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Purple Wildflower of The Colorado San Juan Mountains - Encaustic Photography Art -
Smokin Mud Productions / Raemi Anderson
*8 inch by 10 inch by 1.5 inch* Hand Stained and Sealed * Ready To Hang or Put On A Shelf!

This is a macro photograph of taken of a purple wildflower in the San Juan Mountains outside above Ridgway Colorado. To take this photograph one step further, I did a process with encaustic wax, once the photograph had been added to the board.

Encaustic Wax and Photography - I have added a unique art form to this photograph called Encaustic Wax. Encaustic wax, is an ancient technique dating back to around 800 B.C., which involved fusing several layers of encaustic beeswax and resin. Before beginning this process, the panel board was stained and sanded several times popular by me. Next layers of wax were added, fused and the photograph was then placed on top of the wax and then again more melted layers of wax were added. To complete this final piece, oils paints, water colors and pan pastels were added giving even more depth and texture to this piece making it very unique. The final piece is dreamy, and the wax will preserve the art work for years to come.

Caring For Encaustic Work - As with all art forms, encaustic artwork should not be exposed to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. Occasional light buffing with a soft cotton cloth will help maintain the intriguing texture and translucent layers.