On this cover picture, I used
copper and gold paint, having
seen the use of them in the famous
Fayum Portraits in the Metropolitan
Museum in the Egyptian collection.
This scene is of my favorite
woodside pond.
My article in Artist’s Magazine and cover story on
Encaustic Painting in the June 1985 issue, made it
possible for me to hear from so many people who
were working in this unique medium. My mail box
was flooded every day. When painting in encaustics,
I endeavor to utilize many of the superior
qualities of this medium. The luminosity of many of
the colors lends an extra depth and feeling to my
work which is considered to be impressionistic in
nature. I work at an easel preferring to stand while
painting. The painting, of course, is laid flat when
fusing. Polishing the finished painting is fun and
causes an amazing luster. Opalescent and iridescent
colors add subtle hues to my work.
The durability is superior to other media.. These
and a variety of other advantages enable me to
express my love of people, nature, and spiritual
feelings. Encaustic paintings are very versatile, and
afford the artist many modes of expression.
Dorothy Masom
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Dorothy Masom, for additional
information please visit:
http://www.dorothymasom.com
I presently live in Baltimore, Md., and continue to paint with encaustic wax
almost every day. Experimenting with this medium keeps me interested
in all the different ways it can be used. It is truly an amazing medium
and one that is growing in popularity for modern artists today.
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Summer
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