Rebecca Dunn is an artist, educator and outdoor enthusiast of Redding has been painting with encaustic wax 10 years. She enjoys this unique medium because of its unpredictability and the “ethereal magic” it creates in landscape paintings.
“Into The Wild,” an exhibit of Rebecca’s work, is currently on display in the Small Galley at the Easton Public Library through Aug. 30. An artists’ reception is set for Friday, Aug. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Encaustic wax is a combination of beeswax and damar resin. The wax is heated up, mixed with oil paints and painted on a wood panel while hot, then smoothed out with a blowtorch.
Encaustic photography pieces are photographs that have been printed on paper, mounted to wood boards, then the whole surface is covered by a few layers of wax, which creates a “misty layer.” This technique helps add dimension and cohesiveness to the piece. After that layer has hardened, the artist goes back in to add more layers of colored wax for texture.
Wax is incredibly versatile, allowing the artist to carve into it, add texture, and build layers with seemingly infinite possibilities, and it does not melt on your walls. It is recommended to keep encaustic paintings out of direct sunlight and to keep them from being stored somewhere like a hot car.
Rebecca can customize your favorite landscape photo into an Encaustic Painting. She also has workshops where you can customize your own photo.
Email her at Rebeccadunnart@gmail.com and view her Encaustic Mixed Media Artworks website at Rebeccadunnart.com. Follow her on Instagram @Rebeccadunnart.
