Acrylic Explorations: Wax Effects

Acrylic Explorations: Wax Effects

10 Week Class ONLINE | This course is completed

Introduction - Intermediate

October 5, 2021-December 14, 2021

10:00 AM-12:30 PM on Tue

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$420.00 CAD

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Acrylic paint has the ability to mimic other materials. In this ONLINE course, students will explore how it can replicate the appearance of encaustic. Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which either powdered pigments or oil paints are added. We will use acrylic matte mediums and gels to create the effect, the depth and the sheen of wax. Additionally, students will explore Matte Gels to create the look of poured Microcrystalline Wax topcoats, resulting in the illusion and luster of encaustic.

Included will be extensive instructor demonstrations, Power Point presentations and a weekly group review of work done during the week using Google Drive. A choice of images will be emailed to participants before class begins.

Note: A comfortable level of understanding in painting and drawing is recommended.

  • What You Will Learn:
  • Introduction to using Acrylic Mediums to emulate the look of wax based painting
  • Breaking down layering techniques to create the depth and sheen of encaustic
  • Exploring various artists who use encaustic in their work with the intent of mimicking the effect minus the technical challenges inherent in using hot wax
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Tina has been an instructor at the Toronto School of Art since 1993. Poplawski has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Ontario, Quebec and New York. Two galleries in Toronto, the V. MacDonnell Gallery and Lehmann Leskiw Fine Art, have represented Poplawski. Her work is found in North American and European collections both corporate and private. She is the recipient of many awards, including numerous Ontario Art Council Grants. Her work focuses on textured paintings, sculptural objects and paper works arranged into multi-faceted installations. Her art practice focuses on the contrasting concerns of destruction and re-creation, violent upheaval and spiritual renewal. Her work is driven by themes of loss, returning to the earth's embrace and patterns in nature.