Part compendium and part cookbook, its a book that couldnt have been made without the social reach of the internet. As a comparison, encaustic works use heat to melt and fuse wax. Open to its midpoint and spread out on the table, rebecca crowell and jerry mclaughlins newly released bookcold wax medium. It also provides comprehensive information for those new to cold wax mixed with oil paints, as well as technical expertise and inspiration to those with experience with the medium. The combination of cold wax and authentic encaustic opens a. Her process incorporates layers of paint by mixing cold wax with oil paints. The painting is pictured in this brilliant new book published in the usa by artistsauthors jerry mclaughlin and rebecca crowell. More than just a technical guide, this book provides comprehensive information for those new to cold wax medium, as well as technical expertise and inspiration to those with experience. Cold wax medium is a dense paste, and lends itself to creating textures within a painting and allows for expressive brushmarks and the ability to carve into paint layers with palette knives. Artist jerry mclaughlin writes the book on cold wax as a medium. Techniques, concepts and conversations, a book by jerry mclaughlin, rebecca crowell. This is part one of a demonstration on working with oil and cold wax these are affiliate links.
My cold wax painting follower has been selected for the prestigious ing discerning eye exhibition where you can see it in the flesh. Curious about the bonus material in our cold wax book. The book is currently at the printer and will be available soon. Cold wax is a perfect vehicle for artists wishing to explore this aesthetic. Conversations with mediums ebook download free pdf. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Cold wax is not encaustic medium or process all things.
Artist jerry mclaughlin writes the book on cold wax as a. Now in its 2nd print and the winner of two international book awards, cold wax medium. Our cold wax video workshop is now available for immediate download and viewing. The book includes a wide range of information, including illustrated instruction on technique, process and materials. Her work is in the permanent collection of several museums and public buildings nationally and internationally and her work appears in the newly published book by rebecca crowell and jerry mclaughlin, cold wax medium. Passion this workshop explores the versatility and limitless possibilities of combining oil paint with cold wax medium. The authors include their own thoughts about these topics, and more. A debut book demonstrates the artistic use of cold wax. You can use cold wax paint over pieces on paper, cardstock, watercolor paper, bristol board, digital images, etc. Posted by anya leveille on november 23, 2016 at 10. Help us publish this longawaited new book exploring the beauty and subtlety of cold wax medium check out cold wax medium. Cold wax painting utilizes experimental approaches, including the use of brayers, stencils, and textural elements such as bubble wrap or wire screens. Cold wax book now in its 2nd printing and winner of two international book awards, cold wax medium.
In this guide, youll learn how to use this incredibly malleable medium in combination with oil paint and other mediumsto add layers of texture, atmosphere, depth and meaning to your paintings while developing a more intuitive artistic voice. Formulated to knife consistency, cold wax medium makes oil colours thicker and more matte. Cold wax medium can be mixed with many things, but waterbased paints or other substances that would be adversely affected by the solvents in the medium are out. We founded squeegee press and sp create cold wax tools to bring the joy and creativity of cold wax medium to artists around the world. See more ideas about painting, encaustic art and wax art. More than just a technical guide, this 320page, fully illustrated book provides comprehensive. Unlike encaustic, cold wax is used at room temperature to both extend the paint and serve as a medium.
Rebecca crowell and jerry mclaughlin founded squeegee press to bring the joy and creativity of cold wax medium to artists through books, videos, workshops, tools, and artist mentoring. People often think of cold wax with oil paint but thats only part of it. Many of the artists whose work appears in the book speak about collaboration, process, and experimentation. You can press rubber stamps or textures into the wet paint wax to create textures. Composition painting painting still life light in the dark oil on canvas clip art wax collage drawings cold allan madsen is a danish born artist living in spain, known for his exquisite still life paintings, with a scumled surface texture, which evokes ancient freso paintings. Rebecca crowell and jerry mclaughlin feel strongly that the why of using cold wax medium is as important as the how. The manipulation of cold wax as an artistic tool is hardly new. If you are looking for great quality waxes for your salon, beauty image has the options you need. She then layers, lifts, scratches and rubs the surface, leaving a residue of marks much like the lost and found aspects of memory. Her paintings are exhibited in the usa, ireland, and the uk. Ive not heard of cold wax medium as an art medium before i learned about it in this book. Any moderate percentage i receive is used to support creating video tutorials. Rebecca crowell writes in her introduction, a reader may use this book in whatever way is most usefulas a reference, a visual treat, or as a stepbystep instruction.
