The Flowers That Bloom In Spring - Karen Canning

Karen Canning

The Flowers That Bloom In Spring

60 x 40 x 1 cmFramed: 63 x 44 x 4 cmEncaustic wax/Mixed MediaSold

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and can be traced back to the 5th century BC. Encaustic wax is a combination of beeswax and an additive to strengthen and raise the melting temperature. Layers of molten wax are applied to wooden structures/panels. It has beautiful luminous qualities which can be coloured. Encaustic wax is a natural adhesive and preservative, it is moisture resistant, mildew and fungus resistant and unappetising to insects. Wax paint doesn’t contain solvents or oils so will not darken or yellow with age, it is 100% archival.