Below is Breaking Free , another graphite / encaustic piece . It was first coated with encaustic gesso . When dry , the surface was sprinkled with water . While wet , graphite powder was thickly sprinkled over the panel , the excess shaken off ( best done outside !) and allowed to dry . When dry , the fixative was sprayed on the piece and again allowed to dry . Clear medium was then applied to the surface and fused . I continued to work on top of the wax with various mark making tools , including
Breaking Free # 2 , encaustic , graphite on birch panel , 12 x 12 inches , 2013