Introduction to Hot Wax Painting
Assembly of the final image on the support
A course by Daniel I. Bahena García , Artist
About the video: Assembly of the final image on the support
Overview
“This lesson is essential to contain and leave the final image ready and mounted on the main support, which will define the format of the course project. I am going to prepare the support with the introduction of a basic primer. I will talk about the materials that are required for an adequate and definitive assembly of the image, as well as the useful tools in the process, its cleaning and visualization of the final result.”
In this video lesson Daniel I. Bahena García addresses the topic: Assembly of the final image on the support, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Hot Wax Painting. Explore the world of encaustic painting and learn to combine it with a range of other techniques like painting, transfer printing, and stencils.
Partial transcription of the video
“From now on. we will proceed with the assembly phase. We'll discuss how to utilize the base support and how to apply the image onto it. This step is crucial for ensuring a stable foundation for the artwork. To begin. let me emphasize the importance of starting with an application of imprimatura. For this purpose. i choose to use white gesso. a material readily available at any reputable art supply store. This initial step is crucial for setting the foundation of your painting. It's very practical to find it. I'm using one that's a local brand. I will be using only a spatula to apply the pri...”
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Daniel I. Bahena García
A course by Daniel I. Bahena García
Daniel Bahena received a degree in graphic design in his hometown of Cuernavaca, Morelos in Mexico. Since he was a young child, he has expressed himself through drawing and created imaginary worlds based on dreams and experiences. His work relies heavily on manual processes, which he uses to explore a range of disciplines and artistic techniques.
Throughout his career, he has participated in several group art exhibitions in different parts of the world. He has also given workshops and lectures for art institutions and academies across Mexico. He is cofounder of Enhebra Estudio, a space where has been streamlining and disseminating his knowledge, through the teaching of different workshops with applied artistic techniques, for the past ten years.
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