I like to make my own medium – using a 7 to 1 ratio in 10 lb . batches in a large electric deep frying pan on 160 degrees over night . This keeps it from becoming toxic and keeps the medium from getting too yellow . It ’ s then strained into crockpots then poured into 3 inch round aluminum baking dishes . I then add color using ground pigment , drained oil paint , or encaustic paint blocks . I love the process and the smell of making the medium is wonderful . The bees come to investigate and I enjoy seeing them flying around and mourn every one that dies on my account .
Detail , Primordial Directions , Encaustic , graphite and oil stick on cradle board , 36 x 48 inches , 2014