Shhh, don't tell anybody but when I got this book, I had no clue what encaustic art was. Always wanting to learn more about any arts or crafts, I anxiously flipped it open and starting paging through it. This book really opened my eyes and excited me about an art form, also known as hot wax painting, I had never explored before. As it's subtitle suggests, this book definitely seems to be The Complete Guide To Creating Fine Art With Wax.The author, Lissa Rankin, does a wonderful job educating and instruction with this book. There are 16 chapters that cover everything from the supplies you will need to merging encaustic art with other craft technique most of us have heard of such as collage, printmaking, and sculpture. This book will amaze and inspire the beginner and also offers great advice for the experienced artist.
This book is very educational and the photos are amazing. I paged through this book several times just to look at the pictures. It is truly amazing what some people can create. Of course, the author hopes her book will inspire you to try your hand at creating your own works of art.
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(Cover Art Courtesy of Watson-Guptill)