Melanie Williams - Free Encaustic Painting Video - An Encaustic Landscape
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2023
- I'm Melanie Williams, an Encaustic artist residing in the picturesque town of Bala, nestled in the heart of Wales and the Eryri National Park, previously known as Snowdonia. In my work, I use an array of tools, from the intense heat of blow torches and heat guns to delicate carving instruments whilst working with beeswax.
My path as an artist has been one of self-discovery through endless experimentation. I layer encaustic medium and an array of pigments to produce a tapestry of intricate textures and vibrant colours. What fascinates me most is the versatility inherent in Encaustic painting, allowing me to adapt my techniques to best convey the image I seek to portray.
However, my journey as an artist is deeply entwined with personal challenges. I face the daily battle of living with a rare and progressive disease known as Hypophosphatasia, or HPP. The warmth within my studio, serves as a sanctuary, offering respite from the constant pain I endure. Engaging in the creative process, in which time seems to stand still, provides me an escape and a profound source of peace.
While my art has found its way into private collections across the globe and has graced the walls of local exhibitions and TV programs, I also extend my knowledge to others through occasional Encaustic workshops. My ability to host these workshops depends on my health, but I find great joy in guiding both beginners and those looking to hone their skills.
Recently, I received news that my artwork will be featured in the upcoming December issue of the International Encaustic Artists magazine - Wax Fusion a platform that celebrates the fusion of wax and creativity in the world of art. I am hoping the video I am releasing along with this article will be a valuable resource for Encaustic painters seeking to gain an insight into my work. www.international-encaustic-a...
The reason I'm sharing my video free of charge goes beyond self-promotion. It's a heartfelt endeavour to give back and share the wealth of knowledge I've accumulated over the years. The sense of fulfilment I derive from this act is difficult to put into words.
In conclusion, I am Melanie Williams, (Mel) an artist deeply connected to the natural world and passionate about Encaustic painting. My art not only captures the essence of the landscapes that inspire me but also serves as a source of healing and creativity. I look forward to continuing this artistic journey and sharing my love for this captivating art form with a wider audience.
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Gorgeous work
Thank you so much! I loved watching you and your beautiful work!!
You are so welcome! Hope you found the video useful.
Thanks for sharing that. Sorry to hear about your pain and pleased that you have a distraction. I'm motivated to start experimenting with encaustic.
Ooooh if you start you’ll be hooked Helen! Thank you for your thoughts. Best wishes Mel
This post has been extremely useful and inspiring to me, an encaustic beginner. Thank you.
So glad to hear that. Onwards and upwards. Best wishes Mel
Fabulous work, Mel!
Thank you so much Ron
That is beautiful and you shared so much. I will have to watch this a few times. Just starting my encaustic journey.
Thank you Kerry. You will be hooked in no time. 😀
stunning
Thank you Emily ❤
Lovely 🖤
Thank you.
I am in awe! This is the first actual piece of art - not just marks - I've seen in encaustic. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad you enjoyed watching the video. Best wishes. Mel
Amazing!!!😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much. I hope you found the video useful. Best wishes Mel
I lived in Newcastle for 2 years and LOVED the Roman ruins and Lindisfarne!
Qué bonito..Me ha encantado. Gracias y feliz Navidad
You are welcome. So glad you found it interesting. Happy New Year.
Thank you for sharing. I love your way to do it. Greetings from Austria
You are welcome. So glad you found it useful.
Thanks for sharing Mel. Beautiful work ❤
Thank you Lyn.
Great instructive video Mel!!! Thanks so much for sharing 😊 x
You’re welcome Katie. ❤️
Increíble el resultado...y el proceso. Much🎉as gracias, primera vez que veo esta técnica . Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪😃👍🏻
So glad you enjoyed the video. You are very welcome. All my best wishes from Wales too!
Love it! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Stunning !!!! 😁🥰
Thank you Judith. Hope you found the video useful.
WOW!!!!!! Amazing work.....
Thank you Valerie
Thank you, Mel, for sharing your workflow! "Go With the Flow" takes us out of bodies and away from the pain. I use tai chi, watercolors and encaustics to achieve that meditative flow state myself. Beautiful work!
So glad you enjoyed the video. I wish I knew Tai Chi but the painting works really well. 😊
Amazing Mel. One day I‘ll try a landscape. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Ursi. X
I’ve enjoyed your video very much. Thank you so much for sharing, Mel. I’m so glad I’ve met you at the Celtic Convergence Conference in Mulranny. The work you do is very impressive. Hopefully we’ll see each other again at another event in the future.
Thank you! You too! It was great to see you in Ireland. Didn’t we have a great time. ❤
Hi Mel. I have been doing encaustics for a long time as well and am so glad to have found your channel. Always more to learn. Happy New Year from Pebble Beach California !
Happy New Year to you too William. Encaustic is so diverse so I agree there is always something new to learn. Glad you found my video interesting.
Thank you for sharing
You are welcome. I hope it was useful to you.
This was amazing and so helpful!!
So so pleased you have enjoyed the video. I know it’s a bit long but you can’t show your process rapidly. Looking forward to seeing some of your work.
Thank you so much. I totally appreciate that video. I know that art takes time.
Thank you for sharing. I love your work and I love seeing how other encaustic artists create. I am curious why you start with clear layers instead of straight away with colours? Is it personal preference or does it create a different type of effect?
I begin with clear medium only because I feel it is a bit of a waste to add colour in the initial layers. Also by adding the layers it causes the paint to merge and flow in the way I like it to when hitting it with the blow torch - this is especially true for the sky. Thank you for enjoying my work. Best wishes Mel
New to this, love your videos. Why did you choose the big torch to do your first fusing rather than the air gun? I currently have an air gun and a very small hand torch and I am looking into buying something bigger and the torch realm so I’m not having a refill so often.
This was such a fascinating video to watch! Thank you for sharing your insight and process. Seeing your approach to landscape painting was incredibly helpful. I am curious, do you ever make your own black sticks by combining a combination of pigments instead of straight black from the tube? Again, this was terrific!
Thank you so much. I am so glad the video was helpful. I tend to keep all the oddments of paint from the day. Mix it together and then add a bit of black oil paint or pigment. This means the paint isn’t pure black. I find the oil paint really gets into those nooks and crannies. It takes time to dry though. Best wishes. Mel ❤️
Good stuff. I too am in a lot of pain big time. I have a question how do you store the oil pigments? I keep mine in a bag some wrapped with cellophane or still in the tube? I know sometimes it’s hard to get out. Do I just put the in a box without anything on the tops? Also I love your pan on the hot plate. I know you live super far Have any idea where to find one. Thank you🌻
Hi Lynn. Sorry to hear you are living with pain too.
I keep the oil in the tubes and make sure the lids fit properly. The oils will set if you leave the lids off and be useless for making encaustic paint. The small pans I use are children’s play pans. Some are from IKEA if you have that store. The small ones are actually metal measuring cups. I’d love to see some of your work. All my best wishes. Mel
Incredible work! I just received a beginner encaustic set, I’m excited to start this journey. I’m also an art collector, is this original still available?
Hi Angela. So glad you enjoyed watching the video. You will soon be hooked on encaustic painting - it gets in your blood! The original painting sold immediately but I can do something very similar. You can never recreate exactly with encaustic. Thank you so much.