Becoming More, 24” x 36”, encaustic, oil, and watercolor on limestone clay, 2012.
who described in detail how they created each
piece. By inviting these artists to publish their work
I started friendships that lead to more opportunities
for all of us and gained a prominent group of
artists with a vested interest in promoting my book.
Initially, the printer advised me that niche books
niche books like this rarely sell more than a couple
thousand copies. He clearly underestimated artists’
hunger for learning encaustic! As of now, we’ve
reprinted 3 times and sold around 6,000 copies.
Linda Womack
Before you see dollar signs and start looking for a
printer, be aware that self-publishing is an incredible
amount of hard work. Getting that pallet into
my basement was just the beginning. From then
the effort turned to marketing, publicity, invoicing,
packing and shipping. While I didn’t get rich from
this project, I did gain a solid income base to allow
me to create my art without needing to worry about
the dreaded “day job”. I finally was able to focus
on my painting practice, discovering my voice and
developing a bold visual style in part because of
inspiration from the artists in my own book.
Portfolio
Linda’s paintings are featured in Embracing Encaustic
and also serve as inspiration for students in her
studio.
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