Description
Beginner Info: Cold wax is a non-heated and creamy beeswax substance. When oil and cold wax are combined, it creates a great translucent effect that allows light to pass through the previous layers. Whether you are familiar with oils or not, the addition of cold wax into oils brings a whole new experience of using simple and diverse tools for an expressive way of painting. With chopsticks, spreaders, window squeegees, and other mark-making tools, you will give your painting a sense of history through its unique textures. And it’s a lot of fun! You will feel a sense of discovery and will be surprised by how this technique impacts your paintings. During this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Layer oil paints and cold wax
- Create translucent effects
- Mix colors on a limited palette
- Experiment with a variety of mark-making tools
- Choose your own subject matter, from landscapes to abstraction
- Paint on painted backgrounds
- Work with different substrates of paper and board
- Explore your creativity with texture and mark making
Advanced Info: This medium works quite well for those artists who take a process-driven approach to their art.