ENCAUSTIC DEMONSTRATION with CJ Rider

Encaustic DemonstrationCJ Riderwww.RiderCreations.com : 

Encaustic DemonstrationCJ Riderwww.RiderCreations.com Check website for workshop dates.CJ used Ampersand Substrates and Enkaustikos products for this demo

Paint Pots Warming UpEncaustic Paints are made from a combination of beeswax, damar crystals and pigment.CJ explained and demonstrated how you can make your own colors utilizing powered pigments, oil paint and more. Safety first – always keep your wax at or just below working temps and remember that everything on the palette is HOT! Work in a ventilated room – (similar to oil painting). : 

Paint Pots Warming UpEncaustic Paints are made from a combination of beeswax, damar crystals and pigment.CJ explained and demonstrated how you can make your own colors utilizing powered pigments, oil paint and more. Safety first – always keep your wax at or just below working temps and remember that everything on the palette is HOT! Work in a ventilated room – (similar to oil painting).

CJ’s Encaustic PaintingsHighly detailed, pure encaustic Holly Hock and Poppy paintings. CJ works in high detail as well as utilizing the wax to its fullest potential through layering, scraping, dripping, dobbing, inscribing and otherwise working the medium. : 

CJ’s Encaustic PaintingsHighly detailed, pure encaustic Holly Hock and Poppy paintings. CJ works in high detail as well as utilizing the wax to its fullest potential through layering, scraping, dripping, dobbing, inscribing and otherwise working the medium.

Dipping into the color –Learning to utilize specialty tools and various methods will add to your encaustic experience. : 

Dipping into the color –Learning to utilize specialty tools and various methods will add to your encaustic experience.

CJ explains color mixing with the encaustic wax colors.Everyone takes a hand in testing out the colors and various tools : 

CJ explains color mixing with the encaustic wax colors.Everyone takes a hand in testing out the colors and various tools

Encaustic painted Koi – vibrant, translucent color, thick with rough and glass-like textures : 

Encaustic painted Koi – vibrant, translucent color, thick with rough and glass-like textures

A demonstration of variety of ways to create texture and color before and after applying wax : 

A demonstration of variety of ways to create texture and color before and after applying wax

Wax medium is made from beeswax and damar resin crystals. CJ explains how using damar varnish or cold wax products will give off volatile fumes. : 

Wax medium is made from beeswax and damar resin crystals. CJ explains how using damar varnish or cold wax products will give off volatile fumes.

CJ at the Phx Arizona Art Supply grand opening demo event – Learn something new at each demo. Check out CJ’s Encaustic workshop schedule at www.RiderCreations.com – each workshop has a different focus – use of supplies is included in price – you do not have to make a huge investment to try out the Encaustic medium! Take each class and watch your skills grow! : 

CJ at the Phx Arizona Art Supply grand opening demo event – Learn something new at each demo. Check out CJ’s Encaustic workshop schedule at www.RiderCreations.com – each workshop has a different focus – use of supplies is included in price – you do not have to make a huge investment to try out the Encaustic medium! Take each class and watch your skills grow!