COLD WAX | PAINTING WITH R&F PIGMENT STICKS | HOW I USE THEM

[@laurasyogaflowandmeditations]

Great information and presentation! Such a relaxed yet full video :). I remember picking up one of your business cards at the Intl Enc Conference in PTown several years ago ... when I was just beginning to explore encaustic. I was drawn to your work!

[@susanfield2444]

Love love love this video. Thank you.

[@odonataswhims5263]

Thank you so much for taking time to make a video. I so appreciate your videos!

[@StudioGrossman]

thank your for taking the time to watch

[@ARTYCOATY]

It's really very beautiful art! I am very happy that you shared this art! I respect you. Very great. I support you very much.

[@StudioGrossman]

thank you for watching and taking the time to comment

[@FreeSpokenOne]

Yay, a saver! It’s so hard for me to watch someone wasting their precious art supplies as I could barely get any as a kid when I started painting. It’s like being a depression era artist I guess, save that stuff, it’ll come in handy later on…. I chuckled a little to see I wasn’t alone in salvaging that beautiful pigment. Thanks for the information and instruction, it’s so helpful to those of us just starting to dabble in new areas.

[@StudioGrossman]

i don't like to waste- my parents are depression era kids, so I get it from them a bit. good art supplies are expensive. Many times I practice things on cheap newsprint paper to not waste precious paper as well

[@weallcantbebeautifulpeople6677]

How long does this take to dry?

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

I really like your yr video, and step by step directions. It came out beautiful. New sub and new painter, artist here

[@StudioGrossman]

thank you as well for watching and taking the time to write a response

[@milahhernandez7366]

merci pour cette démonstration pleine de poésie depuis Royan en France.

[@skyemoss9506]

Thank you for the video. How long would this take to dry? And do you need to add a varnish on it

[@StudioGrossman]

no varnish is needed. As for drying time, it depends as it is like oil paint. I am in a very humid climate, so it can take up to a week for complete cure on some paintings. It depends on how thick the paint is, ambient temperature, humidity etc.

[@skyemoss9506]

@@StudioGrossman thank you for taking the time to reply

[@marymary5494]

Gorgeous 👌💕

[@bwgkwg]

Hi AJ. I'm an artist from Australia. Thanks so much for this informative video. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge - so helpful. Am just starting out in cold wax so some info from you has helped. Can I ask you what type of paper you use?

[@cherstid]

Been using r and f oil stix for awhile but haven’t used the blender medium. Thanks this was helpful but I’m still confused about r and f blander vs cold wax

[@helencryer]

If it's any help still: Blending medium is linseed with a bit of wax - it extends the paint (it's basically oil stick without the pigment) It doesn't thicken or decrease drying time. Good for glazing. You can get one with increased drying time agent too. This is different from cold wax medium (which also contains solvents), which does thicken the oil stick, decreases the drying time, and makes it more matte.

[@suzannehewett2688]

what about encaustic medium?

[@PsiloSage]

great channel thx 4 info +

[@lindagiese9609]

Will this be varnished? Will it br framed under glass? Ty

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

I can answer one of your questions..You don’t need varnish with cold wax paintings because the wax is actually the sealant and protectant as well. Many will do a clear coat of wax at the very end when all the other layers are dry to add to that protection, and give it a smooth look. You can put under glass depending on how much paint you’ve used but most mount their favorite pieces on to boards that can be put into a cradle frame or use cradle panel board that is ready to hang when you are finished. I usually tape the sides and stain the plain wood edges when I’m done. It’s fun to experiment. Hope this helps someone.

[@annmariegraham2699]

First time watching you and enjoyed it. Do you cover your broad that has extra paint on it? What do you cover it with? Thank you!

[@StudioGrossman]

I do not cover the board-

[@andreamuller8468]

Amazing :)))

[@joneil61]

I have a question about oil painting on paper, and perhaps you can answer. If I use paper, how would the painting be displayed or framed? I was taught that oil paintings are not to be put under glass, which is how I would frame an acrylic painting. I love to paint on paper, because it’s easier to store, but I worry about how to frame an oil painting on paper.

[@StudioGrossman]

i put them underglass no issue- and. always have a matte board, so that little bit of thickness takes the glass off the surface. This in on paper, not a canvas.

[@attheranch4876]

Does it dry completely?

[@StudioGrossman]

yes, the do.

[@loramay21]

It's not cold wax it's blending medium which is different

[@sabelvaldiviaderuiz8447]

In spanish please.

[@StudioGrossman]

i don't speak spanish sorry

[@daniellemeriaux4872]

En français je préfère

[@StudioGrossman]

I wish I spoke french to be able to do that

[@TheNdoyle]

why not wear gloves? save your skin and jewelry