Cold wax and oil book

Sharing a quick demo of my oil and cold wax painting technique. Sally hirst compares cold wax mediums jacksons art blog. If you have never tried oil painting or have felt unsuccessful with previous attempts, i suggest you give cold wax painting a try. 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. Apr 18, 2018 this is part one of a demonstration on working with oil and cold wax these are affiliate links. Paula is a contemporary oil painter specializing in atmospheric landscapes.

A friend of mine has been adding cold wax to his oil colors to create abstract paintings, and i really liked the textures he was creating on the surface of his work. But crowell and mclaughlin, both artists with extensive involvement with cold wax as a medium, noticed increased interest in it recently. Between the two courses, students will learn a robust array of techniques ranging from acrylic paint and various mediums to working with cold wax medium with oil paints. I purchased the book for the hands on practical information regarding the incorporation of cold wax painting mediums with oil paint. Artist jerry mclaughlin writes the book on cold wax as a medium. She enjoys working in various mediums including oil mixed with cold wax, encaustic hot wax, and acrylic. Their cold wax medium consists of beeswax, odorless mineral spirit oms, and a small amount of alkyd resin. Warming up over cold wax art see what this medium can do. 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. Join talented yorkshire artist paula dunn for an informal 1day workshop on creating expressive landscapes using oil paints and cold wax medium. Squeegee press sp create cold wax tools books videos. She works in many media, with special interest in cold wax oil, encaustic, mixed media and acrylic. I have been trying to instill the qualities of dreams or memories in my paintings, says pennsylvania artist randall graham. If the cold wax content in an oil painting exceeds, gamvar may cause it to dissolve.

People often think of cold wax with oil paint but thats only part of it. Cold wax painting utilizes experimental approaches, including the use of brayers, stencils, and textural elements such as bubble wrap or wire screens. Paintings containing high percentages of wax may be alternatively varnished with a thin rubbedon layer of cold wax medium. It is a semisolid paste and requires no heat to apply or fuse layers. The book includes a wide range of information, including illustrated instruction on technique, process and materials. Apr 20, 2018 cold wax medium is wax that has been combined with a solvent such as turpentine or alkyd resin. Cold wax is comprised of beeswax, resin, and solvent and, unlike encaustic, it requires no special setup. Cold wax medium is a paste that is combined with oil paint.

This painting is about small bits of color, directional line and texture. Techniques and insights into the creative process contributed by over 40 artists. 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. Our cold wax video workshop is now available for immediate download and viewing. During this workshop, students can expect to be introduced to the various supplies used to create interesting and expressive abstract paintings using cold wax medium and oil painting. Cold wax speeds up drying time of oil paint and increases the paints workability. What i do know is that cold wax medium is beautiful.

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. She is recognized for innovative techniques, and is coauthor of cold wax medium. Impossible to imagine a book that could be more comprehensive, thoughtful, careful, and generously written and presented. Working this way is like taking a journey into a new place without a map. Gamblins cold wax medium is a soft paste formulated to make oil colors thicker and more matte. Part compendium and part cookbook, its a book that couldnt have been made without the social reach of the internet. Allow the wax to set up and then buff with a clean cloth. Try different proportions of wax and oil paint to see which combination you like the best. Curious about the bonus material in our cold wax book. Until now, there has not been a comprehensive resource specifically dedicated to cold wax medium. I purchased a 4 x 8 pressed fiber board at home depot and had them cut it into the 12 x 12 pieces.

Cold wax medium is a dense paste, it is excellent in creating a variety of textures within a painting. 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. Whats the difference between cold wax medium and encaustic. I am a featured, guest artist in this wonderful and informative book about painting with cold wax medium published by north light books. One of the things i really enjoy in the cold wax oil process is the ability to use lots of different drawing tools graphite, carbon pencils, saral transfer paper, etc. Learn to express yourself with oil paints and cold wax medium as lisa guides you through making an abstract landscape painting from start to finish. Oil and cold wax painting by annie obrien gonzales. This will be an everythingyoueverwantedtoknow book in good standing for a decade or longer. I found that i could take old work and apply layers of cold wax to make the work more exciting and rich. She then layers, lifts, scratches and rubs the surface, leaving a residue of marks much like the lost and found aspects of memory. You can use cold wax paint over pieces on paper, cardstock, watercolor paper, bristol board, digital images, etc.

If you are looking for great quality waxes for your salon, beauty image has the options you need. In this guide, youll learn how to use this incredibly malleable mediumin 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Open to its midpoint and spread out on the table, rebecca crowell and jerry mclaughlins newly released bookcold wax medium. 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. Explore dozens of markmaking techniques with a variety of tools, most of which can be found in your kitchen or junk drawer. Mclaughlin and crowell have given coldwax artists and artiststobe an enormous gift. The layers, colors, and textures of a piece contain my history and my dreams. Call us at toll free 188858815 or send us your questions through the contact form on this page. Now in its 2nd printing and winner of two international book awards, cold wax medium.

