What kind of photographs, paper, and ink are best for encaustic? What creates a brilliant, viable archival image? How to create a thin perfectly smooth layer of wax over a photograph to add a dreamy mood and still maintain the clarity? Learn the many ways to create a smooth beeswax surface for photos: brushing: pouring, building a dam, and ironing in this 30 minute instructional video. ✅ 30$ USD with DISCOUNT. Want to get a DISCOUNT? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%- 35% off! But only until Sept. 15th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact ✅Find out more at https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/flowing-light ✅https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/smooth ✅https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/luscious-lines ✅Learn more about my other courses here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/workshops

How do you infuse a glassy encaustic surface with bursting cells structures, delicate lacy patterns and crackly crazing? Alcohol inks never cease to amaze with their effervescent ability to delight. Learn to master these translucent inks on encaustic in this 30 minute video. ✅ 45$ USD with DISCOUNT. Want to get a DISCOUNT? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%- 35% off! But only until Sept. 15th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact ✅Find out more at https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/flowing-light ✅https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/smooth ✅https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/luscious-lines ✅Learn more about my other courses here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/workshops

Learn the properties of painting with alcohol ink using slick, synthetic Yupo paper. Once you've mastered the ink medium, apply your skills to the similarly smooth surface of encaustic beeswax. Fusing alcohol ink into encaustic introduces a further world of mesmerizing possibilities as the ink reacts to a molten wax surface. This 45 minute instructional video teaches you how to paint with alcohol ink on Yupo paper and outlines the many magical techniques painting alcohol on wax. 45$ USD with DISCOUNT. Want to get a DISCOUNT? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%- 35% off! But only until Sept. 15th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact ✅Find out more at https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/flowing-light ✅https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/smooth ✅https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/luscious-lines ✅Learn more about my other courses here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/workshops

Talk about a marriage made in heaven! Clear encaustic medium painted over flowing silk create a strong foundation and form for the fabric - and adding a sumptuous pour of coloured encaustic paint into the folds is like icing on the wedding cake! To learn how to combine encaustic wax and fabric, check out my videos in the Encaustic Masterclass, Painting with Fire: a full year of 52 masterclasses taught by 26 of the world's top encaustic instructors. Only $299 USD. Inspiring pre-recorded classes viewable for a lifetime. Sign up and learn more here.⁠ https://bit.ly/PWF22-23 ✅ Want to get a DISCOUNT? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%- 35% off! But only until Sept. 15th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact⁠

Are you drawn to a photo enhanced with a smooth dreamy surface quality? I sure am! Here’s some ideas on how to work up your encaustic-laden photos with colour and texture using oils, pastels and hot tools like an electric stylus! I show you a myriad of ways to work with photos and encaustic wax in my instructional videos: ✅Smooth: How to create glassy encaustic surfaces: https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/smooth/buy ✅Luscious Lines: Writing with Encaustic Wax Tools: https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/luscious-lines/buy ✅Want to get a discount? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%! But only until Sept. 15th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact ✅Learn more about my other courses here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/workshops

I love a smooth surface over photographs. It gives them a dreamy, slightly milky appearance that adds such a sense of story and intrigue. Photographs morph into fine art. To add further contrast, texture and colour, I enjoy using waterborne wax paints on the encaustic surface. ✅To learn more about pouring Encaustic wax over your photographs, check out my instructional video, Smooth: How to create glassy encaustic surfaces https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/smooth ✅Want to get a discount? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%! But only until Sept. 15th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact ✅Learn more about my other courses here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/workshops

What's the best preparatory surface for adding alcohol inks on Encaustic? I adore a smooth white or cream wax surface for my ink paintings. See how the vibrant colour of inks, the detailed cell structure that appears with fusing, and the crackled crazing effect, all render the painting's appearance incredibly varied and enticing? ✅Be warned, achieving a smooth surface on your substrate is not always easy! I'm here to help though! Find out more at https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/flowing-light ✅If you want to learn many ways to create smooth surfaces on your board, check out my video, Smooth: How to create glassy encaustic surfaces https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/smooth ✅Want to get a discount? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%! But only until Sept. 15th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact ✅Learn more about my other courses here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/workshops

Does one need to cover the alcohol and Indian ink layer on top of encaustic with an extra layer of wax in order to seal it? This is a question I often get asked. Check out this mini video with tips and tricks to learn the answer! ✅ Want to get a DISCOUNT? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%- 35% off! But only until Sept. 15th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact⁠ ✅For a full instructional video on enhancing your encaustic paintings with vibrant alcohol and Indian inks, check out my instructional video, Flowing Light. https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/flowing-light ✅Learn more about my other courses here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/workshops

CONTRAST, one of the great principles of art, refers to the arrangement of opposite elements and effects: Light versus dark, rough versus smooth, large shapes beside small... Contrast enhances our work, creating variety, visual interest, and drama. I find the use of a smooth Encaustic surface offers a great counterpoint to the highly textured mixed media materials I love to include in my work. ✅To learn how to pour, paint and iron a smooth surface using Encaustic wax, see my instructional video, Smooth: How to create glossy Encaustic surfaces. Only $40 for 30 minutes of quality instruction. For more information check out https://sharybartlett.newzenler.com/courses/smooth ✅Want to get a discount? Sign up for my Newsletter list and you will receive a coupon to save 25%! But only until Sept. 25th/22. Sign up here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/contact ✅Learn more about my other courses here: https://www.sharybartlett.com/workshops