Embracing Encaustic: Learning to Paint with Beeswax
You really knocked my socks off! The paintings in your book are beautiful and above all there is clarity. You don't leave out basic information that can leave the reader stymied. It was the bane of my search to find a book that wrote clearly HOW to do this, but you have succeeded. The color and richness of the pictures not only illustrate the points but they inspire! BRAVO. --Claribel C., CaliforniaYou can think of the book Embracing Encaustic: Learning to Paint with Beeswax, by Linda and Bill Womack as The Ashley Twins meet Dick and Jane. Bright, simple, light and inviting it s a perfect starter book for anyone who is first exploring wax techniques. Each reader will get the feeling that the authors are speaking directly to them. Since a lot of what we do in life is learned by watching and imitating others, their straightforward approach gives us permission to try a range of materials and techniques. If there s a message to this upbeat book, it s you can do it. The photos are especially helpful. Both the how to series and the images of Linda's work say do try this at home. Basic painting techniques, working with masks, incising lines, using stencils, mixing medium and making your own paint are all covered along with tips for easy use, resources for materials, and a history of the art. --- Gail Steinberg, Former President of the International Encaustic ArtistsCongratulations on the publication of your wonderful book! I am so impressed and well, just wowed, by all the information you've included and by the breathtaking art examples. I feel a little humbled realizing that I have just begun to tap the possibilities of encaustic, but also very, very inspired! Congratulations on a gorgeous book and thanks for sharing your information, knowledge, and vision! --Serena B., Oregon