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. Its also totally different than anything youve ever. The combination of cold wax and authentic encaustic opens a whole new horizon of possibilities. Finding the right oil painting medium is a gear obsession. This bundle includes both abstracts in cold wax and oil and absolutely abstracts for a reduced price if purchased separately. Workshops in oil cold wax medium and acrylicmixed media. I have a large panel that i used gamblin cold wax and oil paint, in a 5050 ratiolet everything dry and painted on a coat of gamvar satin, and i could see lines from the brush, so i let that dry a few days and did another coat with a foam roller, which made it more even but still see some uneven areas. I will lead you step by step and you will take away tangible tools and techniques to use not only in this course but for any other.

I took a 12 x 12 board and applied collage to the surface. Cold wax is used at room temperature, without heat, and when combined with oil paints it can be used to produce. Here you will find our exclusive custommade tools and our awardwinning, comprehensive book. Whatever is going on inside me is sure to make itself visible on the support. Her process incorporates layers of paint by mixing cold wax with oil paints. Creating intuitive abstracts with oil and cold wax also uncovers my emotions and preoccupations. After moving with her family to hamilton, mt in 1986, she began her serious study of art, and in 2010 received her mfa in painting and drawing from the university of montana school of art. Randall graham, blue umbrella, oil and cold wax medium on board, 6 x 6 in. 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. I create paintings and monoprints, both media inform the other and are often combined in a single piece. Use cold wax to coat pages in altered books to prevent the pages from sticking together when the book is closed. Cold wax is a perfect vehicle for artists wishing to explore this aesthetic. Now in its 2nd print and the winner of two international book awards, cold wax medium.

Having experimented with a couple of paintings, i am keen to receive my copy. I asked to join a cold wax and oil painting facebook page. Techniques, concepts and conversations by rebecca crowell and jerry mclaughlin available through squeegee press. May 26, 2017 this short video shows you the breadth of work, techniques, images, and content in our cold wax book. 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 affords the opportunity to show a history of the painting by building up layers, obscuring whats beneath and removing parts of layers to reveal bits of past layers. Innogear upgraded version aromatherapy essential oil diffuser ultrasonic diffusers cool mist humidifier with 7 colors led lights and waterless auto shutoff for home office bedroom room. Adding body, texture and transparency to your art barton, serena on. These are the two pieces of my art that appear in the book pages 68 and 229 insatiably curious, 16. This example shows applying the cold wax mixture over digital images and the triangle stamped areas. Step by step art techniques to create cold wax paintings from. Developing a cold waxoil painting using newsprint as a mask. Cold wax gives the oil paint a creamy texture that can be spread on a painting like butter. This feeling has led me on a journey of experimenting with cold wax medium.

For artists using cold wax medium and oils, open to all, but especially for participants in rebecca crowells oil and wax workshops. So, recently i put it on my to do list to get a copy of rebecca crowells new book. I am better off working with collage when oil and cold wax painting see more. A debut book demonstrates the artistic use of cold wax. Through oil, cold wax, mark making tools, mixed media supplies you already have on hand and vintage papers we will create art on paper, plywood, paper mounted on wood, wood panels, plaster and even a triptych. It has a short characteristic and gives a clean break off of the brush or knife, retaining the sharp peaks of impasto. Illustrated techniques for combining cold wax medium with oils, dry pigments, and other materials to create a wide range of effects. Advice for building visual vocabulary, aligning form and content. Step by step art techniques to create cold wax paintings. I begin each painting by building texture and colours with acrylics before adding many layers of oil, pigments and cold wax medium. Different drummer oil and cold wax on canvas 10 x 8 x 1.

Cold wax medium is made with beeswax, resin, and mineral spirits. Place a small amount of wax on a soft cloth and rub over the pages. Cold wax medium is wax that has been combined with a solvent such as turpentine or alkyd resin. Any moderate percentage i receive is used to support creating video tutorials. Cold wax also gives oil colors a beautiful translucent quality, layered lightly working with transparent paints, a seductive surface similar to encaustic paintings can be achieved. Whether you need hot wax or cold wax, beauty image has a variety of products to choose from. I then used inexpensive white primer to paint the boards before starting the cold wax painting. This beautiful and informative book is the stateoftheart reference source that fills that void.

It can also be used as a final varnish over a dry painting. The manipulation of cold wax as an artistic tool is hardly new. Nothing can replace working oneonone with an instructor, but that isnt always possible. Cold wax is not encaustic medium or process all things. 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. Becky jewell february 17, 2016 while at jerrys artarama i picked up a pint of cold wax from a shelf of countless other oil painting mediums and thought really. This is part one of a demonstration on working with oil and cold wax these are affiliate links. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Illustrated techniques for combining cold wax medium with oils, dry pigments.