Niles Art Association Presents: Artist Madeline Henry on Encaustic Painting

Niles Art Association Presents: Artist Madeline Henry on Encaustic Painting

Monthly on the First Tuesday, April – December | 6 pm – 7:30 pm | Community Room | All Ages

Encaustic painting is an ancient and highly tactile art form that dates back more than 2,000 years to the civilizations of ancient Greece and Egypt. The technique involves combining heated beeswax with damar resin and colored pigments to create richly layered paintings with remarkable depth, luminosity, and texture. Artist Madeline Henry will bring several examples of her personal encaustic artwork to share during the presentation, offering participants an opportunity to see firsthand the texture, layering, and luminous qualities that define this medium. In addition to displaying finished works, she will introduce some of the specialized materials and tools used in encaustic painting, including beeswax, pigments, brushes, and fusing tools. Through this discussion, attendees will gain insight into both the historical significance and contemporary creative possibilities of encaustic art.