Encaustic Paintings

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    Encaustic paintings are a form of art in which a painting is made using heated wax and color pigments as its medium. Also known as hot wax painting, encaustic paint is applied to a prepared surface, traditionally wood or canvas, as the wax is in its molten state. Artists use special brushes and metal tools to apply and shape the wax before it cools, and heated tools can be used after it is solid again. Encaustic paintings are sort of a mix between painting and sculpting, and oftentimes the practice is combined with collage since other media like paper can be mounted or encased within the wax.

    Talented artists on Etsy create custom paintings with encaustic media for one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork that enliven your decor with color and unique texture. Artists with shops on Etsy bring your ideas to life; display these stunning pieces in your own home, or give them as beautiful gifts.


    Gift your parents an anniversary gift of a custom encaustic based on one of their wedding photos, or surprise your partner with an encaustic painting of their favorite pet. Ever wish you could memorialize an image from a dream? Describe it to an artist on Etsy for a work of art based on your subconscious mind, made of encaustic pigmented wax.