Help us publish this longawaited new book exploring the beauty and subtlety of cold wax medium. She works in many media, with special interest in cold wax oil, encaustic, mixed media and acrylic. For artists using cold wax medium and oils, open to all, but especially for participants in rebecca crowells oil and wax workshops. As the gamsol evaporates out of the medium, the soft wax hardens to the density of a beeswax candle. Here you will find our exclusive custommade tools and our awardwinning, comprehensive book.
She is recognized for innovative techniques, and is coauthor of cold wax medium. Rebecca crowell and her coauthor, artist jerry mclaughlin have produced this comprehensive book about the use of cold wax medium, now in its third printing. Warming up over cold wax art see what this medium can do. Cold wax medium is a paste that is combined with oil paint. Using cold wax medium for sizing panels requires some time to dry but you get rid of the tedious pinholes and bubbles that appear sizing wooden panels with encaustic medium. It does not require heating and thus produces no odors or toxic fumes.
Cold wax techniques in mixed media sharyn binam 2015 cold wax is a substitute for encaustic wax. Gamblins cold wax medium is made from naturally white, pure beeswax. Gamblin cold wax medium is slow drying, and depending on the thickness of the paint layer and absorbency of your ground the drying rate can be longer. My gift to you 2 printable posters in pdf file format print them and hang in your office, on your fridge, or anywhere you like fill in the form below and watch your inbox. More than just a technical guide, this 320page, fully illustrated book provides comprehensive information for those who are new to cold wax, as well as technical expertise and inspiration to those already using the medium. But crowell and mclaughlin, both artists with extensive involvement with cold wax as a medium, noticed. Cold wax medium can be used to make gamblin mediums and gamvar more matte. Although i know nothing about cold wax medium, at least i know that it exists and the potential it has to create art.
Martha rea baker is pleased to be included in this groundbreaking book on the subject of cold wax medium cowritten by rebecca crowell and jerry mclaughlin. If your appetite for freedom and versatility with oils and cold wax is whetted, take the next step with the most thorough and talkedabout book on the subject. Call us at toll free 188858815 or send us your questions through the. The term cold in cold wax medium and cold wax painting refers to the fact that heat is not required for working with this wax medium as it dries by solvent evaporation gamsol, rather than the cooling of the wax, as in encaustic painting. Featuring nearly 100 artists from around the world, cold wax medium will strengthen your work and studio practice, suggest new directions, and support. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Cold wax also gives oil colors a beautiful translucent quality, layered lightly working with transparent paints, a seductive surface similar to encaustic. This workshop is for artists who already have a foundation in painting, who understand composition and color and who want to learn a new medium. Cold wax medium is wax that has been combined with a solvent such as turpentine or alkyd resin. Cold wax speeds up drying time of oil paint and increases the paints workability. What makes cold wax medium such a friendly and valuable book is, in fact, the many varied and vital crowdsourced images, recipes and techniques that it brings together. This short video shows you the breadth of work, techniques, images, and content in our cold wax book. Get e books conversations with mediums on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free.
Squeegee press sp create cold wax tools books videos. It is a semisolid paste and requires no heat to apply or fuse layers. Creating an encaustic look with acrylics just paint. Rebecca crowell is an american abstract artist known for rich, complex surfaces created with cold wax medium and oil paint. Step by step art techniques to create cold wax paintings. Cold wax medium includes specifics as to the choosing tools and materials, making cold wax medium, and setting up a safe and functional studio. Barbara canada and pipkin usa are the winners, they have been notified by email. Because there is no heating involved, it is an inexpensive, versatile and portable alternative. More than just a technical guide, this 320page, fully illustrated book provides comprehensive information for those who are new to cold wax, as well as technical. Whether you need hot wax or cold wax, beauty image has a variety of products to choose from. Friends, my work has been included in this new book on cold wax medium and to help rebecca and jerry get the word out i thought id share. Cold wax gives the oil paint a creamy texture that can be spread on a painting like butter.