Dear Readers:
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Encaustic Arts Magazine, the semiannual
free on-line publication from the Encaustic Art Institute.
Douglas Mehrens
On December 29th the Encaustic Art Institute will be seven years old.
It has been a wonderful journey, full of surprises and challenges. I was
amazed by how many artists were in full stride with encaustics in 2005,
and I had no idea how fast the encaustic movement would expand.
As part of the Encaustic Art Institute, we continue to look for ways to
enhance the experience of encaustic wax. In this magazines issue, we
are adding a new feature called “All About Encaustics”. It will highlight
interesting articles featuring everything from the history to the execution
of the medium and everything in between. These articles are selected
from dozens of emails that are sent to me. If you have something you
have run across and would like to share, please forward it.
This issues cover art is by Harriette Tsosie, a long-time artist who is
dedicated and adventurous within the medium. Harriette’s article along
with other featured artists are inspiring and informative. My hope is
that you too will be excited about what is assembled here.
Encaustic Art Institute’s goal is to enhance, grow and make not only
artists, but the public aware of this beautiful art form. Share the excitement
and keep passing the word.
Douglas Mehrens
Founder and CEO
The Encaustic Art Institute
non-profit 501 C3
Winter
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From the Institute
www.EAINM.com