The ancient philosophy of wabi-sabi honors the imperfect; the transitory and the humble. Cold wax is a perfect vehicle for artists wishing to explore this aesthetic. In this guide; youll learn how to use this incredibly malleable medium--in combination with oil paint and other mediums--to add layers of texture; atmosphere; depth and meaning to your paintings while developing a more intuitive artistic voice.No matter what your experience level; learning to paint with cold wax will help you approach your work with confidence and a sense of adventure. You will learn a liberating process of texturing; layering; building up and scraping back to create a fascinating "history of surface." Each piece will be the result of elements converging in a one-time-only way; resulting in fiercely original abstract paintings honoring your own process of self discovery.Learn Everything You Need to Know to Create With Cold Wax!29 step-by-step demonstrations cover various techniques for working with oil paint and cold wax medium.Explore dozens of mark-making techniques with a variety of tools; most of which can be found in your kitchen or junk drawer.Excavate using various approaches for incising; exposing and scraping away layers.Get inspired as 12 additional artists share their creative processes. Embrace unexpected turns; discover the beauty in simplicity and lose yourself in the process as you join Serena Barton on this creative and spiritual journey.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Best for CrystalBy TX RancherI purchased this book to understand how Soon Y Warren paints crystal. She is a fantastic artist and her book provides outstanding examples in clear language. Highly recommend it!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. this is the best watercolor book I have ever readBy Jennifer WilderFor me; after 2 years of classes and practice; this is the best watercolor book I have ever read. I wish I had found it at the beginning.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. One of the best watercolor books I own !By VictoriaAs expected; Soon Warren delivers another excellent book with lots of tips and tricks that are not found in other books. I especially appreciate the way she gave me the key to using powdered metallics. I have never seen anyone else explain how to use them so successfully and originally. I also own a copy of her first book; Vibrant Flowers in Watercolor; which Ihighly recommend. Her techniques are original but easy to understand and learn. In fact her books are my go to source when I need inspiration or guidance. I cant wait to see what she does for her next book. Loved it !!! and would happily recommend it to anyone at any level of expertise who wishes to paint with watercolor.
