Hi, my name is Pat O'Neill (a self taught artist) and I would like to take you on a mystical journey to explore the ancient art of painting in wax through my encaustic paintings. The medium is an ancient one dating back to the heady days of Pliny! The word �encaustic� comes from the Greek word enkaiein, meaning to burn in, referring to the process of fusing the paint. Although they come from the same root word, �encaustic� should not be confused with �caustic,� which refers to a corrosive chemical reaction. There is no such hazard with...more
