Encaustic Monotype Workshop Taught by Martine Strohmeyer at Artists Gallery in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA, May 01, 2009 --(PR.com)-- For those interested in a hands on Encaustic Sampler Workshop, make note of the date Saturday May 9, 2009 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Artists Gallery, 608 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach. A fee of $60.00 includes all materials. The class size is limited to ten students so participants are encouraged to reserve a space early.

Explore the seductive media of Hot Wax. Encaustic works are painted with wax colors fixed with heat. The Encaustic Monotype is an exciting, contemporary process with a painterly approach to printmaking. This process is experimental, freeing, and can be used successfully with a wide range of imagery and styles. Encaustic mixed Media is fun and experimental.

Mono printing and fusing techniques are combined with contemporary approaches, such as collage, image transfer, and some traditional painting methods. Students will learn about the preparation of supports and grounds, and about the safe and archival uses of this medium.

Participants will be able to experiment with the encaustic process to create a variety of work on a variety of media. This is a great class for the experienced artist searching for a new way to express their vision and for the less experienced artist to have immediate success.

Encaustic Monotype Process
The encaustic monotype combines the ancient painting medium of encaustic with the popular monotype process. Encaustic sticks (beeswax and pigment in solid form) are used to draw on a heated metal plate. The wax melts instantly and it is manipulated with brushes and other tools. Paper is laid on the plate, the back of the paper is rubbed with a barren, and the image is transferred to the paper. Viscosity of the encaustic media is controlled by temperature.

Martine Strohmeyer, MFA is an award winning working and teaching artist. She is a former Instructor for the Governor’s School for the Arts of Virginia and the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia. Strohmeyer’s work has been collected and exhibited by museums, art centers and universities around the world. Visit http://www.Martinesinnerworld.com to view more samples of her work and to find out about upcoming workshops and seminars. Pre- register for the Encaustic Monotype Process with Martine Strohmeyer by emailing martine4art@cox.net or call 757-425-6671 or 428-3176.

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