Encaustic painting is traditionally a mixture of melted beeswax, tree resin, and dry pigments. It was developed by the ancient Greek shipbuilders, who used hot wax to fill the cracks in their ships. Soon pigment (color) was added and this led to painting on the surface of the waxed hull: an art form was born.

A few of our favorite encaustics:

"Dandelions" by Brandi Milosavich

"Manhattan Twilight" by Jim Caldwell

"Blue Scene" by Silvana Ravena