroidered and embellished with beads and collage. There are so many ways to use the pastel, bold, bright and metallic colours - the free flowing wax melts magically into patterns, borders and intricate designs or skies, trees, lakes and mountains. Each painting is unique and original and a whole range of cards and gifts can be make quickly and simply.

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