Christopher Reilly gave an artist chat at the gallery on Saturday. He did an encaustic demonstration and everyone really loved it! Here are a few photos of his demonstration.
“Encaustic” painting was first practiced centuries ago by the Greeks and Romans, and means “burned in,” implying the use of heat. Traditionally the process involved heating and mixing of dry pigments and beeswax, and it results in a rich, lustrous surface.
Murta says:
We are so thankful in this valley that artists take the time to come here and show us an intimate glimpse of their work. Chris Reilly’s demonstration is always such a treat!