Cold Wax
In early 2022, I became very interested in cold wax and oil painting. Initially, I really didn’t even know what is was. I had not painted in a few years, but I will always be drawn to beeswax. Cold wax medium is pure beeswax suspended in a solvent. It is mixed with oil paint for use. This technique allows for a great deal of freedom as well as creativity. Cold wax painting is mostly done with an art scraper or with a palette knife. Occasionally I will use a brush. Once paint layers are build up, the surface can be modified using both subtractive and reductive techniques. While the cold wax oil process can be a little drawn out, the process is very forgiving and very exciting.
Below is a selection of my cold wax work. To inquire about pricing, please contact me. Click on any image to open.
SAVANNA SKY
16” x 20”
Cold Wax and Oil
BLUE BLUE PACIFIC
16” x 20”
Cold Wax and Oil
POP UP FERN
9” x 12”
Cold Wax and Oil
DEEP IN MY HEART
18” x 24”
Cold Wax and Oil
FAR NORTH
12” x 9"
Cold Wax and Oil
IRISH FLOWER
12” x 12"
Cold Wax and Oil
ALL THE ANCESTORS RISING UP
16” x 20”
Cold Wax and Oil
FROM THE DRONE
20” x 16"
Cold Wax and Oil
HANGING ON A CLIFF
16” x 20"
Cold Wax and Oil
I NEEDED THIS
14” x 10”
Cold Wax and Oil
SEA GRASS AND BUBBLES
12” x 9”
Cold Wax and Oil
THE STACKS
20” x 16”
Cold Wax and Oil
THE SUN SHALL RISE
16” x 20”
Cold Wax and Oil
WHERE AM I
12” x 9”
Cold Wax and Oil
WHAT DID WE DO?
12” x 12”
Cold Wax and Oil