Oil and Cold Wax

For Anyone Interested in This Dramatic Technique

Instructor: Rebecca Tolle

Cold wax is a non-heated and creamy beeswax substance. When oil and cold wax are combined, it creates a great translucent effect that allows light to pass through the previous layers. This medium works quite well for those artists who take a process-driven approach to their art. With chopsticks, spreaders, window squeegees, and other mark-making tools, you will give your painting a sense of history through its unique textures. Besides, it’s a lot of fun! You will feel a sense of discovery, and you may be surprised how this technique impacts your paintings. During this class you will learn how to:

• Layer oil paints and cold wax
• Create translucent effects
• Mix colors on a limited palette
• Experiment with a variety of mark-making tools
• Choose your own subject matter, from landscapes to abstraction
• Paint on painted backgrounds
• Work with different substrates of paper and board
• Explore your creativity with texture and mark making