Old Family Store Charleston SC Encaustic

An old photograph of a family store in Charleston SC, complete with carriages and horses, is the central feature of this encaustic painting. Dangling... more

by Bellesouth Studio

Title

Old Family Store Charleston SC Encaustic

Artist

Bellesouth Studio

Medium

Mixed Media - Encaustic Painting On Board

Description

An old photograph of a family store in Charleston SC, complete with carriages and horses, is the central feature of this encaustic painting. Dangling from the bottom of the photograph are keys and a tiny bottle, symbolizing days gone by.

Encaustic comes from the Greek word "enkaustikos" which means "to burn (in)" and is an ancient form of art. Each melted wax layer is mixed with resin for strength and body. An encaustic art piece is made up of many layers and uses clear wax or natural wax (which has a warm yellow tint) and wax paint which also includes resin.. Special brushes are needed. The surface of the finished piece is either smooth or textured.

Bellesouth Studio sells photography prints, fine art prints, digital art prints and originals, by Fine Artist Rebecca Cook. Colorful original art for your walls and for gifts. Buy Art Online! Landscapes, Mixed Media, Collage, Seascapes, Vintage Images and more.

Who I am:
I am mostly a self-taught artist, and have sharpened my skills by learning in workshops with several successful artists. My style is my own. I love color and am happiest producing something that will resonate with the viewer.

All artwork in this gallery is the original artwork of Rebecca Cook. All Rights Reserved. It is for sale, copyrighted to Rebecca Cook and, as such, is protected by US and International Copyright laws.

Thank you for your interest in my artwork in BelleSouth Studio.

Uploaded

March 24th, 2015