Limited Edition
Each edition,
no matter the size, is limited to editions of 10 and are numbered and signed. Each encaustic photograph is one-of-a-kind and
differences will occur between each edition.
B&W
Images
Not all images are suitable for the encaustic
process. To see a further selection of b&w prints click portraits or landscapes. These as well as the encaustic photographs can be purchased as print only.
Please Note
Some cropping may
have occurred for internet placement, please ask to see complete image of work if this may pose a problem. Images may vary
slightly from actual colors shown on your screen.
How to Care for Encaustic Photographs
Yes, an encaustic photograph will melt—at
about 150 degrees—and care should be taken that the work is not hung in direct sunlight, near a fireplace or any other
source of heat. Be careful not to subject your piece to temperatures below 40 degrees as cold can make the wax brittle and
susceptible to cracking. Under normal temperatures the wax is stable.
Encaustic photographs do not have to be varnished or protected by glass. Always protect the surface and edges when
moving, especially if there is a wax overhang at the edges. Although the surface is completely dry, encaustic works can be
easily scratched, gouged, or chipped if handled roughly. Handled properly the surface is extremely durable as beeswax is impervious
to moisture and the encased image will not deteriorate, yellow or fade.
After completion of an encaustic photograph there is a curing process of a few months. During this time moisture
will work its way to the surface and cause a slight haze called “bloom”. If your photograph looks dull or cloudy
it can be buffed gently (firmly but not overly vigorously) using a fine pair of clean panty hose. After two to three times
this “bloom” will stop occurring.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the care of
your encaustic image.
